Many teachers, fueled by their passion, classroom experience, and entrepreneurial verve, decide to start their own schools. With the needs of children driving their every decision, teachers can create successful schools where students thrive. In this article, teachers who established their own schools--from public charters to private…

Presents the first in a series of profiles on teachers who have attempted educational change, describing how a New Jersey elementary teacher eased the transition process for a burgeoning population of immigrant children. Her multicultural strategy involved in-class learning centers and immigrant parent mentors for new arrivals and their families.…