What does it take to get really good at something? Praise for Fires in the Mind "This book offers a unique window into what all educators ought to consider as vastly important: igniting the passion for learning inherent in us all." —Ronald J. Newell, author of Passion for Learning "What a refreshing book! Rather than asking the timeworn question ?How can we motivate these kids?? Kathleen Cushman performs a lovely act of conceptual Jujutsu and instead asks ?What can the kids tell us about motivation?? The answers are smart and thoughtful and brimming with good advice." —Mike Rose, author of Why School? Reclaiming Education for All of Us "Every educator would like for students to develop a passion, but many are unsure of how to light that fire. Kathleen Cushman had the wisdom to ask students, and they tell us with clarity what motivates them and how school might be made more inspiring. Anyone who cares about schooling or children should read this book." ...
