Improving Schools from Within: Teachers, Parents, and Principals Can Make the Difference - Paperback

by Roland S. Barth (Author)

"A humane blueprint for school reform that--instead of startingwith a 'deficiency' model of what teachers can't do and giving them'inservice' workshops ad infinitum--would build on the educationalstaff's existing strengths." --The New York Times BookReview

Barth hows how communication, collegiality, and risk-takingamong adults can create an atmosphere of learning and leadershipfor all.

Front Jacket

A humane blueprint for school reform that--instead of starting with a 'deficiency' model of what teachers can't do and giving them 'inservice' workshops ad infinitum--would build on the educational staff's existing strengths.--The New York Times Book Review

Author Biography

Roland S. Barth Roland S. Barth is one of the country's most renowned educators and the author of a best-selling book on improving schools.