Theodore Sizer (1932-2009) and Nancy Sizer were coprincipals of the Parker Charter High School. Ted was founder of the Coalition of Essential Schools, dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and University Professor emeritus at Brown University. His books include Horace's Compromise, Horace's School, and Horace's Hope. Nancy, who spent twenty-five years as a classroom teacher, is author of Crossing the Stage. Together they are authors of The Students Are Watching.