Taking Charge of Quality: How Teachers and Unions Can Revitalize Schools

By Charles Taylor Kerchner, Joseph G. Weeres, Julia E. Koppich

An introduction and companion to United Mind Workers, one of the most provocative educational reform books of the 90s. This booklet is the ultimate study-group discussion starter on teacher's union reform. Taking Charge of Quality outlines proposals for improving the quality of teaching, touching on issues such as standards, peer review, career ladders, hiring halls, school-based compacts, and teacher accountability. Includes a resource section.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787943347
• ISBN13: 9780787943349
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"