The sheer volume of information available today is becoming overwhelming. Yet more information doesn't necessarily makes one smarter. The result is that people are attracted to what is flashy and instantly stimulating, and less and less inclined to pay attention to what is important. Educators are also experiencing the same distracting information…

Whole system reform means that every vital part of the system--school, community, district, and government--contributes individually and in concert to forward movement and success, using practice, not research, as the driver of reform. With this in mind, several "big ideas", based on successful implementation, informed Ontario's reform…

Argues that moral and spiritual leaders strive to make a difference in the lives of students; to reduce the achievement gap in one's school, district, and the larger educational environment; and to foster growth opportunities and leadership in others. (PKP)