Book of the Month for September 2025
Drawing together the worlds of classroom practice, school leadership and scientific research, this is an essential how-to guide for initiating and maintaining a school improvement journey based on the science of learning.
What we now know about learning and teaching is vast; yet often, wading through the thousands of articles and books on this subject can leave even the most seasoned educator overwhelmed. This guide instead offers a distillation of key understandings—for teaching, literacy, mathematics, curriculum and implementation—to launch your school improvement work.
Harnessing the Science of Learning also features contributions from thought leaders across the fields of learning sciences and educational practice: Pamela Snow, Tanya Serry, Zach Groshell, Reid Smith, Toni Hatten-Roberts, Simon Breakspear, Katie Roberts-Hull, David Morkunas, Steven Capp, Shane Pearson and Eamon Charles.
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Recommended Read
September 2025
Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement
by - Nathaniel Swain
Drawing together the worlds of classroom practice, school leadership and scientific research, this is an essential how-to guide for initiating and maintaining a school improvement journey based on the science of learning.
Previous Reads
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.
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.
June 2025
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...