When taken to heart, the recommendations made in Reawakening the Learner will drastically and permanently change the business of schooling in this country.

— Robert J. Marzano, PhD, Marzano Research

Today’s leaders grappling with challenging the status quo will appreciate this book as a roadmap for common sense solutions as it outlines strategies that will, without a doubt, make learning more engaging and meaningful for the student and teacher alike.

— Roberta Selleck, Superintendent, Adams 50 School District

Reawakening the Learner is a rousing text that will be invaluable for any teacher, administrator or parent … because it alone can be used as a step-by-step guide for making the dramatic changes necessary to shift to a true twenty-first century educational system. The insight provided by stories from students, parents, teachers and administrators who have implemented this transformation provides real-world examples of successes and failures that are priceless.

— Nik Namba, Chief Academic Officer, Ingenium Charter School

Bringing change smartly and effectively is no small feat. Dr Stoll has made that possible. Copper’s expertise and work ethic were a powerful driver in introducing Personalized Mastery Learning to our school in Moscow. She was invaluable in both optimizing managerial practices and restructuring the classroom experience through practical tools and processes which lead to better results and better learning in our school. Working with Dr. Stoll has undoubtedly been one of the brightest highlights in my career.

— Juan Cardenas, Deputy Director, Horoshkola, Moscow, Russia

Stoll and Giddings make a convincing argument for change from an antiquated educational system designed for proficiency for some to a system designed for proficiency for all. We can no longer allow learners to be passive bystanders in their education. This book provides a comprehensive process to bring about the necessary change in public education.

— Alison Mund, Elementary Teacher, Adams 50, Colorado

Just wanted to share with you a few things I saw in classes today. You would be proud! I also heard teachers talking about Affinity Diagrams and making their own classroom Shared Vision. It’s catching on! Good Work!

— Literacy Coach, Illinois District

YOU COPPER AND GENE ARE AMAZING!!! I have had the best week. We have our SOP for decision-making ad groundwork for our Vision, our Code of Collaboration and rubric…OMG!! This is magic… You are both my heroes!!!

— Elem Principal, Illinois District

Don’t Ever Stop has helped to instill a sense of urgency and empowerment through their monthly consulting visits. Stoll and Giddings got to know who we were as professionals and the bond that was created was collegial as well as human. Their honest and timely feedback was critical in the development of our corrective action plans. Their ability and willingness to work after hours through phone conferences and via email helped make our planning more efficient, reflective and effective. The close professional relationship established between Don’t Ever Stop and our school leadership has been a refreshing and encouraging reminder that goals can be reached through communication, collaboration, and diligence. And we are not finished yet.

— Instructional Coach, Illinois District

I really didn’t expect to write you, but I just can’t help but be SUPER excited after today. My plan was to do a Shared Vision with my students and I almost abandoned it this morning because I was scared of what would happen. Despite my reservations I continued on and it has been just fabulous. The students have been very receptive and they’ve come up with some great stuff. I am just so pleased and energized!

— HS ELA Teacher, Illinois District

Don’t Ever Stop was instrumental in changing the culture and achievement levels in our schools. As a result of implementation of DES tools and processes including Shared Vision, Codes of Collaboration, Standard Operating Procedures, and increased student engagement in learning, our discipline referrals have been reduced and our growth data on the state assessments have dramatically improved. DES’s role in working with grade level teachers and our Instructional Leadership Team to refine our curriculum has brought us to a laser-like focus on student learning. Thanks to our partners, Copper and Gene (DES) for helping us with our success.

— Elementary Principal, Durango District

Copper and Gene’s work for Cambridge Education is always exemplary. They have been trained by our professionals to improve learning and teaching, leadership and management, through district and school improvement and have successfully supported our focus on improving student learning from a systemic perspective.

— Project Director, Cambridge Education

Copper Stoll and Gene Giddings (both Don’t Ever Stop! LLC) offer a compelling argument for today’s struggling schools. Working from a learner-centric, standards-driven platform, they walk the reader through the problems with today’s schools, noting the need to align seven critical systems: learner, classroom, school, central office, district Board of Education, State Legislature, and State of Education. With “proficiency for all” as their guiding light, Stoll and Giddings provide the steps for and discuss the challenges of creating a culture of continuous improvement from planning to implementation.

— Choice Magazine