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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System Recall: Leading for Equity and Excellence in Education

by - Alma Harris, Michelle S. Jones

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The Trust Factor: Strategies for School Leaders

by - Julie Peterson Combs, Stacey Edmonson, Sandra Harris

December 2019

Visible Learning Insights

by - by John Hattie, Klaus Zierer