African American Teachers
- List Price: $22.95
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publish date: 04/01/2000
Description:
Twenty-four inspiring biographical stories profile the committed African American men and women who dedicated their lives to spreading the gift of knowledge
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Through twenty-four engaging profiles, young readers will learn about the brave black stars who let no obstacle prevent them from their mission of teaching and learning. Daniel Coker escaped slavery and became a teacher at Baltimore's African School. Booker T. Washington worked in a coal mine as a child and grew up to become the founder of a college. Marva Collins, founder of Chicago's famous Westside Preparatory School, proved that every child can learn. Here are the stories of these and other African American legends who helped reform this nation from colonial times to the present day.
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