The Changing Role of Academic Law Librarianship is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for understanding and navigating the current trends in law school librarianship. Featuring library directors and managers representing some of the nation's top law schools, these experts guide the reader through the history of law school librarianship and outline major elements of the librarian's role today, including monitoring budgets, allocating resources, harnessing new technologies, and enhancing research education. These top librarians give tips on addressing some of the challenges inherent in a changing landscape, such as improving interlibrary loan services, cultivating modern pedagogy, and evaluating titles and volume counts. Additionally, these leaders give tips on stimulating student legal research skills, digitizing rare materials in collections, marketing, and communicating services, and maximizing the librarian's managerial role. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside the minds of some of the leading information managers of today, as these experienced law school librarians offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an ever-evolving profession. 
 Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. 
 Chapters Include: 
 1. Paul D. Callister, Director, Leon E. Bloch Library and Associate Professor of Law, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law "Seeing the "Whole Elephant": A new model for Law School Libraries" 
 2. Michelle M. Wu, Interim Senior Vice Dean, Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, Hofstra University School of Law "Evolving Expectations for Law School Librarians" 
 3. Philip C. Berwick, Associate Dean, Information Resources, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law "A New Law School Library and a New Role for Librarians" 
 4. Nancy L. Strohmeyer, Associate Director and Head of Public Services and Associate Professor of Law, Barry University School of Law Library "Skills and Concerns of Future and Continuing Academic Law Librarians" 
 5. Roy M. Mersky, Harry M. Reasoner Regents Chair in Law and Director of Research, University of Texas at Austin School of Law, Jamail Center for Legal Research, Tarlton Law Library "Adapting to New Technologies and Managerial Demands" 
 6. Joan Shear, Legal Information Librarian and Lecturer in Law, Boston College Law Library "The Librarian as Educator: Teaching Essential Research Skills" 
 7. Christopher L. Steadham, JD, MLIM, Faculty Services and Research Librarian, University of Kansas School of Law, Wheat Law Library "The Greatest Challenges for Today's Law School Librarians" 
 8. Carol A. Parker, Law Library Director and Associate Professor of Law, University of New Mexico School of Law "The Impact of New Technology on Librarianship" 
 9. Olivia Leigh Weeks, Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law, Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law "We are in the Business of Service: Serving Students and Faculty in an Academic Law Library"

The Changing Role of Academic Law Librarianship: Leading Librarians on Teaching Legal Research Skills, Responding to Emerging Technologies, and Adapting to Changing Trends (Inside the Minds)

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Aspatore Books

How to Manage a Law School Library is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for managing a law school library. Featuring library directors and managers representing some of the nation's top law schools, these experts guide the reader through executing the changing aspects of library services, allocating budgets, balancing print and electronic resources, and meeting student, professor, and school expectations. These top librarians give tips on addressing challenges, understanding staffing needs, maintaining cost efficiency, and implementing new digital technologies. Finally, these leaders offer advice for monitoring services, directing staff, instructing students, and teaching legal research. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside the minds of some of the leading information managers of today, as these experienced law school librarians offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving profession.  Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.  Chapters Include:  1. Dan Martin, Library Director, Loyola Law School - "Meeting the Needs of Today's Law School Library Users"  2. Michael Whiteman, Associate Dean for Law Library Services & Information Technology, Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law "Law Library Management in the Twenty-First Century"  3. J. Paul Lomio, Library Director, Stanford Law Library "The Need to be the USAA/L.L. Bean/Fairmont Hotels/Lexus of Law Libraries"  4. Scott B. Pagel, Director of the Law Library & Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School "Changing Libraries and Changing Relationships: Challenges for the Library Director"  5. William Blake Wilson, Instructional and Research Services Librarian, University of Kansas School of Law, Wheat Law Library "The Importance of Communication: The Law Library's Interaction with Students and Faculty"  6. Christopher A. Knott, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Donald L. Garbrecht Law Library, University of Maine School of Law "Libraries as Service Institutions: Meeting Patron Needs in a Changing Environment"  7. Kris Gilliland, Associate Professor of Law and Director, University of Mississippi School of Law - "The Successful Law Library Manager: Training and Skills"  8. Marian F. Parker, Associate Dean for Information Resources, Wake Forest University School of Law "Meeting the Challenge: Succeeding as a Law School Library Director"  9. Penny A. Hazelton, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Library and Computing Services, University of Washington School of Law "Law Library Director of the Twenty-First Century"  10. Sherri Nicole Thomas, Assistant Professor of Law Librarianship, University of New Mexico School of Law Library "Premeditated Management: The Law Library as a Long-Term Project"  Appendices Include:  Appendix A: Strategies for Effective Legal Research  Appendix B: The Librarian as a Project Manager  Appendix C: Suggestions on How to Gain a Better Understanding of Your Library and Improve Your Skills

