| A | B |
| Mike Schmoker | Until rich curriculum, sound lessons and authentic literacy are implemented, it make little sense to learn anything new |
| Allan Odden | What we lack is the persistence and will to do what we already know. |
| Larry Ainsworth | The number of "power standards" must not be excessive. |
| Pfeffer and Sutton | Success depends on the "implementation of simple knowledge". |
| Robert Marzano | "Guaranteed and viable" curriculum is the most significant factor to affect learning. |
| Rick Dufour | In the PLC's, curriculum is continuously developed, tested and refined on the basis of results. |
| Marcus Lattimore | Satisfaction is fatal to success. |
| Ray Tanner | Win Anyway! |