Book of the Month for February 2025

Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people’s identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging.

Book of the Month

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.

Previous Reads

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.

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.