This powerful and honest book uncovers how we can flip the system, building a more democratic, equitable, and cohesive society where teacher expertise drives solutions to education challenges. Editor Michael Soskil brings together a team of diverse voices to highlight solutions, spark positive change, and show us the path forward towards a more civil and more peaceful America. In each chapter, inspiring educators describe how we can create lasting and meaningful change by elevating teacher expertise; educating the whole child; increasing teacher morale; and fighting for all of our children to have equitable opportunity and quality schools.
This visionary book, written by Michael Soskil and 5 other internationally recognized teachers, has influenced both policy and practice around the globe. Now translated into Spanish and Vietnamese, the authors create a positive and hope-filled template for the future of education. They address the hard moral, ethical, and pedagogical questions facing education today so progress can serve society, rather than destroying it from within our classrooms. It is a holistic, personalized approach to education that harnesses the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to better shape the future for the next generation, and ensure that every child can benefit from the ongoing transformations.