<P> Discover the teaching practices that make the biggest difference in student performance! The new edition of this practical, research-based book gives leaders and teachers an even closer look at instructional practices from top award-winning urban schools. With refreshed examples from high-performing teachers and detailed analyses of these practices, the authors demystify the achievement of these schools while offering a practical guide to help educators apply these practices in their contexts. <I>Teaching Practices from America''s Best Urban Schools</I> is a valuable tool for any educator in both urban and non urban schools that serve diverse student populations, including English language learners and children from low-income families.</P><P></P><B><P>What¿s New: </P><UL></B><P><LI>Additional "What It Is/What It Isn¿t" boxes help educators distinguish the subtle differences in the implementation of practices that lead to impressive learning results </LI><P></P><P><LI>"Practic