The case for standards -- Standards and norms : what's the difference? -- Standards-based performance assessments : the key to standards implementation -- Power standards -- Instructional leadership -- Standards and community leadership : communicating with parents, politicians, and community members -- Data-driven decision making -- Creating ownership and support for standards -- Redefining educational accountability -- Assessing leadership performance -- The role of the superintendent -- The role of the board of education -- The role of state leadership -- The national leadership imperative -- Conclusion, the enduring values of leadership.