MITUL Case Studies

This case study examines the challenges for the union when Boston’s Pilot Schools were established and then began to lead to problems. It is used as a provocation in teaching about the need for the union to be engaged in school innovation and some of the difficulties that can arise.

This case study can be used to illustrate an example of a union’s effort to intervene collaboratively with the district to turn around a low performing school. It’s not simple or easy.  The case reveals problems and provokes critical thinking about intervention efforts, highlighting the importance and difficulty of good union/management collaboration.