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Teachers today have a window of opportunity to shape education in a way that will impact the profession for generations. In this compelling and comprehensive book, educator and best-selling author Anthony Muhammad explores the educational hurdles of the past in the context of present-day concerns and envisions an education system where all schools energetically embrace the PLC at Work(R) process. This book will help K-12 educators: Reflect on the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning and educator approaches Gain insight on what professional learning communities are Differentiate between PLC and PLC Lite and understand the role of commitment in an effective PLC Apply lessons learned from past challenges in education to present-day concerns Determine how to face teacher morale and retention, student trauma and mental health, inequitable funding and accountability systems, and student academic achievement gaps Understand the racial, gender, and disability movements of the past Contents: Foreword by Robert Eaker Introduction Chapter 1: A Moment of Clarity Chapter 2: The Past--How Did We Get Here? Chapter 3: The Present--Where Are We Now? Chapter 4: The Future--Where Do We Go From Here? Chapter 5: Staying the Course--Are We Implementing PLC Right or PLC Lite? Afterword Appendix References