In May 1987, the Washington State Legislature passed Chapter 525 Laws of 1987 (Substitute Senate Bill 5479) that authorized the Schools for the 21st Century Program. This report presents information about the progress and results of that program. The State Board of Education selected 33 schools to be awarded 10 additional staff days; supplemental funding; and the opportunity to request waivers from local bargaining contracts, district policies, and state regulations for the purpose of school restructuring. Themes among the participating schools included school-based management and collaboration among teachers, parents, community members, and school administrators. Findings indicate that the program was successful in improving student learning by linking local decision-making in the educational change process with time, waivers, and resources. Barriers to change included lack of time, resistance to change, and difficulty in developing group consensus. Conclusions are that: (1) with proper incentives, locally-based shared decision-making is the most effective way to develop and implement positive school change; and (2) time for staff collaboration is the single most important ingredient for significant school improvement. One figure is included. Appendices contain the 1992-93 project budgets, lists of approved waivers and project contacts, and a map of project distribution. (LMI)