Related: Special coverage of Perry's Principles on CNN.com

Editor's Note: CNN Education Contributor Steve Perry has a blueprint for America’s teachers, parents, decision makers and anyone who cares about the education of America’s children. In our series ‘Perry's Principles,’ Steve identifies a challenge and highlights successful examples of how the challenge was solved by introducing you to the passionate people behind each approach. Every week, AC360° will illustrate one of Perry's Principles and tell you how you can be involved in educating America's youth.