Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- About the Author -- Preface -- Why I Wrote This Book -- What You Will Find -- What Is the Organization of This Book? -- What Special Features Enhance This Book? -- What Are Potential Uses of the Book? -- Acknowledgments -- eResources -- Introduction -- Preview of the Book's Essential Content -- ESSA Offers Frameworks and Fresh Possibilities -- Professional Standards Build Stronger Leaders -- A Word of Encouragement -- References -- Step One-Focus on What Matters Most for Students -- Simple Strategies -- Use Purpose to Motivate -- Ensure Equity and Opportunities to Learn -- Advocate for Growth Mindsets -- Push for Grit and Agency -- Communicate College and Career Targets -- Eliminate the Distractors -- References -- Step Two-Lead Learning with Easy Data Use -- Simple Strategies -- Shape a Culture of Inquiry -- Lead with a Collaborative Data Protocol -- Connect Teacher Learning to Student Learning -- Celebrate Student Performance and Growth -- Engage Families in Interactive Data Activities -- References -- Step Three-Prioritize and Simplify Curriculum and Instruction -- Simple Strategies -- Focus on What Students Need to Learn -- Practice Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies -- Align Reading and Writing Expectations with College and Career Targets -- Monitor Rigorous Reading across all Content Area -- Intensify Learning through Writing in all Content Areas -- References -- Step Four-Strengthen Learning with Relationship Building -- Simple Strategies -- Strengthen Student Capacity through Differentiated Learning -- Boost Student Capacity with Classroom Teams -- Enhance Principal and Teacher Capacity through Modeling and Coaching -- Expand Principal and Teacher Capacity with School Improvement Rounds -- Forge Meaningful Family Partnerships -- References