How schools and districts meet rigorous standards through authentic intellectual work : lessons from the field / M. Bruce King editor ; foreword by Fred W. Newmann

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Improving instruction for excellence and equity : teaching for authentic intellectual work / M. Bruce King -- Professional learning for authentic intellectual work : Iowa's statewide initiative / Dana L. Carmichael and Rita Penney Martens -- Meeting state accountability requirements through AIW / Fred Nolan and Jake Nelson -- Focusing on the right thing : using AIW to build coherence and align initiatives / Gretchen Kriegel, Shannon Guyer, Jessica Hillers, Kim Carlson, Robyn Ponder, Jean Kehoe, and Sarah Goldsmith -- AIW transformational learning : The pilot year / Dana L. Carmichael, Mary Segal, Christina Brewer, Amy Adkins, and Allison McGrath -- Curriculum and professional development practices transformed through AIW framework / Patricia Briese, Michele Dirkx, Joe Mueting, and Elli Wiemers -- Ensuring the right work within collaborative teams : enhanced PLCs through the AIW framework and protocols / Becca Lindahl and Shelly Boley -- If it's right for kids : evaluations that promote teachers? learning and implementation of AIW / Kathy Lemberger, Tammy O?Connor, and Jim Bukowski -- Transforming professional development and student learning : evaluating impact / Susan E. Peterson, Christina Wahlert, Tammie M. McKenzie, and Hope Bossard -- Schools and districts promoting authentic intellectual work / M. Bruce King.