Frequently Asked Questions
Cultivate & Activate
15 questions answered by the authors
Teacher Leadership Basics
- What is teacher leadership and how is it different from administration?
- Why do schools need teacher leaders?
- What prevents teacher leadership from taking hold in most schools?
The Authority Gap
- How can principals share decision-making authority with teachers?
- What happens when all decisions flow through one person?
The Information Gap
- What is a decision matrix and how do I use one in my school?
- Why do unclear decision-making processes cause so much damage?
The Opportunity Gap
- How can teachers advance their careers without leaving the classroom?
- What are differentiated teacher roles and how do they work?
- How do alternative certification teachers benefit from differentiated roles?
The Culture Gap
- What norms prevent teacher leadership from taking hold?
- How much should teachers be paid for leadership work?