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Nurturing pedagogy: acknowledging the gifts of every child ; Helping troubled students succeed ; Narrowing the opportunity gap for urban students ; Learning to roll with the punches ; When white teachers teach students of color ; Democracy, social justice and hip hop ; The good teacher

This timely book explores teaching music in the urban setting along with interviews and journal accounts from urban music teachers in a variety of specializations. Written for pre-service music education students and music teachers new to urban teaching, this is a must-read for those considering teaching in the urban schools. Selected topics include culturally responsive teaching; White teachers working with students of color; nurturing pedagogy for at-risk youths; working with ESL students and immigrant families; creating a democratic and socially just music classroom; and developing habits of teaching that promote resilience and confidence in the emotional, social, and academic well-being of young musicians. A valuable resource for music teaching, this book features an accessible blend of theory and practice with authentic stories from the field