The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presents US educators and local and state legislators with a rare to reconceive schooling to better address students' needs. Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, and Douglas Reeves showcase how to make the most of this opportunity by fully committing to the Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process, which holds the greatest potential for maximizing student achievement. How this book will help your PLC incorporate the Every Student Succeeds Introduction Chapter 1: A Brief History of Education Oversight in the United States Chapter 2: The Passage of ESSA Chapter 3: How States Can Respond to ESSA Chapter 4: One School's Response to ESSA Chapter 5: A View From the District Chapter 6: How States Can Transform Opportunity Into Action Chapter 7: The Path Ahead for ESSA Appendix Sample School-Level Accountability Indicators Appendix Sample System-Level Accountability Indicators