An innovation in learning improves upon the implementation of the standardpractice or introduces a new practice, thus achieving greater learning outcomes.The Handbook on Innovations in Learning, developed by the Center onInnovations in Learning, presents commissioned chapters describing current bestpractices of instruction before embarking on descriptions of selected innovativepractices which promise better methods of engaging and teaching students.Written by a diverse and talented field of experts, chapters in the Handbook seekto facilitate the adoption of the innovative practices they describe by suggestingimplementation policies and procedures to leaders of state and local education agencies.