In teachers we trust : the Finnish way to world-class schools

In Teachers We Trust presents a compelling vision, offering practical ideas for educators and school leaders wishing to develop teacher-powered education systems.

It reveals why teachers in Finland hold high status and shows what the country’s trust-based school system looks like in action. Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy D. Walker suggest seven key principles for building a culture of trust in schools, from offering clinical training for future teachers to encouraging student agency to fostering a collaborative professionalism among educators.

In Teachers We Trust is essential reading for all teachers, administrators and parents who entrust their children to the school system.