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Education systems across the world are redoubling their efforts to transform their schools and to improve outcomes. Providing equity and excellence, closing achievement gaps and paying attention to governance issues are primary motivations. The truth is that politicians are demanding these changes, parents and community members are expecting them, and educators want these changes to happen. Most important, students deserve improved outcomes.
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Glaze, A. (2020). Leading and Transforming Education Systems: Two Canadian Examples. In: Jones, M., Harris, A. (eds) Leading and Transforming Education Systems. Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 52. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4996-0_1
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