Calling for a Revolution!?!?

Watching the young people in the Middle East take control of their country is inspiring. And frightening. As change courses through the region, I am mindful of the revolution Sir Ken Robinson has called for in education. There are truths about change that we must keep in mind.
Change takes time. To rate the success of change by saying things changed or things did not change is not accurate nor useful. Is Egyptian reform unsuccessful because democracy is not yet functional? Can success be claimed for every step in the progression towards democracy? Celebrate the changes that have occurred and work toward more of them. Egypt overthrew a dictator without significant bloodshed, then held a vote for constitutional changes - both are measurable successes. Change takes time.
You aren't going to please everyone. A revolution means a large change to the way things are done. But not everyone is going to be happy with the way it goes. In fact, many people will not want change at all, because they are benefiting from the current system or have invested time and energy in making the way things are work for them. Consider Ghadafi's supporters - not everyone wants change. Listen closely to those who oppose change so that the best path can be chosen, but put more weight to the ideas that benefit the most people instead of only a few. You will not please everyone.
Be willing to make sacrifices. In the middle East this has meant life itself for some. These revolutionaries are living away from their homes and families, doing without amenities, risking their jobs and safety. To bring about significant change, we must be prepared to make sacrifices.
Compared to the Middle East, educational reform seems easy. We know it will take time, but we must celebrate every step towards the change. Not everyone will be happy or comfortable with the changes; many hold traditional education as a sacred part of our culture. But we must be willing to make the sacrifices. We must push forward for change, campout in protest and make demands. We will not risk our lives, but careers may be endangered.
Let's challenge the way things are. Where are we on standardized tests? Which of our students are we willing to stamp as 'standard'?