{"product_id":"born-to-rise-a-story-of-children-and-teachers-reaching-their-highest-potential-isbn-9780062106209","title":"Born to Rise: A Story of Children and Teachers Reaching Their Highest Potential","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise.”  — New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inspiring account of Deborah Kenny’s pursuit of social justice for our nation’s most vulnerable children. Part memoir, part manifesto, it is a hopeful and practical exposition of what it takes to transform schools and create organizations where the staff lights up with entrepreneurial drive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents enter Harlem Village Academies, the network of charter schools Kenny founded, several years behind grade level, but in just a few years they are transformed, ranking among the highest in the nation. How did they do it? For the first time, Kenny reveals the secret to creating a powerful workplace culture that attracts the most talented people and brings out their passion and highest performance—a culture that produces stunning student achievement results and teachers who regularly use words like “magical” to describe the workplace environment. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about children and the future of this country and for leaders who want to inspire fierce dedication in their employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can one person challenge a failing system—and win?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspirational Memoir:\u003c\/b\u003e After unimaginable personal loss, founder Deborah Kenny channels her grief into a powerful mission: creating world-class schools for Harlem’s children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA New Leadership Philosophy:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover why treating teachers like knowledge workers, not factory workers, is the secret to unlocking passion, innovation, and stunning student achievement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowerful Workplace Culture:\u003c\/b\u003e Go inside Harlem Village Academies, where teachers describe the environment as \"magical\" and entrepreneurial drive transforms schools from the ground up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Blueprint for Education Reform:\u003c\/b\u003e Part memoir and part manifesto, this book offers a practical and hopeful model for anyone looking to challenge bureaucracy and create meaningful change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Leaders who want to light an entrepreneurial fire under every employee must read this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack Welch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deborah’s journey is a gift: she teaches children to love learning” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBill Cosby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deborah Kenny’s inspiring story holds powerful lessons for parents, teachers, administrators, and elected officials across the country.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMayor Michael Bloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Our country needs more schools like Harlem Village Academies.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deborah has created something extraordinary at Harlem Village Academies. You feel  a warmth and an intellectual energy but most of all there’s a passion for learning like I have never before seen at a school.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHugh Jackman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBorn to Rise \u003c\/em\u003eis about Deborah Kenny’s ability to see greatness in every child and transform entire communities. Her journey is a passionate one and gives me goose bumps.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJason Mraz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One woman’s tragedy turns into triumph for hundreds of Harlem schoolchildren in Kenny’s personal and professional memoir… the anecdotes of successful teachers (Kenny’s “rock stars”) at work and students whose lives were truly turned around by her work prove persuasive and uplifting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deborah’s passion and integrity are inspirational. This important story is a must-read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Legend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This memoir of a young widow’s quest to transform urban education by establishing the groundbreaking Harlem Village Academies will inspire readers everywhere.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eO, the Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I forgive Deborah Kenny for writing an interesting book, Born to Rise, for her misinformed - even slanderous - claims about the impact of unions…. it’s a very good book to read-useful, informative and inspiring.… her educational values are close to mine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborah Meier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888069865701,"sku":"NP9780062106209","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062106209.jpg?v=1730228078","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/born-to-rise-a-story-of-children-and-teachers-reaching-their-highest-potential-isbn-9780062106209","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}