A collection of essays and speeches by Young, an American educator and the first woman to head a large urban school system. The book covers a wide range of topics related to education, including the importance of early childhood education, the role of the teacher, and the challenges facing modern schools. Young's work remains relevant today as a testament to the power of education to transform lives and society.

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