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In this first volume of the Routledge Great Educators Series, ten of education's most inspiring thought-leaders come together to bring you their top suggestions to innovate in your school or classroom. Filled with inspiring stories, the book will leave you feeling motivated to take risks and try new things in your own school or classroom.
List of contents
1: Innovative Professional Learning 2. Innovative Ways to Impact School Culture 3. Innovating Our Hiring Practices 4. Innovative Learning Spaces 5. Innovative Assessment that Amplifies Student Voice 6. Innovating the Math Classroom 7. Librarians...True Champions and Leaders of Innovation! 8. Sparking Innovation from Failure 9. Innovating Personal Skill Development 10. Taking Risks and Pushing Boundaries
About the author
Jimmy Casas (@casas_jimmy) is an educator, bestselling author, and speaker with 22 years of school leadership experience. He served 14 years as principal at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Under his leadership, Bettendorf was named one of the "Best High Schools" in the country three times by Newsweek and US News & World Report.
Todd Whitaker (@ToddWhitaker) is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri. He is a leading presenter in the field of education and has written more than 50 books including the national bestsellers What Great Teachers Do Differently and Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher, co-written with Madeline Whitaker Good and Katherine Whitaker.
Jeffrey Zoul (@Jeff_Zoul) is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader. During Jeff’s distinguished career in education he has served in a variety of roles, most recently as assistant superintendent for teaching and learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 in Deerfield, Illinois. Jeff is president of ConnectEDD, an organization specializing in educational conferences, professional learning, consulting, and coaching.
Summary
In this first volume of the Routledge Great Educators Series, ten of education’s most inspiring thought-leaders come together to bring you their top suggestions to innovate in your school or classroom. Filled with inspiring stories, the book will leave you feeling motivated to take risks and try new things in your own school or classroom.
