In this unique new volume, Carol Reed chronicles, analyzes, and explains the everyday political behavior of teachers. She provides a vivid portrayal of how teachers interact and negotiate when faced with new policies and curricula designed to improve their schools. Reed delves into the choices teachers make and how these affect the success and failure of reform initiatives. The result is a volume that sheds light on the many sides of teacher power. It is a must-read for teachers and administrators interested in working collaboratively to achieve meaningful change in schools.