This means the script, the set and the stage must be shaped by those who are cast in the role of learners. New forms of technology are creating new forms of inequality. The school needs to balance the inequalities that exist in the world. Equity of opportunity and access to the tools and skills that are necessary for successful performance are the foundation of public education. A nd finally, directing the play is only effective if learners play their roles successfully.
Student engagement is critical for directing learning.
These partnerships, facilitated by new forms of communication and rapid means for information exchange, represent a significant force for rethinking education. The research on the implementation of comprehensive models of school reform has been mixed with some strong successes. School renewal differs from whole school reform because it focuses on the process of individual and organizational change. While school reform is about a complete shift, from one form to a new form, school renewal is continuous. The School Renewal WebCenter is designed to highlight these principled innovations that can help schools in this process of continual inquiry at all levels to find the best ways to provide the context for teacher and student success.