Rather than decry the value of continual-improvement intentions, [Warwick] provides strategies for leaders for inspiring and measuring improvement in their schools. . . . Some aspects of the material presented in The Challenge for School Leaders can be intimidating, but so, too, can real life assessment in which authentic goals toward improvement are embedded. The primary benefit for readers is the effort Warwick has made in detailing processes for getting this kind of work completed in a timely manner. There is opportunity for pioneering leaders to adapt recommendations to suit the needs of their own schools, and the guidelines can help all those engaged in these endeavors.

Global Education Review

Dr.Warwick’s passion for the importance of educational leadership is evident in this book that presents W. Edwards Deming’s work of continual improvement in a relevant, practical manner. Recognizing that leaders and staff members are at the core of school improvement, Dr. Warwick brings the merits of inclusive collaboration and data analysis to the forefront. His ideas are steeped in educational research while focusing on immediate, practical application to get results.

Patricia Planic, principal, B. J. Hooper Elementary School, District 41, Lake Villa, IL

For anyone who knows Dr. Warwick, he is the antithesis of the status quo. Ron has spent a career echoing the constant need for educational improvement. This book is a blueprint to the necessary changes we must all embrace if our educational system in America is to improve. With conviction and passion, Dr. Warwick challenges us to make the substantive changes we desperately need in education today.

Michael Roberts, superintendent of schools, McHenry High School District 156, McHenry, IL

Warwick nails the needs of today’s leading leaders. Data is now in hand to direct the learning in our schools. This book systematically leads educators to rethink, review and restructure the learning of our students based upon data relating to each student’s needs. A must read for leaders and deliverers of learning in the classrooms.

D. William Dodds, executive director, Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum development, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

There is a myriad of demands placed on educational leaders today. Because of this, knowing where to start can be an overwhelming task for many. Dr. Warwick helps educational leaders navigate the complex process of improving school and providing excellent educational experiences for our children by teaching them how to focus on continually refining the key systems that comprise their schools via the continual improvement philosophy. His knowledge in this field is second to none and his insight is valuable to anyone who has been given the incredible responsibility of leading a school or school district.

Josh Reitz, assistant superintendent, McHenry Elementary School, District 15, McHenry, IL

As a new principal in a public high school, this book offers exactly what I need! This fresh take on school leadership offers a concise explanation of the challenges today’s school leader’s face. The book is a brilliant application of the continual improvement process and presents valuable strategies to bring about institutional change. The Challenge for School Leaders is the perfect solution for leaders wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people through better schools.

Jonathan L. Guillaume, principal ,Vernon Hills High School, Community High School District 128, Lake County, IL