Meet the Authors

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Monica R. Martinez, Ph.D. is a leading national expert in secondary and post secondary education with experience directing and researching major education innovation and reform initiatives.
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Dennis McGrath, Ph.D. is Professor of Sociology at the Community College of Philadelphia, where he has developed programs to improve the success of  nontraditional and at-risk students.
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Monica R. Martinez, Ph. D

Presidential Appointee to the White House Commission of Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Education Strategist, Author, and Presenter. DL Senior Fellow for the Hewlett Foundation
HIGH PRAISE FOR
DEEPER LEARNING:

“The best book on education I have read in the year 2014. Really great look into what makes deeper learning possible for schools. Great examples with many that could be applied to any school. I will be sharing this with every educator that I know.”

—Aaron Maurer, Iowa Teacher of the Year Finalist and Instructional Coach, Bettendorf Schools in Bettendorf, Iowa

This book offers a clear introduction to DL ideas and methods and the motivation behind them. It is a fast read and will interest educators who want to produce self-motivated, passionate learners with a goal that looks beyond passing tomorrow’s quiz.

—Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX

“Our job is to make our students the best versions of themselves.”

- Chris Lehmann, the principal for Science Leadership Academy

“…a rare blend of inspiration and practical action.”

—Tom Carroll, President Emeritus, National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

“Deeper Learning is a wonderful book that should be read by every educator, parent, and policymaker.”


—Tony Wagner, Harvard University, author of Creating Innovators and The Global Achievement Gap

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