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This issue is filled with inspiring articles about innovations taking place every day in schools across the country.

Key Ideas:

“When knowing what to do isn't enough: The importance of superior execution,” by Bryan Goodwin, discusses how school and district leaders can ensure superior execution of their improvement plans.

“Climbing to the top through professional development,” by Mel Sussman with Bj Stone, profiles North Valley Middle School’s journey to student achievement and positive progress.  

In “Pre-teaching model, research-based strategies a winning combination,” Vicki Urquhart explains how innovation in instruction can impact student achievement on a daily basis.

“Preventing high school dropouts every day,” by Sammye Wheeler-Clouse, profiles the everyday innovations Temecula Valley High School is using to decrease high school dropout rates.

“Co-teaching provides ‘safety net’ for taking instructional risks,” by Heather Hein, discusses the instructional risks that can pay off in a co-teaching classroom.

APA Citation:

Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning. (2008, Fall.) Changing Schools, 59. Denver, CO: Author.

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