Promising Practice or Unfulfilled Promise?
A better understanding of the purpose for middle level teaming reveals where many teams are falling short of expectations and how principals can improve them. By Jody Capelluti and Ed Brazee

Beyond Interdisciplinary Teaming: Findings and Implications of the NASSP National Middle Level Study
Noting that nearly 80% of schools currently implement teaming, the authors challenge principals and teachers to move beyond the simple formation of teams to the creation of an infrastructure that supports high-performing teams and thereby promotes improved student achievement.
By Donald G. Hackmann, Vicki N. Petzko, Jerry W. Valentine, Donald C. Clark, John R. Nori, and Stephen E. Lucas
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