Improving Schools from Within - by Roland S Barth (Paperback)

About the Book

Despite the subtitles, this is basically a handbook for principals. The book concentrates on the role of the principal in bringing about educational reform. Barth stresses the relationship between teacher and principal and the importance of collegiality in fostering an active community of teachers who then become leaders themselves.

Book Synopsis

"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.

From the Back Cover

"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

Review Quotes

"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)

About the Author

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.