<p>The ideal school is closer than you think.<br> <br> This high school of your dreams is a dynamic place that promotes aspirations and meaningful learning—and each aspect of its success exists in a school today, drawn from research, observations, focus groups, and interviews. Whether you’re a policymaker or district leader who can build from the ground up or an educator aiming for incremental change, you’ll find your next steps, including:</p> <ul> <li>A whole new way to work with all stakeholders </li> <li>Research and action for best practices, from physical layout to curriculum</li> <li>Principles for designing practices that encourage student aspirations</li> <li>Messages from thought leaders inside and outside the field of education</li> </ul>