Improving Schools to Promote Learning is a concise and common-senseexamination of all the moving parts that drive student learning. The book ties together theresearch, policies, and practices relative to the state, district, school, classroom, andfamily, and explains their effects on student learning. The author covers an array oftopics, including technology, charter schools, turnaround initiatives, and instruction inspecific subject areas.Herbert J. Walberg's book continues the work of previous publications from theCenter on Innovation & Improvement (Handbook on Restructuring and SubstantialSchool Improvement and Handbook on the Statewide Systems of Support) that connectresearch to practice at various levels of the education system. The book is accessible to awide audience, including educators, school board members, parents, and policy makers.Walberg includes action steps in every chapter, providing practical recommendations for improved student achievement.The author also offers select references for additional material on the best research and most effective practices.