29 pages 58 minutes read

Esmé Raji Codell

Educating Esmé: Diary of a Teacher’s First Year

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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Essay Topics

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What role do sexism and gender expectations play in the book, both for students and staff?

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How do teachers and administrators interact in the book? What seems to be the main focus for each of these groups? Are their purposes aligned?

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What role does gang violence play in the book? How does it impact Esme and her class?

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