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Kevin Ryan, Ph.D., Stanford University, is professor emeritus of education at Boston University School of Education. He is also the founding director of the Center for Character and Social Responsibility. A former high school English teacher, Dr. Ryan was a tenured faculty member at the University of Chicago and The Ohio State University before moving to Boston University. In 1970, Dr. Ryan was granted an Alfred North Whitehead Fellowship at Harvard University; he taught at the University of Lisbon in 1982, and was a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences from 2003-2013. Dr. Ryan has received the Boston University Scholar-Teacher Award, the National Award of Distinction by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and the Paideia Society's Award for Educational Excellence. Dr. Ryan has written and edited 22 books and more than 100 articles on teacher and character education. He is also co-author of "Teaching For Student Learning: Becoming a Master Teacher" and the editor of "Kaleidoscope: Contemporary and Classic Readings in Education."

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Thinking about becoming a teacher? "Those Who Can, Teach," 16th Edition, helps you explore the profession with real classroom stories, educator interviews and video cases that show what teaching is really like. Ryan, Cooper, Bolick and Callahan guide you in answering the question 'Why teach?' while helping you understand what to expect as a new teacher, how to navigate today's schools and how to use technology -- including Ai and apps -- effectively. You'll also explore topics like high-stakes testing, education reform, social issues and professional standards. With a friendly, engaging style and digital downloads full of tools, tips and customizable research, this book supports your learning and helps you reflect on the challenges, rewards and meaningful impact of a teaching career in today's classrooms.