George W. Noblit is the Joseph R. Neikirk Distinguished Professor of Sociology of Education and Chair of Culture, Curriculum and Change in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

H. Dickson Corbett is an Independent Educational Researcher conducting evaluations of school reform initiatives.

Bruce L. Wilson is an Independent Educational Researcher engaged in longitudinal research and evaluation projects focused on improving teaching and learning conditions in schools with populations of high poverty.

Monica B. McKinney is Associate Professor, School of Education, Meredith College.