“An antidote to the mindless tactics of punish, test, and punish again that hold our schools hostage. In these pages is a vision of the possibilities that teaching should and could hold for us all.”
—From the Foreword by Gloria Ladson-Billings

“Offers moral, practical, and political guidance on how to balance high expectations with an ethic of care and a commitment to social justice.”
—Angela Valenzuela, author of Subtractive Schooling

“Provides us with insights into the motivations of individuals who have chosen to work in this under-valued profession, and in so doing, allows us to see how valuable a resource they truly are.”
—Pedro Noguera, author of City Schools and the American Dream

Gregory Michie’s first bestseller, Holler If You Hear Me, put him on the map as a compelling and passionate voice in urban education. In his new book, Michie turns his attention to young teachers of color, and once again provides readers with a unique and penetrating look inside public school classrooms. Featuring portraits of five young teachers (two African Americans, two Latinas, and one Asian American) who are “working for change,” Michie weaves the teachers’ powerful voices with classroom vignettes and his own experiences. Along the way, he examines what motivates and sustains these teachers, as well as what they see as the challenges and possibilities of public education. In these times of national standards, high-stakes accountability, and calls for reforming teacher education and preparation, See You When We Get There is essential reading.

Gregory Michie is an assistant professor of secondary education at National–Louis University in Chicago. He is the author of the bestseller, Holler If You Hear Me: The Education of a Teacher and His Students.