UnCommon Theory of School Change

The authors argue that if educators want to create more equitable, socially just, and learner-focused schools, then they need a more robust, transformational theory of school change—an UnCommon Theory. This practical book provides readers with the knowledge and tools needed to do more than just tinker at the edges of school improvement.

"Articulates clear behaviors to show leaders how and when they might work differently as they manage their most tangled dilemmas in the schools."--School Administrator, "...provides the reader with an alternative to the well-practiced Common Theory of school reform...The stories shared in each chapter provide the reader with real-life examples of how the three components of the deep dive can be used to reinvent schools. Moreover, the book offers an approach to change that can make a difference in the way our students are educated. --Teachers College Record

Kevin Fahey, professor emeritus at Salem State University, works with school leaders to use critical friendship, facilitative leadership, and equitable practice to lead student, adult, and organizational learning. Angela Breidenstein is a professor of education at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Jacy Ippolito is an associate professor and department chair at Salem State University, where he coordinates programs in educational leadership. Frances Hensley was a founding member and director of the School Reform Initiative.