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.
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Januaray 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...
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February 2023
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
by - Zaretta L. Hammond
January 2023
Cynefin - Weaving Sense-Making into the Fabric of Our World
by - Dave Snowden, Zhen Goh, Sue Borchardt, Sue Borchardt, Sue Borchardt, Sue Borchardt
We have previously explored the Cynefin Framework in Osprey Consulting PLD for school networks. You may like to visit this again over the summer break…
December 2022
10 Steps to Develop Great Learners: Visible Learning for Parents
by - John Hattie, Kyle Hattie
John Hattie provides a simple 10 step plan for parents to nurture and develop their children’s learning. He draws on his globally famous Visible Learning research; Applicable for children of all ages; Includes advice on choosing the right school, communicating effectively with teachers and being the ‘first learner’ for your child.