Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-268) and index.
Contents
Two professions -- Assessing America's teachers and schools -- The essential acts of teaching -- Three questions every teacher must answer -- The modern origins of the profession: Florence's story, 1890-1920 -- Reforming teaching in the midst of social crisis: Andrena's story, 1960-1990 -- Teachers' struggle to take charge of their practice: the Rochester story, 1987-1997 -- The progress of the slow revolution throughout the nation -- Teaching in 2020.