Successful Schools Do Things Differently

What does it take to get great results in schools with mostly low-income, minority students? The "Beat the Odds" research study found six keys to success at Arizona schools where student achievement exceeded expectations. The Beat the Odds Institute provides K-12 principals with the training, assistance and support they need to apply the research findings in their own schools.

 

bto featured in bestselling book

Beat the Odds is featured in Great by Choice, the recently released New York Times bestselling business book by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen. The book is a follow-up to Collins' worldwide bestseller Good to Great. BTO is a mentoring and training program for principals of schools with low-income student populations. It uses Collins' research methodology to help principals attain demonstrated consistent growth in student academic achievement.