The article explores why innovative schools often struggle to survive in the long run. By studying one entrepreneurial school, researchers found that gaining legitimacy from some people but not others led to its downfall. They interviewed 30 people and analyzed over 200 documents to understand how different stakeholders viewed the school's legitimacy. The findings show that legitimacy is not just a yes or no question, but a spectrum that includes neutral and de-legitimacy. Different stakeholders had varying levels of support and resources, which affected the school's success.