Book Reviews

An eye opening account of the evolution of the teaching career. 

A fantastic read for those who strive, but need support, with work life balance in the education industry.

An excellent look at the physical components of development in students, and how educators can fill the learning gaps.

A great tool for infusing lessons with meaningful AI technology

An excellent analysis of how technology has changed the minds and behaviors in recent generations.  A must read for those currently in Education.

I'm a huge fan of Capturing Kids Hearts, and this book relates those same principles to all demographics and organizations.

A great guide for parents or anyone who works or communicates with youth on the most effective methods of communication.

An inspirational call to live outside of our preconceived limits and challenge ourselves for maximum growth

Eye opening research into the behaviors of varying degrees and types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A great resource for those participating in or leading PLCs with immensely applicable counsel

A heartbreaking account of how poverty affects our communities and families, and eye-opening advice on how to give genuine aid.

An intense collection of stories describing the Great Migration.

An interesting viewpoint on the origin and impact of family trauma, especially in high risk populations.

A character biography that focuses on the positive traits of an influential creator.

Overall has some great bias checkpoints and reflection opportunities, however, it must be noted that this writing is based on the controversial Critical Race Theory.

Excellent resource for those interested in facilitating Action Research in their classroom or on their campus.  Step by step instructions and modeling are immensely helpful in planning your own study.

A great read with research-based strategies and practical advice on how to help motivate students and apply the growth mindset to Authentic Learning Opportunities.

An extremely detailed resource for data driven instruction.  There are many embedded media materials and the content is relevant and specific.

An excellent read when approaching school improvement. The information included in each section is inspiring and immensely helpful in creating a plan.

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A short simple read with a big impact. Focused in some ways on the benefits of homeschooling, the research behind his statements is extremely beneficial to all educators.

A condensed study of trends in child development that help parents, families, educators and communities understand some of the newest changes in the science of the adolescent mind. A great psychology based read.

An intense historical telling of the foundations of public education based on the Industrial Revolution.  The author explains the changing needs of society and the purpose of schooling our children in a large public system with ideas for innovation and increased engagement. 

A fantastic read based on the three types of learning, focusing on the importance of Leadership Skills and teaching students how to think instead of what to think, or when to think. The author breaks down the caste system of past educational decisions and compares them to education options today.

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An excellent portrayal of the importance of why when creating innovation or change in business.

An easy read with applicable supports for creating and managing digital portfolios in the classroom

An in depth look at the specific actions behind continuous school improvement.  Bambrick-Santoyo gives clear guidance for improving student learning and enhancing staff and student culture.

A fantastic guide for those who find themselves in diverse collaborative teams and need the structure of PLC 

A fast read on the role of Managers, Employers and servant leaders.

with a focus on adult learning within the PLC process, it proves to be an excellent resource for resolving the challenge of apathy in public education.

An excellent read for parents and educators that highlights appropriate brain development for children of various ages. Topics covered provide essential skills in handling difficult or unexpected developmental stages.

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A phenomenal research based explanation of the definition and importance of working in Professional Learning Communities. A great resource for any teacher, administrator or instructional leader.

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A phenomenal and eye opening writing that focuses on diverse voices, implicit bias and how to tailor instruction and curriculum to be accessible to all learners.

A fantastic explanation of why we have staff division when approaching change, and real life application tips on how to prevent and resolve those conflicts. 

An excellent resource for teachers who needs clarification on types of assessments, best practices and the connection between assessment and instruction.

An impactful read on creating transformative learning experiences using the frameworks of SAMR and TPACK in the classroom.  Focused on technology, but includes insight on best practices that are immediately applicable.

A fantastic read on the importance of taxonomies, feedback and data collection and how to use assessment to improve instruction.

A comprehensive resource for using technology in the classroom, creating depth in technology tasks, and creating transformative learning environments and spaces that connect us globally.

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An inspiring guide to infusing creativity into everyday life to help prevent burnout in an industry where the social-emotional load can feel heavy.  Excellent advice and activities to help promote creativity in our everyday lives.

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