num_pages: 224
description: "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 BookReviewBarth hows how communication, collegiality, and risk-takingamong adults can create an atmosphere of learning and leadershipfor all.
language: English
title: Improving Schools from Within: Teachers, Parents, and Principals Can Make the Difference
titlecomplete: Improving Schools from Within: Teachers, Parents, and Principals Can Make the Difference
genres: Education, Nonfiction, Leadership
ratings_count: 60
publisher: Jossey-Bass