Then he reviewed his notes, trying to string together the arrangement of words most likely to make Daren Grant go away. “Thank you so much, Mr. Grant.” He smiled. “It’s great to hear you’re taking such a research-based, macro approach toward transformational, disruptive change. And, naturally, we love innovations based on abundant data.” Daren Grant made no move to get up. “I look forward to sharing these best practices with our teacher-leaders.”

