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This second book in the series provides a comprehensive view of the challenges of assessment - from a classroom, system, and leadership standpoint - and examines the many perspectives of effective assessment design and implementation. The Leading Edge is the undefined space where leaders venture to impact change - it is the place where transformation begins. The Leading Edge series unites education authorities from around the globe and asks them to confront the important issues that affect teachers and administrators - the issues that profoundly impact student success. The experts contributing to this anthology do not prescribe one method to transact change. They embrace the mission, trusting that teachers and administrators - the true change leaders - will venture to the Leading Edge to embrace the challenges and opportunities that will guarantee the success of their students.