Write 3-4 sentences for each question below.

1. Examine the similarities and differences between learning organizations and learning communities. Create a scenario where it would be optimal for a learning organization and a learning community to collaborate and join forces.

2. Imagine that you are a teacher leader in a learning community. Describe the size and environment of your imaginary learning community. Propose at least three reasons why you could be considered a problem solver and an innovator.

3. Determine how the event "No Child Left Behind"has impacted today's learning environments. Predict how this event will affect learning environments in the future.

4. Create a short (one paragraph) speech to deliver to the Gary, Indiana school board members that convinces them that a learning organization provides the most stimulating student learning environment. Predict at least two major issues that the school board will foresee encountering and provide solutions for their concerns.