Book of the Month for November 2024
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.
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:...
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...