Book of the Month for January 2020
The Trust Factor: Strategies for School Leaders
by - Julie Peterson Combs, Stacey Edmonson, Sandra Harris
Osprey Learning Networks
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August 2025
Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry
by - Marcia Reynolds
From a founding member of the coaching movement comes a detailed guide to mastering one of a coach's toughest skills: thoughtfully reflecting clients' words and expressions back to them so they see themselves and their world through new eyes.
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April 2025
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
by - Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen
The bestselling authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach us how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning
March 2025
Embedding Formative Assessment: Practical Techniques for K-12 Classrooms
by - Dylan Wiliam, Siobhan Leahy
This clear, practical guide for teachers centers on practical formative assessment techniques for implementing five key strategies in K-12 classrooms.
February 2025
The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are . . . and How Do We Help Them Belong?
by - Dennis Shirley, Andy Hargreaves
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