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The Future of Public Education : One District's Journey to Transform Schools and Systems - Barnett Berry

The Future of Public Education

One District's Journey to Transform Schools and Systems

By: Barnett Berry, Michael Matsuda, Michael Fullan

eText | 8 January 2026 | Edition Number 1

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The future of school isn't just a dream-it's already happening.

What if we could build schools and systems that prepare every student for college, career, and life, not just for a test? It turns out, we can. The future of public education is being built right now in the Anaheim Union High School District, and this book shows you how they did it.

This isn't just another theory; it's a practical guide—filled with rich narrative and hard evidence— to transforming education from the inside out. Following Anaheim's journey, you'll see how a mid-sized, urban district moved beyond standardized testing to create a system that truly serves its students and community. It's a story of courage, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping every student thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Discover how to:

  • Empower teachers - unyoked from teaching to a test designed in a bygone era— to lead deeper learning innovations from the classroom up.
  • Connect academic learning to real world skills through meaningful community partnerships.
  • Support the whole child by prioritizing student agency and well-being alongside academics.
  • Achieve remarkable results, including higher graduation rates and college and career success.
  • Build cross-sector partnerships to transform teaching and learning and reposition the public good in public education.
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