Book of the Month for January 2025

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.

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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.

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September 2020

Inspiring Primary Curriculum Design (Unlocking Research)

by - James Biddulph, Julia Flutter

July 2020

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World

by - Ronald A. Heifetz, Marty Linsky, Alexander Grashow

June 2020

Systemic Coaching: Delivering Value Beyond the Individual

by - Peter Hawkins, Eve Turner