Extreme Students

Babbage, a veteran middle school and high school teacher and administrator, uses the term “extreme students” to describe successful, conscientious, and exemplary learners. Weaving research-based insights with real-life vignettes, he shows how to create and nurture these traits so that more students can become extreme students. * Reference and Research Book News *The book is a quick read and may be useful for new teachers and those who feel they are growing stale. It clearly conveys insights about ways to be more creative, engaging, and effective. * Choice Reviews *With a wealth of strategies and an abundance of examples, Babbage has opened up an exciting path that can enhance the relationship between teaching and creativity—and its impact on student learning. * Louisville Courier-Journal *

Keen J. Babbage has had a career in education for over two decades, including time spent as a middle and high school teacher, an administrator, and a college and university graduate school instructor. He is the author of six books and has experience in advertising, marketing, public relations, political campaigns, and volunteer work.