Summary of Christopher Emdin's For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Being on time and prepared for class can be difficult for students, especially those who live in urban areas. This can make them invisible to their teachers, who may not understand the cultural nuances of being on time and prepared in an urban setting. #2 In cities, it can be difficult for students to be on time and prepared for class.
This can make them invisible to their teachers, who may not understand the cultural nuances of being on time and prepared in an urban setting. #3 Urban education experts don't live in urban communities and don't look like the students they discuss in meetings and conferences, so they don't understand the deep connections between urban experience and school performance. #4 To be in touch with the community, you need to go where the students live and work to be invited into their emotional-laden spaces.