Looking for effective strategies and best practices to break the cycle of ineffective school reform implementation? The author takes a sobering look at the state of high school reform and identifies the elements that keep us running in place rather than making progress on a road to success. This research-based resource-with built-in book study and facilitator s guide-arms readers with the skills to establish and sustain the critical elements for schools′ success: Demonstrating high expectations and a vision that matches it Building capacity for ultimate success Thinking small dreaming big Engaging in legitimate community support Strong sustained and shared leadership