Ten Steps to the Head of The Class : A Challenge to Students [Paperback]

Samuel Betances (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

Students at the head of their class have more choices! Young people in school have choices: reach for the top or settle for mediocrity. Dr. Betances, America's foremost communicator on casting away barriers to success, challenges readers to confront ten of the habits which prevent students from achieving academic excellence. Super charge your grades! Listen. Learn. Take the steps and change your life!

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Long overdue... Dr. Betances' approach is essential to students who are not easily reaching their potential in America's schools. -- Dr. George Sisemore, Director, Professional Center for School Conferences

This book is entertaining and really speaks to the issues that other books often miss. -- Minh Ly, Class of '98 University of Massachusetts Amherst

This book will serve as an inspiration to everyone who reads it. -- Ingrid Sanders, Journalism student, University of Missouri-Columbia

About the Author

Dr. Betances is an educator whose humor and insight make him a most sought after speaker, consultant and workshop facilitator. He not only survived poverty and dropping out of school, but went on to earn a Masters and Doctorate at Harvard University. After working for the U.S. Office of Education and The National Institute of Education, he went on to teach for 23 years as a Professor of Sociology at Northeastern Illinois University. He now lectures throughout the world to public and private organizations interested in developing policies, programs and practices by which to embrace the challenge of change. His passion for youth, the promise of education, and sharing the lessons learned in his journey from Harlem to Harvard gives him the greatest satisfaction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: New Century Forum (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891438026
• ISBN-13: 978-1891438028
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,215,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have read !!, September 9, 1999

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This review is from: Ten Steps to the Head of The Class : A Challenge to Students (Paperback)

Students of all ages (5-100) can benefit from the wisdom and guidance of Dr. Betances. This is a work of art--I hope he writes more books. It is a useful and entertaining reference book that I will use and share for years to come.