How to Manage a Law School Library: Leading Librarians on Updating Resources, Managing Budgets, and Meeting Expectations (Inside the Minds)

Implementing a Successful Technology Strategy is an authoritative, insider's perspective on devising, developing, and executing an effective long-term technology strategy for your company. Featuring CTOs and CIOs representing some of the top companies in the nation, this book provides best practices for creating an advantageous strategy, handling increasing complexity, and making the most of budget restrictions. These authors outline the fundamental components of successful technologies, industry trends and demographics, the role of the Internet, and more. From conducting essential research on new technologies to determining ambitious yet attainable technology goals to establishing the role of each member of the IT department in achieving those goals, these authors explain what it takes to support business objectives by focusing on technology changes that make the business run faster, smoother, and more efficiently. Underlining a company s need to be agile, adaptable, and forward-thinking in this increasingly competitive business climate, the authors demonstrate the crucial role the IT department needs to play in providing an infrastructure for success. The different niches presented and the breadth of perspectives represented enable readers to get inside some of the leading technology minds of today, as these insiders offer up their thoughts around the keys to implementing a proactive IT strategy that catapults your company far above the rest. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Implementing a Successful Technology Strategy: Leading CTOs and CIOs on Aligning Business and Technology Goals, Outlining Objectives, and Evaluating Progress (Inside the Minds)

Business & Money

This guide to drafting revocable trusts, authored by an experienced estate planning practitioner and academic, is a must-have desk reference for any attorney who prepares revocable trusts. Revocable Trusts Line by Line is also a handy reference for those who create revocable trusts as part of their own estate planning and for trustees of revocable trusts who are charged with understanding and administering these trust instruments. The sample clauses and analysis provide a generalized, non-state-specific starting point for creating a trust that will truly effectuate the goals of the grantor and address the variety of property, trust, and tax laws that are implicated in the use of a revocable living trust as a will-substitute. This book distills these complex rules into manageable clauses with a practical application. In addition, the author provides a thorough discussion of the manner in which to modify various clauses to accomplish a variety of objectives. Revocable Trusts Line by Line offers insightful and practical advice for avoiding the traps for the unwary and the types of issues to consider in crafting a meaningful and effective trust instrument.

Revocable Trusts Line by Line: A Detailed Look at Revocable Trusts and How to Change Them to Meet Your Needs

Peck, Kelley Galica

Tax Law

VC Portfolio Company M&A Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for successfully navigating mergers and acquisitions for venture capital portfolio companies. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through establishing client goals and objectives, identifying important deal components, and evaluating industry regulations and licensing laws. From providing legal counsel and analysis to negotiating business and legal issues, these leaders offer strategies for conducting due diligence, negotiating contract terms, assessing risks, and analyzing deal killers. Additionally, these top lawyers give tips on evaluating a company by reviewing the business market, assets, liabilities, and intellectual property. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an increasingly-enforced and ever-changing area of law.  Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.  Chapters Include:  1. Roddy Bailey, Partner, Miller & Martin PLLC "Achieving the Client's Goals in a VC Company M&A Event"  2. David H. Sands, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP "Strategies Leading to Successful Acquisitions"  3. John J. Sabl, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP "Successful M&A for Venture Portfolio Companies"  4. Brentley M. Bullock, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP "Achieving a Successful M&A Exit"  5. William N. Gerson, Attorney, Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP "Intellectual Property and Its Value in an M&A Transaction"  6. Susan C. Alker, Partner, Reed Smith LLP "Exploring Financing Options for M&A Deals"  7. Zack Z. Dong, Partner, Baker & Daniels LLP "Investing in China: Understanding Overseas Acquisition Strategies and Risks"  8. Lisa Read Blanco, Partner, King & Spalding LLP "Setting the Stage for a Successful M&A Exit Transaction"  9. Arthur Dudley II, Shareholder, Butzel Long "Strategies and Structures for Private Equity/Venture Capital M&A Deals"  Appendices Include:  Appendix A: Guidelines for Protecting Trade Secrets of California VC Portfolio Companies  Appendix B: Sample Term Sheet for Bank Financing  Appendix C: Checklist for an Acquisition Financing  Appendix D: Provisions on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors  Appendix E: Form Letter of Intent  Appendix F: Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of ABC Pharmaceuticals Company  Appendix G: ABC Pharmaceuticals Company Series A Preferred Sock Purchase Agreement

