Make eye contact Do not save seatsWhen you win, do not brag; when you lose, do not show anger Do your homework each and every night without failBe the best person you can be Learn the names of all the teachers in the school and greet themStand up for what you believe inAnd many more inside......With this runaway New York Times bestseller, Ron Clark lit a fire under parents and teachers everywhere to raise their standards and expect the best from their students. Read this book and find out why so many people nationwide have found these rules to be just what they were looking for to help their kids succeed in school.

Ron Clark has been a teacher since 1995. Originally from North Carolina, he has taught in some of the most difficult schools in the country, most recently in Harlem, New York. Since winning the 2001 Disney Teacher of the Year Award, Clark has spoken to teachers, PTAs, and school boards across the country. He lives in Atlanta.