What We’re Reading

The Shift to Competency-Based Learning in PLCs at Work™ “This terrific book is authentic, thoughtful, and practical. It serves as an anchor in a stormy sea of policy changes by expertly laying out what school leaders can do right now to create a firm foundation for student learning.” Douglas Reeves, founder, Creative Leadership Solutions About…

Building a New Vision to Transform Leading, Teaching, and Learning “We must reconsider what we’re working towards in education and reorient towards a purpose that’s relevant for today’s world, with all its challenges and opportunities. Redefining Student Success is an incredible gift—it’s a roadmap for educators and other stakeholders seeking to develop a shared vision…

Shifting to a Learner-Centered Paradigm “Evolving Education clearly articulates how to redefine success, create powerful learning experiences, and support them with enabling conditions. This would make a great book study for any school faculty or community group.”  Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart About the Authors:  Katie Martin is Chief Impact Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative.…

How Open Way Learning Can Transform Schools Kindle Edition  “Haigler and Owens offer a provocative new vision of what education could be. Education leaders, take note of ‘The Open Way:’ teacher-led collaborative teams can unlock innovation, student success, and teacher satisfaction like you’ve never seen.“ Bryan C. Hassel Ph.D, co-president of Public Impact & Opportunity…

Making Equitable Student-Centered, Sustainable Shifts “It is clear to me that this new book will be a major step forward for US educators seeking to transform their systems of teaching and learning to one that provides equitable and practical access for every student. As the authors point out in the introduction, ‘the work of transforming…

Coaching Students to Be Problem-Solvers “This work is an incredible contribution to teaching problem-solving,” Professor Marcia Delcourt, Coordinator, Ed.D. Instructional Leadership at Western Connecticut State University. “There will be nothing more essential for students in their personal, professional, and civic lives than to become self-directed, creative problem-solvers.”  Ken Kay, the founding CEO of EdLeader21 About…

The Quest to Remake the American High School “Lucid and engaging… The authors offer lively vignettes, a framework grounded in history and research, and a powerful, precise, and organized critical analysis. Mehta and Fine’s account of a holistic model for cultivating ‘learners ready to meet the challenges of the modern world’ will be as accessible…

A Project-Based Approach to Solving the Earth’s Most Urgent Problems “As we enter into life post-pandemic, this book is a roadmap for teachers wanting to delve into a technology-rich approach to helping students understand and think through some of the most challenging environmental concerns.”  Dr. Marquita Blades About the Authors:  James Fester is a teacher, educational consultant and instructional coach…

Five Roles and Mindsets That Ignite Positive Change “Leaders can shift from “accidental designers” to “design-inspired leaders,” acting with greater intention and achieving greater impact. You’ll learn how viewing the world through a more empathetic lens—a critical first step on the path to becoming a design-inspired leader—can raise your awareness of the uniqueness of your…

Support students academically, socially, and emotionally “Regardless of your role in education or mental health, read this marvelous book to learn how you can give the young people under your influence and care the strategies they will need for success in every aspect of their lives.” foreword by Maurice J. Elias About the Authors:  Richard…