"This work beautifully strikes the delicate balance between the theoretical and practical through the provision of an academic framework that concurrently serves as a charge and challenge."
--Christopher Emdin, Robert Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum and Teaching, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California

"Milner's book has been my constant companion as a teacher educator. The new edition should serve as a central text for all teacher education programs."
--Maisha T. Winn, Chancellor's Leadership Professor, School of Education, University of California, Davis

"Milner builds on his rigorous conceptual and structural analysis by offering concrete strategies and solutions to practitioners of all backgrounds."
--Marc Lamont Hill, professor and Steve Charles Chair in Media, Cities, and Solutions, Temple University

"Milner leverages his deep knowledge of teachers and teaching to build a bold framework for transforming schools for youth of color."
--Kris D. Gutiérrez, professor and Carol Liu Chair in Educational Policy, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley

"Its groundbreaking focus on 'opportunity-centered teaching' makes this text a must-read for all in our field."
--Shaun R. Harper, provost professor and Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education

"Milner never disappoints. This book is more than a resource--it is what we desperately need to create successful schools."
--Bettina Love, associate professor, College of Education, University of Georgia

"Milner writes truth to power and declares that students will do better once teachers know and act better."
--Prudence Carter, dean and professor of the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley

H. Richard Milner IV is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Chair of Education and a professor of education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and editor of Harvard Education Press's Race and Education series.