From the trenches of an inner-city educational system...a voice crying in the wilderness, comes a book that sheds light on the educational disparities that reside in the classrooms of today. Dr. Leiding speaks in language easily understood by teachers, educational administrators, students, and families alike; she recounts the measures taken to mend the torn social fabric of our country's policy of inclusiveness. Courageous as much as it is thought provoking and insightful, this treatise brings to bear,When will we learn?>

Michael Vaszuez, former educator

...gives voices to the "won't learn" generation and hits hard at an education system that is failing to capture the hearts and minds of many young people. A pioneer in alternative education practices, Darlene Leiding not only identifies the challenges educators face, but also presents strategies for successfully reaching these students.

Mike Damyanovich, director of curriculum and instruction, NCS Learn

Dr. Leiding's passion and concern for the 'won't' learners is obvious and infectious. She has been successful in reaching and working with these students and has many of the answers we need if we are going to educate this important sector of our community. These young people are our future and we must succeed.

John King, provost and vice president of education, Brown College

Dr. Leiding sees cast-offs and children in a similar light. A hopeful light that assures a positive outcome of the application of the Teaching Crafts. Her book will inspire the jaded education professional to hope again for a successful outcome of the educational endeavor. The challenge is to practice the Art of Teaching.

Jimmy Longoria

Darlene Leiding refuses to accept the notion that teachers and schools are helpless in the face of today's at-risk youth. Rather, she presents a blueprint for understanding won't learners and for transforming their lives. This book is for teachers, school administrators, counselors, youth workers, parents, and anyone concerned about youth in the twenty-first century. Darlene Leiding has written a very important book for our time.

Curtiss Paul DeYoung, executive director, City Gate Project

From the trenches of an inner-city educational system...a voice crying in the wilderness, comes a book that sheds light on the educational disparities that reside in the classrooms of today. Dr. Leiding speaks in language easily understood by teachers, educational administrators, students, and families alike; she recounts the measures taken to mend "the torn social fabric" of our country's policy of inclusiveness. Courageous as much as it is thought provoking and insightful, this treatise brings to bear, When will we learn?

Michael Vaszuez, former educator