In Growing Trend, More Schools Being Led By Teachers

The New York Times (9/7, Hu) reports on its front page on "a growing experiment around the country to allow teachers to step up from the classroom and lead efforts to turn around struggling urban school systems." According to the Times, "Driving the establishment of teacher-run schools is the idea that teachers who have a sense of ownership of their schools will be happier and more motivated. But some educators and parents question whether such schools are the solution for urban districts, which typically have large concentrations of poor students and struggle with low test scores and discipline problems."