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With the authors′ extensive backgrounds in educational evaluation and the implementation of school change and development, they are uniquely equipped to delineate and defend a particular vision of professional learning communities that has educational depth, professional richness, and moral integrity.\" —From the Foreword by Andy Hargreaves   \"The most important volume available to help principals undertake the challenging yet exhilarating work of building true communities of professional learning.\" —Joseph Murphy, Professor Vanderbilt University  \"The book does not gloss over the challenges that leaders will encounter. The authors draw upon rich research evidence and personal experiences and offer many practical, proven change strategies. This is a valuable resource for any educational leader who wishes to become a ′head learner.′\" —Arthur L. 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