Good Morning, Mr Sarra: My Life Working for a Stronger, Smarter Future for Our Children
Language: English
Published by University of Queensland Press, 2013
- Softcover
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360 pages. ex-library The remarkable true story of one manâs fight to turn the tide of low exp ectations, this account follows educatorÂChris Sarra from his humble beginnin gs in a large Italian-Aboriginal family to his triumphant achievements, includin g becoming Queensland's Australian of the Year, the subject of ABC's Australian Story, and one of the most outspoken and recognized educators in Australia. Atte mpting to better Indigenous education, Sarra transformed the Cherbourg State Sch ool into a national success story, but not without controversy along the wayâ "Sarra battled the media, the education system, and a culture of complacency. T his inspiring autobiography shows why Indigenous children no longer hope for a b etter education; they can expect it.
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- Title
- Good Morning, Mr Sarra: My Life Working for a Stronger, Smarter Future for Our Children
- Author
- Chris Sarra
- Publisher
- University of Queensland Press
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0702238880
- ISBN 13
- 9780702238888
- Dimensions
- 12.7cm x 2.8cm x 19.7cm
- Seller catalogs
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The remarkable true story of one man’s fight to turn the tide of low expectations, this account follows educator Chris Sarra from his humble beginnings in a large Italian-Aboriginal family to his triumphant achievements, including becoming Queensland's Australian of the Year, the subject of ABC's Australian Story, and one of the most outspoken and recognized educators in Australia. Attempting to better Indigenous education, Sarra transformed the Cherbourg State School into a national success story, but not without controversy along the way—Sarra battled the media, the education system, and a culture of complacency. This inspiring autobiography shows why Indigenous children no longer hope for a better education; they can expect it.
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