Book of the Month for May 2024

Leading Learning and Teaching

 

by - Stephen Dinham

Leading Learning and Teaching is a thorough, comprehensive sourcebook on school improvement and best-practice leadership, including extensive references, case studies and evidence to back up arguments.

Written by a recognised and influential expert in the field of education leadership, all school leaders should have access to this vital resource.

Book of the Month

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.

Previous Reads

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 - Book of the month Feb 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