This book is an easy-to-read primer that describes what it takes to increase student achievement at every grade level, subject area, and student group. Readers will learn how to use data to drive their continuous improvement process as they develop an appreciation of the various types of data, uses for data, and how data are involved with the school improvement process. This short book is conversational, accessible, and perfect for a book study by teachers, administrators, and support staff before beginning a comprehensive data process. Contents include: (1) Introduction; (2) Looking At All the School's Data; (3) Self Assessment; (4) The Vision; (5) Using the Problem Solving Cycle to Analyze Contributing Causes; (6) Strategies to Implement the Vision; (7) Creating a School Portfolio; and (8) Conclusion.