The ideal school is closer than you think.

This high school of your dreams is a dynamic place that promotes aspirations and meaningful learning—and each aspect of its success exists in a school today, drawn from research, observations, focus groups, and interviews. Whether you’re a policymaker or district leader who can build from the ground up or an educator aiming for incremental change, you’ll find your next steps, including:

• A whole new way to work with all stakeholders
• Research and action for best practices, from physical layout to curriculum
• Principles for designing practices that encourage student aspirations
• Messages from thought leaders inside and outside the field of education