Guest Blogger: Bob Rossi, Ed.D, Principal, Desert Edge High School

Four years ago, I attended a full day Breaking Ranks pre-conference with Joe DiMartino (formerly with Brown University and now president of The Center for Secondary School Redesign).  The work conducted that day, and the relationships formed, have completely transformed Desert Edge High School in Phoenix, Arizona.  We have initiated Block Scheduling, Advisory Programs, Open Access to AP classes just to mention a few of the 31 components of Breaking Ranks.  My relationship with Joe and his staff have grown to a personal level.  They are genuinely interested in the work we are doing in Phoenix.  If you are a school in reform or just wanting information on tweaking some things that you are presently doing, this one-day School Showcase is for you!  I am completely confident you and your school team members will come home with something practical you can put into place immediately.