This book lays out a plan of action that teachers can use to move underperforming students in the right direction and differentiate instruction for all learners -- even those who excel academically.

1. Acceleration : jump-starting students who are behind -- 2. Standards walls : transforming standards into clear learning goals -- 3. Success starters : sparking student success right away -- 4. Formative assessment and feedback : checking student understanding minute by minute -- 5. Vocabulary development : implementing a strategic plan -- 6. Student work sessions : giving students greater responsibility with valuable work -- 7. Student motivation : creating engaging tasks and a positive learning environment -- 8. Scaffolding : providing what's missing just in time -- 9. Why are some students still failing, and what can we do about it?.