Lisa Scherff is currently associate professor of English education at the University of Alabama, where she teaches courses in adolescent literacy/literature, writing, methods of teaching, and teacher effectiveness. Her research focuses on teacher preparation/induction/mentoring and opportunity to learn. Previously, Scherff taught high school English and reading.Mike Daria is a practicing educator as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director of personnel. Daria also teaches courses in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction. He earned his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Alabama.

Real books about teaching are always a treasure. Not told from the lofty perch of an ivory tower or by another blue-ribbon committee intent on producing a top-down approach to learning, this book is special because it is the voice of teachers - English teachers, special ed teachers, and just plain teachers - filled with all the complexity and ambiguity that all good teachers face when they are met with the realities of classroom life. This is a terrific read, one that will be embraced by all teachers of all levels and interests - who are seeking to do the 'right thing' for kids (students) of all ages.

• Chapter 1 ForewordChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 Chapter 1: Induction and MentoringChapter 4 Chapter 2: Help with DisciplineChapter 5 Chapter 3: Choosing Parents and Students over TeachersChapter 6 Chapter 4: Professional Learning CommunitiesChapter 7 Chapter 5: Supporting Your TeachersChapter 8 Chapter 6: From School to School and Classroom to Classroom: Permanently Part-TimeChapter 9 Chapter 7: Unhealthy DepartmentsChapter 10 Chapter 8: The Faculty LoungeChapter 11 Chapter 9: Lowering Expectations for Special Education StudentsChapter 12 Chapter 10: The Emotional and Professional Development of TeachersChapter 13 Chapter 11: Piling on the Paperwork and Pushing Teachers OutChapter 14 Chapter 12: "Superteacher"Chapter 15 EpilogueChapter 16 References

Lisa Scherff is currently associate professor of English education at the University of Alabama, where she teaches courses in adolescent literacy/literature, writing, methods of teaching, and teacher effectiveness. Her research focuses on teacher preparation/induction/mentoring and opportunity to learn. Previously, Scherff taught high school English and reading.Mike Daria is a practicing educator as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director of personnel. Daria also teaches courses in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction. He earned his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Alabama.

Real books about teaching are always a treasure. Not told from the lofty perch of an ivory tower or by another blue-ribbon committee intent on producing a top-down approach to learning, this book is special because it is the voice of teachers - English teachers, special ed teachers, and just plain teachers - filled with all the complexity and ambiguity that all good teachers face when they are met with the realities of classroom life. This is a terrific read, one that will be embraced by all teachers of all levels and interests - who are seeking to do the 'right thing' for kids (students) of all ages.

• Chapter 1 ForewordChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 Chapter 1: Induction and MentoringChapter 4 Chapter 2: Help with DisciplineChapter 5 Chapter 3: Choosing Parents and Students over TeachersChapter 6 Chapter 4: Professional Learning CommunitiesChapter 7 Chapter 5: Supporting Your TeachersChapter 8 Chapter 6: From School to School and Classroom to Classroom: Permanently Part-TimeChapter 9 Chapter 7: Unhealthy DepartmentsChapter 10 Chapter 8: The Faculty LoungeChapter 11 Chapter 9: Lowering Expectations for Special Education StudentsChapter 12 Chapter 10: The Emotional and Professional Development of TeachersChapter 13 Chapter 11: Piling on the Paperwork and Pushing Teachers OutChapter 14 Chapter 12: "Superteacher"Chapter 15 EpilogueChapter 16 References

Lisa Scherff is currently associate professor of English education at the University of Alabama, where she teaches courses in adolescent literacy/literature, writing, methods of teaching, and teacher effectiveness. Her research focuses on teacher preparation/induction/mentoring and opportunity to learn. Previously, Scherff taught high school English and reading.Mike Daria is a practicing educator as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director of personnel. Daria also teaches courses in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction. He earned his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Alabama.

Real books about teaching are always a treasure. Not told from the lofty perch of an ivory tower or by another blue-ribbon committee intent on producing a top-down approach to learning, this book is special because it is the voice of teachers - English teachers, special ed teachers, and just plain teachers - filled with all the complexity and ambiguity that all good teachers face when they are met with the realities of classroom life. This is a terrific read, one that will be embraced by all teachers of all levels and interests - who are seeking to do the 'right thing' for kids (students) of all ages.

• Chapter 1 ForewordChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 Chapter 1: Induction and MentoringChapter 4 Chapter 2: Help with DisciplineChapter 5 Chapter 3: Choosing Parents and Students over TeachersChapter 6 Chapter 4: Professional Learning CommunitiesChapter 7 Chapter 5: Supporting Your TeachersChapter 8 Chapter 6: From School to School and Classroom to Classroom: Permanently Part-TimeChapter 9 Chapter 7: Unhealthy DepartmentsChapter 10 Chapter 8: The Faculty LoungeChapter 11 Chapter 9: Lowering Expectations for Special Education StudentsChapter 12 Chapter 10: The Emotional and Professional Development of TeachersChapter 13 Chapter 11: Piling on the Paperwork and Pushing Teachers OutChapter 14 Chapter 12: "Superteacher"Chapter 15 EpilogueChapter 16 References