VC Portfolio Company M&A Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Developing Negotiation Strategies, Analyzing Deal Terms, and Getting Deals Done (Inside the Minds)

Fund Formation Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for structuring funds. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through understanding key legal issues, establishing the identity of a fund, and evaluating tax complications. From finding and motivating investors to marketing the fund, these leaders offer strategies for raising capital, evaluating fund management and exclusivity, and developing a successful advisory committee. Additionally, these top lawyers give tips for assessing risk, establishing internal controls, and understanding compliance issues. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an ever-evolving area of law.  Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.  Chapters Include:  1. Jennifer Bellah Maguire, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP "Pitfalls and Pointers for Representing a First-Time Fund"  2. Roger Bivans, Corporate & Securities Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP "Key Considerations in the Fund Formation Process"  3. Barbara Gregoratos and Teresa Maloney, Shareholders/Attorneys, Heller Ehrman LLP "Considerations in Structuring a Real Estate Fund"  4. C. David Lee, Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP "Structuring the Fund: The Role of the Attorney in Fund Formation"  5. Paul Fisher, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP "Matching Fund Objectives and Investors: Strategies and Pitfalls"  Appendices Include:  Appendix A: Qualified Purchaser Questionnaire  Appendix B: Sample Summary of Terms: International Carbon Fund  Appendix C: Sample Summary of Terms: Domestic LBO Fund  Appendix D: Definitions of Accredited Investor and Qualified Purchaser  Appendix E: Checklist of Issues to Consider in Real Estate Fund Formation

Fund Formation Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Fund Structures, Mitigating Risk, and Identifying Tax Issues (Inside the Minds)

e-Discovery Best Practices is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for effective e-discovery. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader in evaluating existing policies, understanding current trends, and managing electronic data. From creating a document retention plan to prioritizing a successful defense, these leaders offer strategies for developing policies and instituting training on technologies integral for effective e-discovery. Additionally, these top lawyers give tips for executing litigation, identifying enforcement issues and costs, and avoiding common mistakes. Finally, these experts discuss working with key players, conducting self-tests and audits, and adhering to legal standards. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an increasingly-enforced and rapidly-changing area of law. 
 Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. 
 Chapters Include: 
 1. Daniel M. Anderson, Partner, Schottenstein, Zox &amp; Dunn Co. LPA "Benefits of Implementing e-Discovery Best Practices" 
 2. Richard A. Samdal &amp; Charles M. Denton, Partner and Chair of Technology Committee &amp; Partner and Chair of Environmental Litigation Group, Varnum Riddering Schmidt &amp; Howlett LLP "The Evolution of e-Discovery" 
 3. Melissa E. Darigan, Partner, Partridge Snow &amp; Hahn LLP "ESI Management and e-Discovery: Successful Strategies" 
 4. Frank J. Bailey, Attorney, Sherin and Lodgen LLP "Responding to e-Discovery Trends: Meeting e-Discovery Obligations in a Dynamic Technology Environment" 
 5. Michael Anderton, Counsel, Tucker Ellis &amp; West LLP "The Pain and Discomfort Caused by Discovery of Electronic Information in Litigation can be Managed and Reduced" 
 6. James Anelli, Shareholder, LeClairRyan "Implementing Effective e-Discovery Programs" 
 7. Eric S. Adams, Partner, Shutts &amp; Bowen LLP "Electronically Stored Information and e-Discovery: Emerging Trends and Best Practices" 
 8. John R. Branson, Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &amp; Berkowitz PC "Recent Trends in the e-Discovery Realm" 
 9. Elizabeth Acee, Partner, Tyler Cooper "The Cyber Six: Best Practices to Avoid e-Discovery Disputes" 
 Appendices Include: Appendix A: Spoliation Notice Appendix B: Preservation Letter Appendix C: Database Collection Form Appendix D: Data Harvesting/Collection Questionnaire Appendix E: Initial Document Collection Interview Form Appendix F: Questionnaire for IT Staff Re: e-Discovery Compliance Appendix G: Sample Report of Parties FRCP 26(f) Planning Conference Appendix H: Sample Litigation Hold Letter Appendix I: Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Appendix J: Sample Memo RE ESI Appendix K: Suggested Protocol for Discovery of Electronically Stored Information ("ESI") Appendix L: Local Rules of Civil Procedure

