Gregory Michie turns his attention to young teachers of color, and provides readers with a unique and penetrating look inside public school classrooms. This courageous book features portraits of five young teachers who are "working for change," and weaves their accounts with Michie's own experiences.

Originally presented as the author's thesis.

Other people's stories -- Liz Kirby -- Cynthia Nambo -- Freda Lin -- Toni Billingsley -- Nancy Serrano -- Teaching, stories, and troubled times.