ABSTRACT
This chapter sets the stage for the rest of the book, beginning with a description of the case study methodology used in this study. The significance of detracking, a major component of Central High School’s restructuring plan, is also considered. What follows is a discussion of Central High School and its context, including the demographics of the school, district, and community, and a description of the larger economic, political, and social conditions around reform at Central. Finally, this chapter includes a summary of the key events in reform at Central High School.
