Part One: Schools

This book presents cases of schools in which reform, while driven by high-stakes accountability, became larger and deeper through data-driven dialogue, culture change, organizational learning, and other elements of high performing cultures.

Part Two: District Level and Beyond

It also covers programs at the district level and beyond that exemplify these principles.

Commentaries on cross-case patterns by Ann Lieberman and Michael Fullan and a chapter on "now what?" first steps provide implications for initiating deep change that results in improved student learning outcomes even in challenging activity settings.