Visit this eLeadership Series site often to learn more how the Schlechty Center works with school districts and schools across the country. Postings include papers, artifacts, and tools prepared by Phillip Schlechty, the Center staff, and educators and individuals who are part of the Schlechty Center National Networks.

From Community Institutions to Government Agencies: The Transformation of America's Schools (PDF,226K)
written by Phillip Schlechty
America’s schools are being transformed from vital community institutions into government agencies. Rather than serving as centers of civic life, schools are becoming instruments of state and national policy more concerned with economic development than with the transmission of culture; more oriented toward issues associated with international competitiveness than with concern about national character.

No Child Left Behind: Noble Sentiment and Poor Design (PDF, 642K)
written by Phillip Schlechty
A message from Phil Schlechty: Many of our clients have asked for my opinion on the issues related to the federal education legislation that falls under the general heading of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). These requests are coming with sufficient frequency that I believe it is time to provide you with a detailed statement of my views.

Creating the Capacity to Support Innovations (PDF, 149K),
written by Phillp Schlechty
In this paper, Phillip Schlechty writes about creating schools that have the capacity to install innovations that require systemic change and how important it is for leaders to take capacity into account with installing innovations.

Collegial Conversations (PDF, 61K)
written by Holly Holland for Schlechty Center for Leadership in School Reform
The Schlechty Center encourages the use of protocols, a structured process for disciplined conversation about student work or the work designed for students. This paper explains how a “collegial conversation” provides opportunities for designers to gain positive feedback and ideas for work in progress