This book contains narrative, which explains why students are failing, and information about how to interrupt this disruptive pattern. Taking teachers to a new level of excellence, this innovative book demonstrates what to do and say to reach the challenging students a teacher faces. Teachers will find themselves on the pages of this book,; recognize their students; and, using these ideas, discover effective ways for them to become involved and feel included. By the end of the first year, school can be a joyful, connecting place in which all students will learn and many more will gain competence.