With a foreword by Thomas Sergiovanni, this book exposes the myths about school leadership which impede educational improvement. It also profiles 8 successful schools at which student achievement has flourished after collaboration was introduced.

Jeanne Baxter, Michael Koehler

1. Taking A Close Look At Education's Hierarchy 2. The Hierarchy's Invisible Organization 3. The Hierarchy And Teacher Motivation 4. Decentralizing Administrative Decisions 5. Collaboration And The Professional Growth Program 6. The Hierarchy And Parent Involvement 7. The School Hierarchy And The Student Body 8. Collaborative Input Into School Policy 9. Education's Hierarchy And The Need For Change 10. Education's Hierarchy: Its Likely Features