Review on the Daily Kos, by Kenneth Bernstein, January 2011

Review on Edweek, by Steve Owens, December 2010

In Why Great Teachers Quit, Farber has created a must-read and necessary conversation for anyone interested in making improvements both in the long term and by next Tuesday. This book is for every parent who has had their child’s teacher leave in the middle of the year, every administrator who marvels at the difficulty of teacher retention or team spirit, every

policy maker ready to walk the walk, and anyone who has invested years in preparation for a career in the classroom only to be faced with the thought of cutting their losses. In this time in which the world and his wife are consulted about how to solve the challenges of education but teachers are too infrequently included in this conversation, Farber invites the people from the front lines to make their voices heard, and in doing so, has created a most promising springboard into real-world
solutions. Overflowing with quantitative data, anecdotal evidence and pragmatic, inspirational suggestions by successful veterans in the field, the high-stake results are in:  teachers are interested in “making a difference, not making a bottom line.”  But be forewarned.  Once we have this honest, hopeful book, we can no longer plead ignorance or neglect to make a difference, whatever role we play in the lives of children and the people who teach them.

-Esmé Raji Codell, Author, Educating Esmé

This book is a must-read for every principal, school board member, and policy maker concerned about teacher turnover. Farber does an excellent job framing the problems. Now the question is: What are we willing to do to stem the exodus of great teachers from our schools?”

Tom Israel, Executive Director, Montgomery County (MD) Education Association

In this lively and interesting book, Katy Farber makes public the real reasons why inexperienced teachers rarely stay long enough or get the support they need to become good, why good teachers don’t become great, and why great teachers quit.”

Deborah Meier, Educational Reformer, Writer, and Activist

Finally, a book written by a practicing teacher who really understands what it is like to teach in today’s schools: the demands, challenges, and rewards. Joining her are the voices of teachers from all over the country who have come together to share their stories and wisdom. Written with passion and insight, this is an excellent resource for anyone vested in improving education and keeping quality teachers in the classroom. This book should be required reading for every administrator and school board member.”

Julie Smart, Special Educator, Rumney Elementary School, Middlesex, VT