ISSN: 3143-066X

The Conditions That Make Transformation Sustainable
Jackson, Joan M.
Published:
November 15, 2026
Issue:
Winter 2027
DOI:
Citation:
Jackson, J.M. “The Conditions That Make Transformation Sustainable.” Legacy: Transformation in Action, Winter 2027, 3(2), 48-54.
Keywords:
implementation; transformation; Jackson Transformational Change Framework; change; conditions; people; process; psychological safety; voice; participation
Abstract:
Change is a constant in education. New initiatives, technologies, instructional approaches, accountability expectations, organizational structures, and community priorities continually ask educators and educational organizations to adapt. Yet implementation is not the same as transformation. The more difficult question is what happens after the initiative is introduced. Do people have the conditions they need to learn, adapt, contribute, and continue the work? Does the organization learn from experience? Can people speak honestly about what is working and what is not? Are those most affected by a change able to influence how it develops?

