In the spring of 2018, thousands of teachers across the United
States--in states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona--walked off their
jobs while calling for higher wages and better working conditions.
Ultimately, these American educators trumpeted a simple request: treat
us like professionals. Teachers in many other countries feel the same
way as their US counterparts.
In Teachers We Trust presents a compelling vision, offering practical
ideas for educators and school leaders wishing to develop
teacher-powered education systems. It reveals why teachers in Finland
hold high status, and shows what the country's trust- based school
system looks like in action.
Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy D. Walker suggest seven key principles for
building a culture of trust in schools, from offering clinical training
for future teachers to encouraging student agency to fostering a
collaborative professionalism among educators. In Teachers We Trust is
essential reading for all teachers, administrators, and parents who
entrust their children to American schools.