Time is Tight: Urgent Transformation-Eritrea, South Africa and the U.S.

Time Is Tight is an important piece of literature for educators all over the world. If education is to produce a new generation of empowered people, then we need to support literature such as presented in this inspiring book. Ela Gandhi, South African Member of Parliament (ANC), from the Foreword In reviewing what U.S. educators may learn from some of their African counterparts especially in the areas of cultural cooperation and peace Matt Meyer's Time is Tight seeks to rebuild a sense of solidarity and good will between peoples that many believe has been squandered these past years. The book's assertion that teachers in the U.S. must address human rights issues right here at home is both refreshing and urgent. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA.), Congressional Black Caucus I've known Matt Meyer for a long time working to make education in New York City meaningful and powerful for all students. The stories he tells in Time is Tight should be read and listened to by all people who wo