Reimagining the teaching profession — with teachers and students together

Teachers at the Anaheim Union High School District have been leading innovation efforts alongside their students. Barnett Berry, Mike Matsuda, and Michael Fullan describe the work of two AUHSD teachers and explain how Superintendent Matsudo developed a culture that encourages innovation by focusing on what teachers and students do together. The district is structured so that teachers have time to learn from each other and experiment with their students. The authors suggest that abandoning hierarchical, top-down structures in favor of more networked structures where teachers work in teams can create the conditions for lasting change in more districts.