'When teachers network, they become a social force for the good of
society and each child in their classrooms. This book is a
must-read for anyone who cares about teaching and teacher
development' -Mary M. Brabeck, Dean and Professor of Applied
Psychology , Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human
Development, New York University 'This book is essential for anyone
interested in the future of public education in America. Embedded
in the notion that teachers are the solution, not the problem, this
book explores how teachers can create a vision, find a voice,
manage a growing network, and make a difference. Surely there is
nothing more important as we grapple with how best to move forward'
-Bill Cirone, Superintendent Santa Barbara County Education Office,
CA 'This resource makes a most compelling case for the centrality
of professional community to excellent teaching. It provides a
ringing clarion call for teacher collaboration and for grounding
educational policy in the real world of the classroom and the
school. Part how-to manual for building teacher networks and part
chronicle of the authors' successful work, this book sets forth a
vision for the transformation of our nation's schools through the
development of teacher voices' -Randi Weingarten, President
American Federation of Teachers When connected through inter-school
networks, teachers can communicate with each other and share
invaluable information and ideas across district and state
boundaries, ultimately enhancing both their own effectiveness and
student learning. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create,
manage, and sustain a teacher network or grow an existing one, and
provides an easily adaptable model developed by The Teachers
Network. The book includes teacher vignettes and director and
advisors' experiences in managing a network, plus a wealth of
worksheets, tools, and resources to get you started. Practical
guidelines illustrate how networks can: - Support new teachers,
reduce teacher isolation, and increase retention rates - Share the
benefits of collaborative group work, including action research -
Enhance professional practice and nurture teacher leaders - Connect
teachers to the goals and ideals that drew them into education
Teachers working together can not only make a significant impact on
their school communities, but also strengthen the influence that
teacher leaders can have in the wider arena of educational policy.
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