From the Editor

It may seem trite to repeat but it is important to stress that any worthwhile innovation or significant change to teacher education and subsequently schooling cannot occur without research, collaboration and school based input. Past education reports such as Living and Learning, The Fullan Report and The Radwanski Commission stress that change in education practice comes from a combination of several factors. These are an ongoing commitment to quality teaching, excellence in the preparation of teachers, active and supportive research, dedication by principals, teachers and administration of what it means to be an educator and commitment to an examination of career long professional development. I add also that it means listening to the voices of students, teachers and parents as they reflect and process what schooling and ultimately what education is all about.