e-Discovery Best Practices: Leading Lawyers on Navigating e-Discovery Requests, Evaluating Existing Policies, and Identifying Best Practices (Inside the Minds)

Rules & Procedures

The Role of a CMO at a Law Firm is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for successfully marketing lawyers. Featuring marketing executives representing some of the nation's top law firms, these experts discuss key strategies for developing a successful marketing team, creating a law firm marketing campaign, executing market research, working with law firm partners, and promoting relationships. These leading executives give tips on establishing benchmarks, developing budgets, and identifying growth strategies. From maximizing client development to executing firm promotions, these experts offer strategies for embracing public relations and corporate communications, understanding the importance of legal insight, and integrating and monitoring practice group priorities. Additionally, these leaders discuss the importance of establishing a market-driven, client focused, and globally competitive firm. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside the minds of some of the great innovative minds of today, as these experienced law firm marketing professionals offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an expanding profession. 
 Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. 
 Chapters Include: 
 1. Allen Fuqua, CMO, Winstead PC "It's Not about Us, It's About Them" 
 2. Carol Todd Thomas, CMO, Jones Walker "Meeting the Marketing Needs of Today's Law Firms" 
 3. Dona Siebler Stohler, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Ice Miller LLP "Marketing and Business Development: Two Key Focus Areas for Law Firm CMOs" 
 4. Jennifer R. Rupkey, Director, Client Development, Michael Best &amp; Friedrich LLP "Evolving Responsibilities and Strategies for the Law Firm CMO" 
 5. Erin Corbin Meszaros, CMO, Powell Goldstein LLP "Building a Strong Plan, and a Team to Push it Forward" 
 6. Michael R. Ralston, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Vedder Price PC "Strategies and Challenges for Law Firm CMOs" 
 7. Deborah Roth Grabein, Director, Marketing, Andrews Kurth LLP "Unique Challenges and Opportunities for a Law Firm CMO" 
 8. Michael A. Webb, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP "The Continuing Evolution of Law Firm Marketing" 
 9. Paris A. Gunther, Director, Marketing, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman &amp; Dicker LLP "A Brief Look at the Past and Future" 
 Appendices Include: Appendix A: The Five Primary Functions within a Law Firm's Marketing and Business Development Organization Appendix B: Job Description: Assistant Graphic Designer Appendix C: Job Description: Senior Graphic Designer Appendix D: Job Description: Marketing and Business Development Specialist Appendix E: Job Description: Marketing Administrator and Events Coordinator Appendix F: Bio Data Form Appendix G: Individual Marketing Plan Appendix H: Marketing Department Business Plan Appendix I: Business Planning Guide Appendix J: Business Development and Marketing Research Request Appendix K: Practice/Industry Group Marketing Action Plan

The Role of a CMO at a Law Firm: Leading Marketing Executives on Developing Marketing Campaigns, Maximizing Advertising Dollars, and Improving Client Development Effectiveness (Inside the Minds)

