School reformers have made forward strides in the last ten years, and public debate has acquired a bipartisan cast. But just how successful have reform efforts been? The editors of "Education Next" assess the movement's victories and challenges. Two essays are presented in this issue's "Forum": (1) "A Battle Begun, Not Won" (Paul E. Peterson, Marci Kanstoroom, Chester E. Finn, Jr.); and (2) "Pyrrhic Victories?" (Frederick Hess, Martin West, and Michael Petrilli).