Ben Levin holds a Canada Research Chair in Education Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto. He recently completed a term as deputy minister for education for the province of Ontario. He is the author of numerous articles and three books and writes a regular column, "In Canada," for Phi Delta Kappan.
"How to Change 5000 Schools" is a powerful, practical, realistic,
deeply interesting account of the key ideas and strategies for
raising the bar and closing the gap for all students in public
school systems. Politicians and education reformers of all stripes
will devour the ideas in this immensely rich and positive book.
Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto"
Ben Levin draws on his considerable experience as a researcher and
policymaker to outline a comprehensive theory of action for school
reform. The scope of the book is quite breathtaking, the analysis
is authoritative and its insight encourages one both to reflect and
act. Written with passion, wisdom, and humanity, Levin s book will
be essential reading for this and the next generation of
educational change workers. David Hopkins, HSBC iNet Chair of
International Leadership, Institute of Education, University of
London"
This book provides a powerfully optimistic view of what can happen
when policy makers, system leaders, and educators operate around
common point of view about student learning and school improvement.
This is important guidance for the next generation of school reform
in the U.S. Every U.S. educator should read it. Richard F. Elmore,
Gregory Anrig Professor of Educational Leadership, Harvard Graduate
School of Education"
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