Book Breaks with John B. King Jr. on Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives

 

Date & Time:  July 20, 2025, 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day [Book]When John B. King was eight years old, his mother died, leaving him to live alone with his father, whose undiagnosed Alzheimer’s made life unpredictable. In this tribute to teachers, King spotlights how the faculty at his public school created a haven where he could learn, grow, and simply be a kid. Inspired by their example, King became a teacher, principal, and eventually the US secretary of education.

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