This paper describes the strategy developed by the Florida Department of Education to identify, develop, and support new educational procedures and practices in Florida's public schools. This educational renewal strategy incorporates three basic elements: establishing clear goals and objectives, assessing and analyzing how well educational goals are being attained, and encouraging alternative educational practices that are capable of achieving the identified educational goals. The emphasis of the paper is on the department's responsibility for encouraging improved educational practices and on the department policies and activities that will stimulate a continuous process of educational change and renewal in the public schools. (Author/JG)