The New Meaning of Educational Change, Fourth Edition

When Michael Fullan published the first edition of this seminal work in 1982, he revolutionized the theory and practice of education reform. Now, a quarter of a century later, his new fourth edition promises to be equally influential for radical reform in the 21st century. Capturing the dilemmas and leading ideas for successful large-scale systemic reform, Fullan bases his text on practical and fundamental work with education systems in several countries. The exciting new fourth edition shows us how to:

• Develop collaborative cultures at the school level while avoiding superficial versions of professional learning communities.
• Foster district-wide success in all schools, illustrating how state and national systems can achieve total system transformation based on identifying and fostering meaning for educators at all levels.
• Integrate individual and systemic success, a rare feat in today’s school reform efforts.

The New Meaning of Educational Change is your definitive compendium to all aspects of the management of educational change―a powerful resource for everyone involved in school reform.

Praise for The New Meaning of Educational Change:

"Those who seek to understand the last decade will find no better source. Those seeking a view of the terrain for the next will find no surer guide." ―Brian J. Caldwell, Dean of Education, University of Melbourne

"This is an outstanding book." ―Dennis Sparks, Executive Director, National Staff Development Council

"A rare treat." ―Paul J. Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Illinois State University

"Everyone who strives to improve schools will benefit immeasurably in exploring this thoughtful and powerful book." ―David Green, Director, School Change through Inquiry (SCI) Program, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education

"It’s a tour de force." ―Milbrey W. McLaughlin, David Jacks Professor of Education and Public Policy, Stanford University

“An excellent reference to help school leaders bring about and manage the change process." – The School Administrator

Michael Fullan is Special Education Adviser to the Premier of Ontario, and to the Minister of Education. He is Professor Emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Recognized as an international authority on educational reform, he is engaged in training, consulting, and evaluating change projects around the world. His books have been translated into many languages. An expert in tri-level reform (school, district, state), his ideas can be found at www.michaelfullan.ca