10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education

Jimmy Casas editor Jeffrey Zoul editor Todd Whitaker editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:13th Dec '18

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How do great educators bring about real change to make a difference in students’ lives? In this first volume of the Routledge Great Educators Series, 10 of education’s most inspiring thought-leaders come together to share their top suggestions you need right now to innovate in your school or classroom. You will gain fresh insights and practical strategies on these essential topics:

  • Personalizing professional learning (Jeffrey Zoul)
  • Promoting a positive school culture (Todd Whitaker)
  • Improving our hiring practices (Jimmy Casas)
  • Designing spaces that maximize learning (Thomas C. Murray)
  • Empowering students in their learning and assessments (Starr Sackstein)
  • Flipping the classroom to reach each student (Kirk Humphreys)
  • Positioning libraries as learning hubs (Shannon McClintock Miller)
  • Helping others embrace technology changes (Katrina Keene)
  • Developing personal, not just professional, skills (Dwight Carter)
  • Embracing each student's passions and strengths (LaVonna Roth)

Filled with inspiring stories throughout, the book will leave you feeling motivated to take risks and try new things in your own school or classroom. As the authors say, if we want to make a real difference, it’s not enough to do the things we do better; we must also do new and better things!

"Imagine you have the opportunity to learn from the most exciting, innovative and inspiring educators today…..all in one book! 10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education is an exciting project that brings today’s brightest educators together to share ideas, resources, and practices that can be tried tomorrow. Be ready to be engaged and inspired, and to innovative your practices tomorrow."Jessica Cabeen, Principal, 2017 Minnesota Nationally Distinguished Principal, Author and Speaker

"Imagine having a resource at your fingertips of wisdom and insight from an eclectic band of leaders in education. One need not imagine further than this highly engaging book. Whether you have attended one of the What the Great Educators Do Differently Conferences or you have yearned to participate, there is now a rich reservoir of voices united in leadership for you to visit, share, and apply. Each author paints a portrait in empowering the reader to take innovation to the next level in a classroom, schoolhouse, or district. This book is more than a series of next steps. It is an inspiring call to action for all educators to heed and carry forward in service of our kids and colleagues." — Sean Gaillard, Principal at Lexington Middle School, KY

"10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education is a valuable resource for educational leaders in various roles, as it not only identifies critical areas in our field, but also provides actionable solutions. The book is timely, relevant, and practical."Sarah-Jane Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, EduMatch®

"The book is geared for educators at all levels. Inspirational, aspirational and practical are apt descriptors of the thoughts shared by the education innovators in this first volume."—Marilyn King, deputy superintendent instruction, Bozeman, Mont., in AASA's School Administrator, May 2021, https://my.aasa.org/AASA/Resources/SAMag/2021/May21/Reviews.aspx


"Imagine you have the opportunity to learn from the most exciting, innovative and inspiring educators today…..all in one book! 10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education is an exciting project that brings today’s brightest educators together to share ideas, resources, and practices that can be tried tomorrow. Be ready to be engaged and inspired, and to innovative your practices tomorrow."Jessica Cabeen, Principal, 2017 Minnesota Nationally Distinguished Principal, Author and Speaker

"Imagine having a resource at your fingertips of wisdom and insight from an eclectic band of leaders in education. One need not imagine further than this highly engaging book. Whether you have attended one of the What the Great Educators Do Differently Conferences or you have yearned to participate, there is now a rich reservoir of voices united in leadership for you to visit, share, and apply. Each author paints a portrait in empowering the reader to take innovation to the next level in a classroom, schoolhouse, or district. This book is more than a series of next steps. It is an inspiring call to action for all educators to heed and carry forward in service of our kids and colleagues." — Sean Gaillard, Principal at Lexington Middle School, KY

"10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education is a valuable resource for educational leaders in various roles, as it not only identifies critical areas in our field, but also provides actionable solutions. The book is timely, relevant, and practical."Sarah-Jane Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, EduMatch®

ISBN: 9781138598829

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 530g

184 pages