Learning, without any opportunities to share what we've learned, is a little like cooking for ourselves; we do it, but we probably won't do it as wel….

Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make a difference..

In a healthy system, there is no blame..

School improvement is not a mystery. Incremental, even dramatic improvement is not only possible but probable under the right conditions..

When we unnecessarily elongate the process of "learning to read," we postpone "reading to learn learning itself - by years..

Reforms often fail because politics favors symbols over substance..

What gets measured (and clearly defined) does get done..