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Educational Disobedience: A Mom Who Became A Movement

In Educational Disobedience, Dr. Annise Mabry, tells a powerful and deeply personal story of how one mother’s determination to change her children’s educational future ignited a movement that transformed lives. What began as a homeschooling experiment for her two children evolved into a foundation that provides hope and opportunity for countless students failed by the traditional system. Mabry’s journey is a testament to the extraordinary impact of persistence and innovation in the face of an entrenched status quo.

The catalyst for Mabry’s mission comes in the form of a sobering statistic: every twenty-six seconds, a student in the United States drops out of high school. Appalled yet galvanized, she channels her initial success in guiding her own children and neighborhood kids to graduation into something far greater. Through sheer resilience, Mabry creates programs to help others reclaim their education. Her efforts reveal the possibility of meaningful change, even when society insists the system is beyond repair. The book doesn’t shy away from the grim realities of a flawed educational system. Yet, it is far from bleak. Educational Disobedience shines a bright light on solutions, proving there are alternatives for those who feel abandoned by the traditional mold. Mabry’s story challenges the ingrained belief that failing schools are an inevitability. It shows that, with courage and creativity, barriers can be broken, and lives can be rebuilt. Her work underscores that hope should never be the first casualty of a broken system.

This inspiring narrative is a beacon for families searching for alternatives to conventional schooling. Mabry’s approach demonstrates that homeschooling is not reserved for stay-at-home parents or the privileged few. Her journey dismantles preconceived notions, offering practical, motivational guidance for anyone feeling disheartened by the system’s limitations.

Educational Disobedience is essential reading for parents, educators, and policymakers alike. It’s an empowering reminder that defying the status quo is not just possible—it’s necessary. Mabry’s story is a call to action and a roadmap for those seeking to create a brighter, more inclusive future for students everywhere.

Pages: 170 | ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F68481P

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Students Have a Voice

Todd Jason Feltman Author Interview

Transforming Into a Powerful Third, Fourth, or Fifth Grade Navigator of School Success is a practical guide for young students filled with over 100 strategies, tips, and exercises designed to help kids build strong habits and navigate upper elementary school. Why was this an important book for you to write?

It was an important book for me to write because I wanted students to be able to take charge of their education. School is a full-time job for students. They need strategies to help them to be responsible, well-prepared, and informed for school.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

The ideas that were important for me to share were school success can be hard to navigate, preparation begins at home, and students have a voice. Becoming a successful third, fourth, or fifth-grade student does not come with step-by-step instructions.

What from your experience in education helped you write this book, and why did you want to focus on this age level?

I spent significant time visiting classrooms and providing positive and constructive feedback. I spoke to students. I observed that many of the strategies found in my book were not at the forefront of student educational success. I chose this age level to focus on because those students can be better at taking charge of their education, rather than when they were enrolled in kindergarten to second grade. The students in this age group are also getting closer to beginning middle school.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Transforming Into a Powerful Third, Fourth, or Fifth Grade Navigator of School Success?

If students are provided with strategies for school success including a purposeful rationale for each one, they can take charge of their education and achieve. Students can feel motivated, successful, and joyful.

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Would you like to transform into a Powerful Navigator of School Success? If your answer is Yes, you are ready to begin this exciting journey. You will meet your two friendly guides, Powerful Pencil, and Successful Stapler, who are also best friends and classmates. This handbook is packed with 100 easy-to-follow strategies. It will fully support you with what you can do at home and how to perform in the classroom.

Investigate how to:

Be prepared and organized.
Develop positive relationships with your teachers.
Be responsible and helpful.
Learn successfully.
Enjoy school.

By following Dr. Feltman’s strategies included in this book, you should become a successful student. Now is the time to begin reading and transforming into a Powerful Navigator of School Success! Have fun!