Advocates for deeper learning aim to transform classrooms to prepare students to meet 21st century demands and to close the opportunity gap that has left socioeconomically marginalized students with less access to rich learning environments. Yet, implementing these approaches, which emphasize inquiry-based, student-centered learning, is not easy, as they require reimagining and changing conventional systems and school environments. Because of the many challenges that arise when designing schools for deeper learning, there is a growing misconception that these innovative models cannot be scaled within systems, but rather must exist in boutique or independent school settings. This panel will directly discuss these challenges and misconceptions and provide promising evidence that shows how leaders and practitioners are leveraging policies, professional learning structures, and partnerships to spread deeper learning within public school systems across the country.