Our Philosophy

Over the past two decades, the International Center has been devoted to observing, studying, and supporting the transformation of the nation’s most rapidly improving schools. Through years of extensive research, Founder and Chairman Bill Daggett concluded that the key to improving student performance is a tireless focus on providing rigorous and relevant instruction, and that every level of the education organization must be tightly aligned and carefully coordinated around that singular goal. These conclusions are the basis for the frameworks and tools that guide our collaborations with districts, schools, and teachers.