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.

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

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

Reforms often fail because politics favors symbols over substance.

In a healthy system, there is no blame.

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