Book of the Month for December 2022

John Hattie provides a simple 10 step plan for parents to nurture and develop their children’s learning. He draws on his globally famous Visible Learning research; Applicable for children of all ages; Includes advice on choosing the right school, communicating effectively with teachers and being the ‘first learner’ for your child. 

Book of the Month

August 2026

Meeting Wise: Making the Most of Collaborative Time for Educators

by - Kathryn Parker Boudett, Elizabeth A. City

This book, by two editors of Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning, attempts to bring about a fundamental shift in how educators think about the meetings we attend.

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July 2026

July Book of the Month

Never Underestimate Your Teachers: Instructional Leadership for Excellence in Every Classroom

by - Robyn R. Jackson

In this book for school leaders, Jackson presents a new model for understanding teaching as a combination of skill and will and explains the best ways to support individual teachers' ongoing professional development.

June 2026

Influence: How Educational Leaders Transform Thinking to Inspire, Unite and Deliver

by - Dr Judi Newman

Leadership isn't about authority - it's about influence.

May 2026

What's Your Leadership Story?: A School Leader's Guide to Aligning How You Lead with Who You Are

by - Gretchen Oltman, Vicki Bautista

In this book, Gretchen Oltman and Vicki Bautista walk you through the eight steps necessary to craft a personal leadership philosophy: a reflective explanation of the leadership style, core values, mindset, and real-life experiences that make you the leader you are today.