The Challenge of Change 2/e

Michael Fullan served as Premier Dalton McGuinty's Special Policy Adviser in Ontario from 2003-2013. He received the Order of Canada (OC) in December 2012 and holds five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. His 'interim autobiography', Surreal Change, covers his work to 2018. Michael and his colleagues are now working diligently on field-based comprehensive system change in several countries. This work operates under the umbrella of what they call the 'shared humanity paradigm' -Equity, Engagement, Excellence--Deep change that integrates local (school and community), middle (district/regional), and state (policy) entities. Fullan's favorite method of learning is to partner with groups that are engaged with change; and to learn together with them. (And then to write another book about the experiences, and what was learned). Michael Fullan's latest books are: Nuance (2019), Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration (with Mark Edwards, 2022), The Principal 2.0 (2023), and The Drivers (with Joanne Quinn, 2023). For more information on books, articles, videos, podcasts please go to: www.michaelfullan.ca

Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I. Change Forces 1. Introduction - Michael Fullan 2. 8 Forces for Leaders of Change - Michael Fullan, Claudia Cuttress, Ann Kilcher 3. The Road to School Improvement - Richard F. Elmore, Elizabeth A. City 4. The Fourth Way of Change - Andy Hargreaves, Dennis Shirley 5. Special Topic/Transforming High Schools - Pedro A. Noguera Part II. Instructional Focus at the School Level 6. The Principal and Change - Michael Fullan 7. Breakthrough Components - Michael Fullan, Peter Hill, Carmel Crevola 8. New Insights Into Professional Learning Communities at Work - Rick DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Bob Eaker 9. Coaches as Leaders of Change - Jim Knight 10. Developing and Sustaining School Principals - Kenneth Leithwood, Scott Bauer, Brian Reidlinger Part III. District Level Change 11. Sustaining Leadership in Complex Times - Michael Fullan, Lyn Sharratt 12. The PELP Coherence Framework - Stacey Childress, Richard Elmore, Allen Grossman, Susan Moore Johnson Part IV. Large-Scale Reform 13. Learning About System Renewal - Ben Levin, Michael Fullan 14. Economic Success, Civil Rights, and the Seven Challenges for Education Reform in the U.S. - Michael Barber Index

"It is important that we have books that contain a blend of provocative ideas and practical strategies. This is an excellent example of such a resource. I would use this book in my course on organizational change and in my work with promoting equity and diversity in leading change in schools. " -- Suzanne L. Gilmour, Executive Director