Are there advantages to choosing a particular TPP structure?
Those observing TPPs find that the organizational structure itself is not terribly important. One ought not to look at any structure as the best for achieving set goals. Any given structure chosen by a TPP will be a vessel that may get professionalism for teachers and higher performing students. The TPP arrangement maximizes the pressure to do it right because teachers are accountable for results, but results are not guaranteed. The structure is therefore far less important than a TPP’s willingness to make substantial, positive changes in culture and in learning. That being said, the political landscape and personal preferences affect how TPPs organize themselves. A structure that seems advantageous and appropriate to one TPP may seem disadvantageous to another. For those interested in investigating opportunities and evaluating what structure might work best for them, the guide titled Teachers as Owners, edited by Edward J. Dirkswager and available on Amazon.com, outlines a variety of
