1: An achiever of excellence
2: The first toolbox a school culture of excellence
A classroom story: the power of positive peer pressure
Building a foundation for community
Supporting community inside and out
A classroom story: building a broad notion of community
3: The second toolbox: work of excellence
Self-esteem from accomplishments, not compliments
Building literacy through the work
Using assessment to build stronger students
A classroom story: the water study
4: The third toolbox: teaching of excellence
The scholarship of teaching
A classroom story: inspiration in teaching
