The image of the schools and the teaching profession according to the media is usually negative. The negative picture is one reflecting the social problems of society and the failure of schools to educate, that is, drop-outs, teenage pregnancies, substance abuse, guns, knives, and attacks on students and teachers. Occasionally, the positive picture is communicated illustrating the success of the school and its professionals. Teachers help students to realize that their dreams can become realities. These professionals teach students to not only acquire basic skills, such as writing, but also help students acquire an identity of caring for self and others as well as succeeding in life. Great professionals make great schools, but as the teacher goes so goes the school. To prepare tomorrow's adults to live in an interdependent, global society, the author argues that educators must march bravely forward. They must take an active role in reforming and restructuring the schools. (Contains a bibliography.)