Book of the Month

July 2026

July Book of the Month

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.

Previous Reads

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

January 2025

The Pruning Principle: Mastering the Art of Strategic Subtraction Within Education

by - Simon Breakspear, Michael Rosenbrock

The Pruning Principle offers a groundbreaking approach to educational leadership, drawing inspiration from horticulture to address the chronic issues of overwork and inefficiency in schools. The authors, Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock, propose a radical shift from the culture of “doing more” to one of strategic subtraction, arguing that by carefully pruning away non-essential tasks and initiatives, schools can achieve better outcomes with less strain on resources and staff.