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The article mentions the Vancouver Public Schools' performance scorecard in Vancouver, Washington, developed in response to the implementation of Common Core State Standards and used in the 2015-2016 school year, containing evidence-based key performance indicators (KPI) that have predictive value for later success in classrooms and schools. Topics discussed include process of designing the scorecard which included statistical analysis of the performance of the school system.

The author reflects on effective education in the twenty-first century. He comments on the importance of the imagination and creativity in education, and presents information about the connections between artistic development and brain functions. He argues that creativity is what makes the American economy successful and distinct from those of other countries, and that is why schools must incorporate creative activities and the arts in their curriculum.