Book of the Month for July 2025

Teachers Who Lead: Practical Strategies for Building Responsive Teams

 

by - Ryan Dunn, Pauline Thompson, John Hattie

Designed for instructional coaches, grade-level leaders, subject coordinators, and team leaders, Teachers Who Lead highlights proven strategies to enhance teaching practices, foster collaboration, and impact student learning on a broader scale.

Drawing from the latest research on teacher leadership, school improvement, and real-world experiences, this practical guide emphasizes the essential skills and mindsets required to bridge teaching excellence and schoolwide leadership efforts. Key features include

  • Diagnostic tools to address complex educational challenges
  • Strategies to create shared high-quality resources that reduce workload and promote consistency
  • Collaborative leadership techniques to strengthen team dynamics and foster collective teacher efficacy
  • Real-world success stories offering insights into what works in educational leadership
  • Reflection questions to apply the book’s ideas in your unique school context

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Teachers Who Lead: Practical Strategies for Building Responsive Teams

by - Ryan Dunn, Pauline Thompson, John Hattie

Designed for instructional coaches, grade-level leaders, subject coordinators, and team leaders, Teachers Who Lead highlights proven strategies to enhance teaching practices, foster collaboration, and impact student learning on a broader scale.