Surviving Internal Politics Within the School

More often, successful and qualified teachers choose to leave the field for various reasons-retirement, personal matters, or burnout. Surviving Internal Politics Within the School: Practical Strategies for Teachers provides advice on surviving the common and problematic situations occurring within the school system. It offers suggestions on how to deal with issues from the administrator's office to the teacher's lounge and from upset parents to jealous colleagues. Based on the authors' 75 years of combined experience, this how-to-guide should be of interest to new and veteran teachers.

Surviving Internal Politics Within the School is a compendium of ideas helpful to teachers young and old for surviving the trials and travails of public school teaching. The authors have created an easy to read reference filled with practical information meant to help teachers negotiate the complexities of the school environment., Surviving Internal Politics Within the School is a timely, honest book about school politics. Not only does it address common issues affecting school climate, but it also offers practical suggestions and solutions to promote a positive school environment. The suggestions and solutions are numerous and varied and presented is a very readable format., This book should be included in educational programs that prepare one to become a teacher or to become an administrator. In fact, veteran teachers and administrators would find this book thought provoking, humorous, and a source to find serenity. I highly recommend reading [this book] so that you can find a better way to survive the daily school stresses., [This book] is a must read for all new teachers and those new to their district or building. The politics of education—especially the teachers' lounge—are notorious. However, the authors, in a gentle yet straight foreword manner, discuss its realities. They provide tools and strategies to help the reader not only identify and graciously step back from toxic situations, but also to turn those situations around in order to promote a positive school environment for staff as well as students. The authors provide a multitude of creative and positive alternatives and techniques for teachers to use that not only foster a positive self-concept but also creates a healthy and nurturing school environment., When school culture is positive, inclusive and respectful, everyone wins! Surviving Internal Politics Within the School, reminds us to never underestimate our power to create positive school culture. Boundaries of professional conduct and practices that promote inclusion and respect are discussed. Special importance is given to the 'safe' people in our lives, those with whom we can vent when needs arise. This book provides the 'ABCs' for positive school culture. It is a must-read for all educators!

Beverley H. Johns has over 35 years experience within the public schools working with students with significant behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. She is the author of seven published books, an active in a number of state and national organizations, and was the 2000 recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award of the International Council for Exceptional Children. Mary Z. McGrath, Ph.D. taught for 31 years with the Bloomington, Minnesota Public Schools primarily in the area of special education. She writes and presents workshops to educators, parents, and the general public. Sarup R. Mathur, Ph.D. is a clinical associate professor and the initial teacher certification coordinator for the Special Education Program in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University. She has extensive experience in developing educational programs for students with emotional behavioral disorders.