Fires in the Middle School Bathroom - by Kathleen Cushman & Laura Rogers (Paperback)

About the Book

Following on the heels of the bestselling "Fires in the Bathroom," which brought the insights of high school students to teachers and parents, Cushman now turns her attention to the crucial and challenging middle grades, joining forces with adolescent psychologist Rogers.

Book Synopsis

The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling Fires in the Bathroom-filled with practical, honest advice from middle school students to their teachers

Following on the heels of the bestselling Fires in the Bathroom, which brought the insights of high school students to teachers and parents, Kathleen Cushman now turns her attention to the crucial and challenging middle grades, joining forces with adolescent psychologist Laura Rogers.

As teachers, counselors, and parents cope with the roller coaster of early adolescence, too few stop to ask students what they think about these critical years. Here, middle school students in grades 5 through 8 across the country and from diverse ethnic backgrounds offer insights on what it takes to make classrooms more effective and how to forge stronger relationships between young adolescents and adults. Students tackle such critical topics as social, emotional, and academic pressures; classroom behavior; organization; and preparing for high school. Cushman and Rogers help readers hear and understand the vital messages about adolescent learning that come though in what these students say.

This invaluable resource provides a unique window into how middle school students think, feel, and learn, bringing their needs to the forefront of the conversation about education.

Review Quotes

"This book brings out the essence of what, and how, middle school kids think. Teachers can learn from them--not just new teachers, but those who have been in the field for a while."
--Deborah Kasak, Executive Director, National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform

"This book brings out the essence of what, and how, middle school kids think. Teachers can learn from them-not just new teachers, but those who have been in the field for a while."
-Deborah Kasak, Executive Director, National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform

About the Author

Kathleen Cushman is the author of Fires in the Bathroom (The New Press). She lives in New York City. Laura Rogers, EdD, has a doctorate from Harvard University and twelve years experience as a school psychologist working with adolescents. She teaches at Tufts University and lives in Harvard, Massachusetts.