Every Student Deserves a Legacy 2008
These publications share the day-to-day struggles and triumphs of educators and students
working to create new high schools in Ohio. They cover the first three to five years of efforts
to transform underperforming large urban high schools into small personalized schools or to pioneer
schools that blend high school and college – revealing the missteps, lessons learned and successful
strategies that are boosting graduate rates and sending urban students to college.
"These stories from inside classrooms demonstrate that making a significant difference is extremely challenging work.
They also offer compelling tales of focused vision, determination, creativity, bravery and success.
"I encourage everyone who cares about the future of educating all of our students to read and reread these stories.
You will gain wisdom from the journeys that these schools have undertaken. Absorb the feelings of hope that such
reform holds and know that the changes that are required to meet our students’ needs will take the best that each of us
has to offer. Join the journey, believe in all of our students, and support this challenging work!"
– Deborah S. Delisle
Superintendent of Cleveland Heights – University Heights City School District
Incoming Ohio Superintendent for Public Instruction