Business

Best Practices for Marketing Lawyers is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for promoting a firm's legal talent and services. Featuring marketing executives representing some of the nation's top law firms, these experts guide the reader through developing growth strategies, stimulating client service, and executing firm objectives. These leading marketers give tips on evaluating global competition, maximizing new technologies, and embracing media relations. From balancing client/attorney relationships to encouraging business development, these leaders offer strategies for promoting legal services, marketing high profile attorneys, and forecasting industry trends. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside the minds of some of the leading executives of today, as these experienced marketing professionals offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating a growing profession. 
 Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. 
 Chapters Include: 
 1. Jennifer Ann Manton, Chief Marketing Officer, Loeb &amp; Loeb LLP "Understanding Your Firm and Its Clients: The Key to Marketing Succes" 
 2. Mark Usellis, Director of Marketing &amp; Business Development, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP "Building Marketing and Business Development Around Client and Industry Teams" 
 3. Lee R. Garfinkle, Chief Marketing Officer, Lowenstein Sandler PC "The Law Firm Chief Marketing Officer: Trainer, Coach, Technologist, and Analyst" 
 4. Joseph J. Melnick, Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Planning, Butzel Long "The Law Firm CMO: Challenges and Opportunities" 
 5. Veronica Blum, Director of Business Development, McCarter &amp; English LLP "The Different Aspects of Marketing Law Firms and Lawyers" 
 6. Mark Beese, Marketing Director, Holland &amp; Hart LLP "CMO as CEO: The Role of a CMO in an Internal Marketing Agency" 
 7. Susan Stone, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Manatt, Phelps &amp; Phillips LLP "Meeting Client Needs: Effective Marketing Strategies" 
 8. Nancy Lasersohn, Chief Marketing Officer, Dechert LLP "Developing Effective Marketing Strategies" 
 9. Ann M. Wallace, Chief Marketing Officer, Adams and Reese LLP "Strategic Planning is Key to Meeting the Challenges of Marketing a Law Firm" 
 10. Elizabeth A. Butcher, Director of Business Development &amp; Marketing, Robinson &amp; Cole LLP "The Importance of Prioritizing Responsibilities" 
 Appendices Include: Appendix A: Marketing Plan Outline Appendix B: Sample List of Questions Appendix C: Questions for Survey of Attorneys about Business Development and Marketing Department Services

Best Practices for Marketing Lawyers: Leading Marketing Executives on Identifying Firm Objectives, Working with Attorneys, and Developing Marketing Campaigns (Inside the Minds)

The Changing Landscape of Education Reform is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the strategic thinking behind developing measurable standards and effective instruction in our nation's schools. Featuring educational leaders from across the country, this book provides a broad yet comprehensive overview of the challenges unique to working in the field of education at the government level, whether as a state superintendent, regional administrator, board of education director, or educational organization executive. From establishing community involvement in schools and advocating for adequate and equitable levels of funding to addressing achievement gaps and creating an accountability system for students, teachers, and schools, these leaders articulate the finer points of federal education policymaking and argue for change. The authors also discuss how No Child Left Behind and other key education legislation has affected the national education system both positively and negatively. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great minds in education today, as these experts explore our educational system's need for improvement and offer possible solutions.  Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.  Chapters Include:  1. Reg Weaver, President, National Education Association "The Need for Change to be the Norm, Not the Exception"  2. Bill Wagnon, Chairman, Kansas State Board of Education "The Kansas Perspective on Education Reform"  3. Michelle M. Sullivan, Former Chair, Wyoming State Board of Education "Education Reform: The Role of the Community and Clear Vision"  4. Lyonel B. Tracy, Ed.D., Commissioner of Education, New Hampshire Department of Education "From NCLB Compliance to New Hampshire's 'Follow The Child' Initiative"  5. Kathleen N. Straus, President, Michigan State Board of Education "Education Reform for the Sake of Democracy"  6. Howard N. Lee, Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education "Involvement as the Key in Education Reform"  7. Gerald Zahorchak, Secretary of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education "Leading Reform: Every Child by Name..."  8. Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction "Transformation, Not Education Reform"  9. Cliff Ferry, Former Dean, Nevada System of Higher Education "A Moratorium on Education Reform?"  10. Gail Connelly, Executive Director, National Association of Elementary School Principals "Principals and Education Reform"  11. James R. Davis, Ph.D., Secretary s Regional Representative, U.S. Department of Education Region VI "Looking Ahead in Education Reform"  Appendices Include:  Appendix A: Standards Aligned Systems, an Overview  Appendix B: Data Resources in Pennsylvania  Appendix C: Position Paper on NCLB Reauthorization  Appendix D: Need for Additional Federal Funds  Appendix E: Title I Losses by Pennsylvania District  Appendix F: 2008-09 Budget Address, Pennsylvania Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak

The Changing Landscape of Education Reform: Government Officials on Identifying School Needs, Navigating "No Child Left Behind", and Exceeding NCLB's Standards (Inside the Minds)

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