"Ginsberg and Wlodkowski each bring a lifetime of knowledge and experience to this book. Their passion for the learning of all students and teachers and their commitment to equity shine through its chapters. They clearly understand the challenges of teaching an increasingly diverse student body and they provide teachers and principals with practical, proven ways to motivate the learning of both students and teachers." (Dennis Sparks, executive director, National Staff Development Council)

"There is nothing so useful as good theory informed by years of great teaching and a commitment to empowering education for all students. Ginsberg and Wlodkowski bring all that and more to this very useful and hopeful resource. Highly recommended to any educator!" (Beverly Daniel Tatum, dean and professor of psychology and education, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, and author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?)

"Anyone who wants to get to the core of how to create a powerful and motivationally effective approach to classroom instruction and school renewal should read this book. When our teachers applied this approach, positive change in our school accelerated." (Lorenzo Garcia, area superintendent and former principal of Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, recipient of the 1999 Model National Professional Development Award)

"This book provides enlightening and practical guidance for anyone interested in implementing school reform. Easy to read and filled with great ideas for all stakeholders in the school community, it focuses on improving academic achievement for all students through comprehensive staff development." (Norma Martinez, director of federal and state projects, Fremont Unified School District, California)

"That's our job as parents; children point the way, and we help them clear a path." (Parents, May 2002)