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Standing and Delivering: What the Movie Didn't Tell
Author(s): Henry Gradillas (Author), Jerry Jesness (Author)
- Publisher: R&L Education (UK)
- Publication Date: 16 Nov. 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 120 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781607099420
- ISBN-13: 160709942X
Book Description
When coauthor Jerry Jesness interviewed Jaime Escalante about the secret of his success, the first four words Escalante spoke were, Our principal, Henry Gradillas… . In this book, Dr. Gradillas shares both his upbeat philosophy of education and the practical school management techniques that helped translate that philosophy into success for thousands of students over three decades. The book focuses on three areas that are key to the operation of an effective school: School climate, instruction, and curriculum. It includes many references to the Garfield experience, as well as to other schools where Gradillas was at the helm.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Henry was the most successful principal that I have ever known. He has no equal. — Don Mroscak, former head counselor, Garfield High School
Standing and Delivering is on the required reading list for anyone wishing to gain greater insight into the context and setting for the Escalante miracle. No one else is as qualified to provide perspective on the backstage supports that accompaniedone of the most endearing educational success stories of modern timessss — Omar Del Cueto, former Garfield High School principal
A dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a great capacity for understanding and working with youth. — Paul Possemato, former LAUSD High Schools Superintendent
Every principal and school board member who is looking for practical and effective ways of addressing the challenges posed by the toughest urban schools should read this highly readable book. — J. E. Stone, Ed.D., president, Education Consumers Foundation
Stand and Deliver was a great film, but it did not have time to tell the story of the hero principal, an ex-Army Ranger with a huge heart, who made Jaime Escalante”s achievements possible. Henry Gradillas took charge of Garfield High School just as the cheating charges dramatized in the movie were making headlines. He was the first to realize that the doubt and tension would soon turn to triumph and that Garfield would become one of the most important symbols of education reform the country has ever produced. Here for the first time is Gradillas”s thrilling story and his practical advice for today”s educators hoping to give their students the same challenges he and Escalante so successfully gave theirs. — Jay Mathews,
Washington Post education columnist and author of Escalante: The Best Teacher in AmericaStanding and Delivering is on the required reading list for anyone wishing to gain greater insight into the context and setting for the Escalante miracle. No one else is as qualified to provide perspective on the backstage supports that accompanied one of the most endearing educational success stories of modern times — Omar Del Cueto, former Garfield High School principal
Dr. Gradillas” guiding principle is academic excellence, and he has the formula to achieve it! — Eileen Miranda Jimenez, member, West Covina Unified School District Board of Education, Garfield High School class of 1986
About the Author
Henry Gradillas has served education as a teacher and administrator in California and Michigan, and as a speaker and consultant throughout North America. He and his wife Gayle live near Ashland, Wisconsin where he continues to work as a tutor, substitute teacher, and court interpreter.
Jerry Jesness has taught English, ESL, Spanish, special education, and social studies in his thirty year education career. His writing has appeared in Harper’s, Reason Education Week, Teacher Magazine, Principal Magazine, Intellectual Capital, Texas Education Review, and several newspapers.
