Examines the ways in which a leader can create, influence, and manage a school district's organizational culture to support continuous improvement of student achievement outcomes.

Introduces the concept and importance of coherence and the use of the Public Education Leadership Project coherence framework. Describes the challenges and opportunities facing Portland Public Schools Superintendent Vicki Phillips during her first seven months on the job.

Focuses on implementing complex school district reforms and the realities of leading and sustaining large-scale organizational change.

Focuses on continuing efforts to implement school district reforms as well as the challenges of succession and managing organizational change in tough economic times.