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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Recommended Read
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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May 2023
Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student
by - Jonathan Eckert
By addressing feedback, engagement, and well-being in ways that are sustainable and founded in justice, Just Teaching supports comprehensive growth while elevating the essential work of educators.
April 2023
De-implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works
by - Peter M. DeWitt
Follow this evidence-based framework to determine the efficacy of current practices, take practical steps to replace ineffective ones, and chart your school’s path to de-implementation.