Books

Leading a competency-based elementary school: The Marzano Academies model details a model of competency-based education (CBE) based on decades of research and refined in practice in Marzano Academies schools. Authors Robert J Marzano and Brian J Kosena guide primary school leaders through the shift from a traditional school to an effective CBE system.

In Teaching in a competency-based elementary school: The Marzano Academies model, authors Robert J Marzano and Seth D Abbott introduce a purpose-built model of instruction for primary teachers facilitating student learning, supporting individual growth and fostering community in CBE systems. Based on decades of research, as well as practical experience in Marzano Academies schools, this book offers a detailed breakdown of effective teaching for competency-based classrooms.

In Teaching with empathy, Lisa Westman explores three types of empathy – affective, cognitive and behavioural – and clarifies how they intertwine with curriculum, learning environment, equity practices, instruction and assessment, and grading and reporting.

In Mapping professional practice: How to develop instructional frameworks to support teacher growth, authors Heather Bell-Williams and Justin Baeder dive into the complexities and payoffs of implementing solid frameworks that establish shared expectations and capture the complex work of teaching.

Learn a better way forward with the guidance of Doable differentiation: Twelve strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Author Jane AG Kise provides a series of low-effort, high-reward strategies F–12 educators can use in their daily practice to support, engage and challenge students while ensuring all students benefit from equitable instruction.

Beyond conversations about race: A guide for discussions with students, teachers, and communities invites F–12 teachers and leaders into a respectful dialogue about race that advocates school-changing action. The authors call on their lived experiences and their work with tens of thousands of educators, leaders and students to help all of us do better in our schools and communities.

What can teachers do to support their students’ social-emotional learning (SEL)? The answer is simple – when educators invest in their own social and emotional wellbeing, they are empowered to teach SEL skills more effectively to their students. In this timely book, the authors explore social-emotional learning through a unique lens that considers both the educator’s and the student’s needs.

In Coaching for educator wellness, author Tina H Boogren provides instructional and self-care strategies that coaches and mentors can implement to support all teachers. Boogren draws from her extensive coaching experience to share interactive activities and easy-to-replicate strategies for highly effective coaching to get educators from where they are to where they want to be.

In You can learn! Building student ownership, motivation, and efficacy with the PLC at Work® process, authors Tim Brown and William M Ferriter offer strategies and protocols designed to foster self-efficacy in students. Drawing on research from experts and their own experiences, the authors detail the significant impact self-efficacy has on student learning, wellbeing and achievement.

Finnish lessons 3.0 encourages readers to think big and bold to find new solutions for improving their schools and entire education systems. This third edition of the Grawemeyer Award Winner includes important new material about teaching children with special needs, the role of play in high-quality education, and Finland’s responses to growing inequality, slipping international test scores and the global pandemic.

Learn how to close the provision gap for culturally and linguistically diverse learners with this essential resource. In this completely revised second edition, Dr Berry introduces a new five-step framework that focuses on academic equity for all students. 

Educational technology and online instruction experts Stephanie Smith Budhai and Laura McLaughlin offer advice on how best to keep students engaged, participating and learning in a digital or hybrid space. Whether the instruction is synchronous, asynchronous or dual audience, Increasing engagement in online learning will help F–12 teachers create a better experience for learners and teachers alike.