Book of the Month for November 2024
With teacher and leader workloads and burnout at an all-time high, it’s time for de-implementation: de-prioritizing and deleting the less effective, higher-cost initiatives we implement in schools. De-implementation allows us to focus on practices that have more supporting evidence and a higher probability of positive impact on students, and at the same time gain much-needed work-life balance.
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December 2025
Empowering Young Leaders: How your Culture and Ethos can Enhance Student Leadership within your School
by - Gohar Khan
The ethos, culture, and climate of a school lie at the very heart of its success and have a dramatic impact on the future of its students. This exciting new book shows how through values-based, inclusive, and aspirational leadership, teachers and school leaders can support students in becoming well rounded, globally minded change-makers of the...
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August 2025
Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry
by - Marcia Reynolds
From a founding member of the coaching movement comes a detailed guide to mastering one of a coach's toughest skills: thoughtfully reflecting clients' words and expressions back to them so they see themselves and their world through new eyes.
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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.
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Doing Middle Leadership Right: A Practical Guide to Leading with Honesty and Integrity in Schools
by - by Lyndsay Bawden, Jade Hickin, Kaley Macis-Riley
For any new, experienced or prospective middle-leader Doing Middle Leadership Right provides a professional insight into how to lead with humanity at the centre of your practice. It puts staff and their wellbeing first – focussing not only on how to have the highest standards for both students and staff but also how to lead...