School Leadership

As educators, we have learned the research on brain science, we have seen that addressing only the academic needs of students isn't enough, and we have attended all the [virtual] conferences on why we need to consider more than simply a child's IQ or test scores when supporting them. But what do we do now? The Whole Child School answers that question. Providing practical strategies for younger and older students, Job Iles takes us from ambiguity to application.

Examines major myths informing American education and explores how educators can better serve students, increase college retention rates, and develop alternatives to college that don’t disadvantage students on the basis of race or income Each year, as the founding headmaster of the Boston Arts...

50 Things to Know About Being a Middle School English Teacher by author Dwayne Vega offers an approach to adjusting your English classroom. Most books on language arts instruction tell you to adopt theoretical and unproven suggestions. In this book, you'll discover how to get your students or children to view writing more positively. This book will help you understand what is going on with middle school students and help you craft lessons to address those changes.

The demands of principalship can be overwhelming. Integrating culturally responsive teaching and learning methods into everyday instruction can feel like an impossible feat, but it is not. All you need is the right guidance. If you want to master culturally responsive leadership, create an inclusive school environment, and improve academic outcomes in diverse educational settings, then you need to read this book!

Homegrown CEO: A Mother's Blueprint to Cultivating Leadership in Your Child is a personal and inspiring account of one mother's journey in raising a child who grew up to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. The author, Neha M., shares valuable insights, lessons, and strategies from her unique experience, offering a comprehensive guide for parents looking to nurture leadership qualities in their children. This book is not about molding your child into a CEO. It's about recognizing the inherent leadership potential in them and providing the right environment, tools, and values.

A practical guide to overcoming the challenges of creative work, including where to start, how to give or get feedback, when to change direction, and how to stand up for what matters, from Stanford University's world-renowned d.school. The everyday moments of creative work can be rife with fear...

Communicating is tougher than ever. Our relationships are suffering. We are losing our ability to relate and interact with each other. Despite our advances in technology, people feel lonely and disconnected. Brett Keirstead, a 30-year sales professional, wants to do something about it. We Are All Sales, People teaches five key skills that anyone can adapt to dramatically improve the quality of their communication and relationships at home, at school, and at work.

This book can change the way you listen to big shots - meaning mostly businesspersons but with a snapshot or two of politicians - as they pontificate for public consumption and personal gain. You'll recognize the spin, that dastardly polite euphemism for lies that the advertising/PR folks coined years ago to anoint their profession with a bit of undeserved dignity. In the process you might gain a more realistic grasp of what's going on around you and how your mind is being manipulated (i.e., brainwashed).

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey illustrates how his principles of leadership can be applied to children of all ages—updated and revised for modern students. In today’s world, we are inundated with information...