Review of American school reform: What works, what fails, and why

Sissi Dinh O'Reilly is currently a doctoral student in the Educational Policy and Planning Program in the Education Administration Department at UT, Austin. Her research interests are in school reform policy and implementation for high-need schools and diverse student populations through a leadership and practitioner lens. Formerly a teacher and school principal, Sissi is focused on researching and developing solutions for effective student-centered practices and community centered educational policies. She holds a BA from the University of Southern California in English Literature and Language, an MA from California State University, Los Angeles in English Literature, and a MS in Education Administration from Pepperdine University.