In today's world, getting the attention of educators, parents, and policymakers can be difficult, and without buy-in from everyone involved, successfully implementing the middle school concept can seem impossible. This resource shows you not only that it can be done, but also demonstrates exactly how to do it in your school! Read and watch as eight schools from around the country show you how their schools have implemented the 16 characteristics of successful middle level schools identified in "This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents". This comprehensive resource visualizes what successful middle level schools can be and gives all middle level leaders information and direction to take action and fully implement the middle school concept--providing the challenging and engaging educational experiences every young adolescent deserves. Highlights of this book include: (1) Newly revised to match the 16 characteristics of successful middle level schools identified in "This We Believe"; (2) Demonstrates and explains to educators, parents, and policymakers what makes a truly successful middle level school; and (3) A DVD of "in action" scenarios featuring compelling scenes from eight highly successful middle level schools across the country. [For the first edition, "This We Believe in Action: Implementing Successful Middle Level Schools", see ED530134.]