Book of the Month for July 2026
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. Here, you’ll learn how to meet your teachers where they are and help every one of them—from the raw novice to the savvy veteran, from the initiative-weary to the change-challenged to the already outstanding—develop the mindset and habits of master teachers. Real-life examples, practical tools, and strategies for managing time and energy demands will help you build your leadership capacity as you raise the level of instructional excellence throughout your school.
Book of the Month
August 2026
Meeting Wise: Making the Most of Collaborative Time for Educators
by - Kathryn Parker Boudett, Elizabeth A. City
This book, by two editors of Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning, attempts to bring about a fundamental shift in how educators think about the meetings we attend.
Previous Reads
July 2026
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.
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.