EKU Education Candidates Books to Read, Movies to Watch, and More!
 
 







  
Freedom Writers (Full Screen Edition)111 reviews
Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey

Paramount, 2007

It was great!

+ Patrick Dempsey was the sole flaw

This was a great movie that really inspires me to go out and be the best teacher that I can despite all the people who are trying to bring me down,
  
  











  



  
Rabbit-Proof Fence181 reviews
Jason Clarke, David Gulpilil

Miramax Home Entertainment, 2003

More than true...

+ True Story about Some Strong and Determined Kids
+ History hurts!
+ One of the best movies I've seen
  
  











  



  
Up the Down Staircase14 reviews
Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford

Warner Home Video, 2007

School Daze

+ super movie
+ Familiar But Surprisingly Resonant Look at a Young Teacher's Trial by Fire in an Urban High School
+ 'THERE IS NO FRIGATE . . .' HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
+ Timeless and perfect...
  
  











  



  
The New Book of Lists: The Original Compendium of Curious Information11 reviews
David Wallechinsky, Amy Wallace

Canongate U.S., 2005

A Listomaniacs Dream

+ Good but not as great as older versions
+ The New Book of Lists
+ The New Book of Lists
  
  











  



  
Something the Lord Made132 reviews
Alan Rickman, Mos Def

Hbo Home Video, 2005

great film

+ SOMETHING THE LORD MADE
+ One Of Rickman's BEST, and that is Saying Something...
+ enjoyable
+ Something the Lord Made
  
  











  



  
The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher289 reviews
Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong

Harry K. Wong Publications, 2004

Great Quality

+ The First Days of School
+ New Teacher Reference

The book that I ordered came very quick, and it is in really great condition. I am really satisfied with the product that I received.
  
  











  



  
Mr. Holland's Opus142 reviews
Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly

Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Hollywood Pictures, 1999

dvd

+ Mr. Holland's Opus
+ Really worthwhile film
+ A Great Movie
+ Incredible
  
  











  



  
The Teacher's Book of Lists for Learning: Hundreds of Great Lists That Add Fascinating Facts and Fun to Every ...
James A. Senn

Scholastic, 1996
  
  











  



  
Blackboard Jungle30 reviews
Richard Brooks, Glenn Ford

Warner Home Video, 2005

"DO YOU LIKE SWING"? A CLASSIC....... OH DADDY O!

+ Review of Blackboard Jungle DVD
+ Teaching at the Bottom Rung
+ a clasic
+ It's So Fifties!
  
  











  



  
Iron Jawed Angels97 reviews
Hilary Swank, Margo Martindale

Hbo Home Video, 2004

Easy Transaction

+ Good for historical film
+ Women who VOTE -- what a novel idea
+ a must see
  
  











  



  
The Mighty152 reviews
Harry Dean Stanton, Gena Rowlands

Walt Disney Video, 1999

Sense of Empowerment

+ Wonderful and Heartwarming
+ Heartwarming adaptation of a classic novel
+ Funny movie slightly different from book
+ Mighty Good for Children/Family Viewing
  
  











  



  
The Essential 55: An Award-winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child143 reviews
Ron Clark

Hyperion, 2004

Good Book

+ Not perfect, but some good ideas
+ Helpful Ideas for Every Teacher
+ AWESOME!!
  
  











  



  
Up the Down Staircase14 reviews
Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford

Warner Home Video, 2007

School Daze

+ super movie
+ Familiar But Surprisingly Resonant Look at a Young Teacher's Trial by Fire in an Urban High School
+ 'THERE IS NO FRIGATE . . .' HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
+ Timeless and perfect...
  
  











  



  
The Essential 55: An Award-winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child143 reviews
Ron Clark

Hyperion, 2004

Good Book

+ Not perfect, but some good ideas
+ Helpful Ideas for Every Teacher
+ AWESOME!!
  
  











  



  
Mr. Holland's Opus142 reviews
Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly

Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Hollywood Pictures, 1999

dvd

+ Mr. Holland's Opus
+ Really worthwhile film
+ A Great Movie
+ Incredible
  
  











  



  
The Teacher's Book of Lists for Learning: Hundreds of Great Lists That Add Fascinating Facts and Fun to Every ...
James A. Senn

Scholastic, 1996
  
  











  



  
Freedom Writers (Full Screen Edition)111 reviews
Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey

Paramount, 2007

It was great!

+ Patrick Dempsey was the sole flaw

This was a great movie that really inspires me to go out and be the best teacher that I can despite all the people who are trying to bring me down,
  
  











  



  
Iron Jawed Angels97 reviews
Hilary Swank, Margo Martindale

Hbo Home Video, 2004

Easy Transaction

+ Good for historical film
+ Women who VOTE -- what a novel idea
+ a must see
  
  











  



  
The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher289 reviews
Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong

Harry K. Wong Publications, 2004

Great Quality

+ The First Days of School
+ New Teacher Reference

The book that I ordered came very quick, and it is in really great condition. I am really satisfied with the product that I received.
  
  











  



  
The Mighty152 reviews
Harry Dean Stanton, Gena Rowlands

Walt Disney Video, 1999

Sense of Empowerment

+ Wonderful and Heartwarming
+ Heartwarming adaptation of a classic novel
+ Funny movie slightly different from book
+ Mighty Good for Children/Family Viewing
  
  











  






   



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