They re good, to be sure, and they worked hard, but they succeeded because they had concrete plans that let them turn their caring for their kids into learning and achievement, for themselves as well as their students. It is a field guide for educators who want to make student achievement a reality, regardless of any obstacles that may exist. It is a book about empowerment and the process of change. Extraordinarily timely and useful. Kids Who Achieve is the prime research report on this topic.
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The story of these exemplary schools is presented so that others can learn from it.