>>s wiere used to the teacher talk, and they had to step back from being in control 100% of the day and constantly talking to let the students have time to talk. >> it is kids helping me out, regular kids. >> this is everyday? >> everyday. >> when they struggle and i understand the question, i explain it to them. >> at night parents are asked to sign homework proving they have participated. >> the homework was like, wait a minute, i have to look this up myself. >> reporter: success for all is not a fad and been in school since 1987, and today, there are roughly 1,000 schools in 47 states including roosevelt elementary here in dalton, illinois, that use the program. wells academy started in 2000 and soon after their state reading and math scores among the fourth graders consistently reached 100%. today, all but a handful of the 320 students read at or above grade level.