The Real Classroom

The Real Classroom is about real teaching in a real classroom in a real school. This isn't a book filled with educational theory or research. Instead, Jim Sack shares stories and lessons he learned from a long career in teaching so the reader will have a much better understanding of what school is really like.

The Real Classroom:

•is for new teachers, those considering a career in education, adults with school-age children, and veteran and retired teachers who will relate to these stories
•is practical and realistic, with true stories and lessons learned from a career classroom teacher
•will serve as a guide for teachers as they navigate through the school year from the first day setting up their classroom until the last day when they've packed everything up, along with what should be done over the summer
•will help you to decide if teaching is the right choice for you and, if so, what kind of teacher you want to be
•includes stories from the author, but also from other teachers, parents, school personnel, and students
•includes quotes from students that are funny, perceptive, and informative- with a few "pet peeves" thrown in