Learning by Doing is a guide to help educators take ACTION. After working with schools throughout the U.S. and Canada, the authors discovered that "schools that take the plunge and actually begin doing the work of a PLC develop their capacity to help all students learn at high levels far more effectively than schools that spend years preparing to become PLCs through reading or even training."

Richard DuFour is one of North America's leading authorities on bringing PLC concepts to life in the real world of schools. He has coauthored 8 books, more than 50 articles, and 3 video series on PLC concepts, principles, and practices.Rebecca DuFour has been featured in 3 video series on effective leaders and PLCs. She has coauthored 4 books and numerous articles and has consulted with educators throughout North America as they work to create PLCs in their schools and districts.Robert Eaker has been cited as one of the nation's leading experts in helping educators translate research into practice. He is the coauthor of 7 books and numerous articles and has helped educators around the world implement PLC practices in their schools.Thomas Many is the superintendent of Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He has led implementation of PLC concepts in the district, which as been recognized as one of the state's highest-achieving and lowest-spending districts.