Books by Roland S. Barth

Barth believes that there is a way to create a school which, instead of insisting upon uniformity, builds upon diversity among students, teachers, and teaching styles. Run School Run is the chronicle of his theory in action, a nuts-and-bolts study of one school rocky but ultimately quite successful transition toward pluralist education.

The author argues that teachers, principals and parents can be the most powerful source of innovative ideas for reforming schools and that communication, collegiality and risk-taking among adults in the school can create an atmosphere that encourages learning and leadership for all.

Barth shares his often whimsical, but always thoughtful reflections on relationships at sea and in the workplace.