Trust in the teachers

Overview of the book "Trust in Teachers" by Basi Solberg Timothy Walker: Seven fundamental principles from Finland to build a culture of trust in schools around the world. In spring 2018, thousands of teachers across the United States resigned - in states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona - demanding higher wages and better working conditions. In the end, these American teachers raised a simple slogan: treat us as professionals. Teachers in many other countries feel the same way as their American counterparts. The book "Teachers We Trust" offers an insightful perspective, providing practical ideas for teachers and school leaders who want to develop teacher-based educational systems. The book reveals the high status teachers hold in Finland and explains how the trust-based school system in the country works in practice. Basi Solberg and Timothy D. Walker propose seven fundamental principles for building a culture of trust in schools, starting from providing practical training for future teachers, encouraging active student participation, and promoting collaborative professionalism among teachers. "In Teachers We Trust" is an essential read for all teachers, administrators, and parents who entrust their children to American schools.