How does a school transform itself to create an environment where teachers generate learning opportunities to engage each learner? Answer: By using cultural knowledge, student prior experience and performance styles, and pedagogy that capitalizes on student strengths. This highly interactive session will engage participants in teaching and learning strategies that teachers use at the Cityview Magnet School in Minnesota as part of the National Urban Alliance professional development initiative. Learn what they have discovered as appropriate and effective ways of inspiring learning for each child.