Book of the Month for January 2025
The Pruning Principle offers a groundbreaking approach to educational leadership, drawing inspiration from horticulture to address the chronic issues of overwork and inefficiency in schools. The authors, Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock, propose a radical shift from the culture of “doing more” to one of strategic subtraction, arguing that by carefully pruning away non-essential tasks and initiatives, schools can achieve better outcomes with less strain on resources and staff.
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May 2025
Collective Impact: Overcoming the Twelve Enemies of Teacher Efficacy (Discover the Enemies of Efficacy)
by - by Jenni Donohoo, Glenn Forbes
In Collective Impact, authors Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes identify barriers that impede collective teacher efficacy and detail effective strategies school leaders can use to overcome these obstacles.
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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