Foreword.

Part One: The Purpose of Schools.

1. A Future in Jeopardy: Why the Schools of Today Must Change.

2. How the Past Has Shaped the Present: The Shaky Foundation of School System Structures.

3. New Purposes for a New Era: Reinventing Our Schools.

Part Two: The Ingredients of Invention.

4. The Power of Vision: Creating and Sharing the Seeds of Innovation.

5. The Capacity to Respond Quickly: Building Adaptability into the System.

6. The Ability to Rally Support for Change: Managing to Satisfy the Needs of Constituents.

7. The Creation of Change Systems: Tackling Problems at Their Source.

8. A Focus on Results: Evaluating Performers and Performances.

Part Three: Leadership for the Twenty-First Century.

9. Leading a School System Through Change: Key Steps for Moving Reform Forward.

10. A Bright Future Secured: Developing Strong Leaders for Our Schools.