Book of the Month

March 2026

Developing Executive Functioning in the Primary Years: SOWATT Can We Do to Empower Learners?

by - Rosalyn Muir

In a world of rapid change, students need more than content – they need the skills to think, adapt and thrive. Traditionally, education has focused on what to learn, but the real power lies in teaching students how to learn. Dr Rosalyn Muir presents a compelling case in Developing Executive Functioning in the Primary Years: SOWATT can we do to empower learners? for intentionally teaching students how to “drive their learning”, by developing the executive functions and self-regulation skills that enable lifelong learning.

Previous Reads

November 2024

Making Room for Impact: A De-implementation Guide for Educators

by - by Arran Hamilton, John Hattie, Dylan Wiliam

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.

October 2024

The Art of Skimming Stones: Leading Sustained Improvement in Schools

by - Steven Trotter

The Art of Skimming Stones challenges conventional leadership frameworks, highlighting a crucial gap in their ability to effectively drive improvement.

September 2024

Thinking Protocols for Learning

by - Janelle Wills

Grow students into creative, ethical, and critical thinkers who confidently navigate our changing world. In this comprehensive guide, the author brings together strategies for teaching thinking skills, designing group activities, and promoting a collaborative classroom environment.