Burris, a principal and former middle and high school teacher, and Garrity, a consultant and former teacher, and assistant superintendent, outline a framework to help K-12 schools change curriculum, instruction, and school structures to meet the Common Core State Standards and ready students for college and careers. They integrate focus on four principles to transform instruction: accelerated instruction for all learners, critical thinking, equity, and support. Each principle is discussed along with the theory and research to support it, and sample lessons link them to Common Core and Knowledge and Skills for University Success standards. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)