He is noted for his expertise on educational reform, and has consulted to school districts, teacher groups, research institutes, and governments.

He earned a doctorate in sociology in 1969 from the University of Toronto, and then worked as a graduate teacher, researcher, and leader of in-service programs.

The central theme was that teacher quality and morale were fundamental to pupil learning and well-being.

[6] Fullan outlined the complex job faced by school principals in What’s Worth Fighting For in the Principalship?

[8] Fullan addressed the topic of school change in Motion Leadership (2010), and outlined ways to connect peers to purpose, gain trust, overcome resistance, and provide transparency.