David T. Conley is professor of Educational Policy and Leadership; founder and director of the Center for Educational Policy Research at the University of Oregon; and founder and CEO of the Educational Policy Improvement Center in Eugene, Oregon. Conley spent twenty years as a teacher and administrator in public schools. He works nationally and internationally with governments, education organizations, states, and school districts. For more information, go to www.CollegeCareerReady.org or www.epiconline.org.