Book of the Month for September 2025
Drawing together the worlds of classroom practice, school leadership and scientific research, this is an essential how-to guide for initiating and maintaining a school improvement journey based on the science of learning.
What we now know about learning and teaching is vast; yet often, wading through the thousands of articles and books on this subject can leave even the most seasoned educator overwhelmed. This guide instead offers a distillation of key understandings—for teaching, literacy, mathematics, curriculum and implementation—to launch your school improvement work.
Harnessing the Science of Learning also features contributions from thought leaders across the fields of learning sciences and educational practice: Pamela Snow, Tanya Serry, Zach Groshell, Reid Smith, Toni Hatten-Roberts, Simon Breakspear, Katie Roberts-Hull, David Morkunas, Steven Capp, Shane Pearson and Eamon Charles.
Book of the Month
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.
Previous Reads
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.
April 2026
Overcoming Leadership Challenges: 11 Strategies to Elevate Team Cohesion
by - Chester Hill
This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies to empower you in your leadership journey, regardless of your experience level.
March 2026
Developing Executive Functioning in the Primary Years: SOWATT Can We Do to Empower Learners?
by - Rosalyn Muir
In a world of rapid change, students need more than content - they need the skills to think, adapt and thrive. Traditionally, education has focused on what to learn, but the real power lies in teaching students how to learn. Dr Rosalyn Muir presents a compelling case in Developing Executive Functioning in the Primary Years:...