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The Revolution is not for the faint of heart.No revolution is easy, but with our learners’ futures at risk, the stakes in education have never been higher. To ensure that our learners are prepared to respond to and solve the complex problems they will face in this age of information and innovation, we must make our schools relevant, challenging, and inviting. Education needs a revolution!In The Revolution, Middle School Principals Darren Ellwein and Derek McCoy call out the stagnant practices and irrelevant mindsets that prevent our learners from thriving in the modern world. More importantly, they lead the charge for change by identifying ways that passionate, forward-thinking educators can inspire globally connected cultures of innovation and creativity. Join the movement! Become a revolution@ry educator!  “The Revolution is a compelling call for all of our schools to change—and to do what children need now.”—Barbara Bray, author, speaker, blogger, and host of the Rethinking Learning podcast “The authors write from a place of deep credibility and anchor their aspirational message in very real terms. This book will be a juggernaut in leading school change.”—Brad Gustafson, EdD, award-winning principal, author, and speaker “Darren and Derek provide an honest account of the joys, struggles, moral mandates, and challenges of revolutionizing education to better serve all children.”—Yong Zhao, Foundation Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas, and author of Reach for Greatness “Filled with practical examples and personal anecdotes, this book will push you to reimagine how schools can look for all learners."—Jimmy Casas, educator, author, and speaker

How do you engage learners in the Digital Age?Engaged students are more likely to internalize learning and apply it to situations beyond the classroom. So how can you get your learners to engage? In Block Breaker, educator Brian Aspinall explains that the wildly popular game Minecraft may be just the right tool for the job. Sharing his own and other educators' success with Minecraft (and other programming applications) in the classroom, Brian reveals how these adaptable tools can be leveraged to engage learners and empower them to find success. Why Minecraft? It offers immediate feedback on a personalized learning platform. Inquiry tasks encourage students to collaborate, problem solve, and explore multiple approaches to finding a solution. And it's a fun way to practice critical thinking and spatial reasoning! Complete with lesson ideas and learning strategies, Block Breaker will help you tear down barriers and build powerful connections for learning. "Brian has yet again challenged us to rethink best practices with regards to pedagogy and twenty-first-century learning. This is a great read for all educators!" -Alice Keeler, educator, author, and edtech blogger "If you read Block Breaker, there's a good chance that you'll be stirred to rethink how you see STEM's role in schools. There's a great chance you'll be motivated to strive to be the best teacher possible through Brian Aspinall's deft storytelling skills. But there's a superb chance both will happen." -Matt Miller, blogger, speaker, author of Ditch That Textbook "This book is sure to bring joyful learning and teaching experiences to many students and educators across all subject areas." -Cynthia Gozzard, educator, Minecraft global mentor, edtech enthusiast

Countless opportunities to create real change exist in every school-just waiting for someone to take the lead. In Lead beyond Your Title, educator and technology-integration specialist Nili Bartley challenges educators to become catalysts for change-regardless of their titles.

Keeping track of time, data, and ideas, not to mention assignments, can sometimes seem impossible. And if you struggle with organization and efficiency, just imagine how much more your students may be struggling to keep up with life's daily demands. In Creatively Productive, Lisa Johnson gives you tools and strategies that will help you equip your students with skills and resources they need to succeed in school-and in life.

When three spoiled princes set out to see what life is like outside the castle, they end up finding new friends and unexpected treasures. In The Princes of Serendip, Allyson Apsey offers a twist on an age-old tale and reveals the true meaning of the word serendipity. Join the three princes as they learn that hard work, love, and living life to its fullest just may be the path to discovering the greatest joys life has to offer. "This delightful story will be appreciated by children as well as the adults in their lives . . . Congratulations to Allyson Apsey for this impressive debut in picture book writing."-Nell K. Duke, professor of literacy, language, and culture, University of Michigan "Allyson Apsey has created a sweet story about three princes and the lessons they learn about kindness, gratitude, and pride-lessons that are so important for every child to hear."-Todd Nesloney, award-winning educator and bestselling author "The Princes of Serendip is a must-read for all learners and ages."-Jessica Cabeen, author of Hacking Early Learning and coauthor of Balance Like a Pirate "My daughters love this book! They loved how the princes learned kindness, love, and gratitude. My oldest daughter said, 'The story made me feel great because the princes were working hard to help people in need. I love how they saw the beauty in others.'" -Karen Festa, wife, mom, and passionate educator

After running twelve marathons in twelve months, Adam Welcome shares the mindset and tactics necessary for accomplishing big dreams. You don't have to be a runner or even an athlete to be inspired by this power-filled book. Whatever your personal or professional goals are, Adam's example and encouragement will challenge you to set your sights on something bigger and to push yourself to get more out of life.

Technology supports learning by providing extraordinary opportunities, but it will never replace the life that REAL educators bring to our schools. REAL educators are relatable, they expose vulnerability by sharing their experiences, they are approachable, and they learn through life. REAL educators are the heart of our schools. Though Tara Martin's personal and engaging stories, you'll learn the power of being true to yourself and find the courage to teach from the heart.

What do nutrition, movement, and mindfulness have to do with education? Everything.As a two-time American Ninja Warrior contestant, educator, and NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, Jen Burdis pushes herself to physically and mentally overcome obstacles. And she knows that teachers and students have to do the same to succeed every day. In The EduNinja Mindset, Jen shares eleven powerful habits to help educators, learners, and their families live stronger, more vibrant lives. You'll learn how to . . . Set and achieve meaningful goals Develop grit and flexible thinking Live with purpose and stop worrying about being perfect Practice mindfulness and reduce stress Take care of yourself inside and outThe EduNinja Mindset empowers you to become the best version of yourself so you can help others win. "Jen's story is one of success through resiliency, integrity, and fortitude. Educators everywhere can draw inspiration from her example."-Dr. John Skretta, superintendent of Norris School District "An incredible, inspirational book about reaching for personal greatness inside and outside the classroom."-Jon Gordon, author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter "The EduNinja Mindset epitomizes the journey of Jen: from a small-town girl with a learning disability to a big-time role model with a plan to help others."-Russ Rose, Penn State women's volleyball coach

More standards, tests, and mandates are not the answer to improving literacy. Travis Crowder and Todd Nesloney explain that sparking a passion for words, stories, and self-expression in learners is the surest path to instilling a lifelong love of learning. Through real-life stories and practical strategies they inspire educators in every subject area to incorporate reading and writing in meaningful and engaging ways.

In Make Learning MAGICAL, educator Tisha Richmond pulls back the curtain to reveal strategies you can use to transform your classroom. Laughter, fun, and gamified experiences can make school a place where students are inspired, empowered, and immersed in learning-and it doesn't require illusions or smoke and mirrors. The actionable techniques Tisha shares will equip you to put your students center stage in their learning experiences.

Learning to read-and teaching students to read-isn't always easy, which is why the most important tenet of developing a culture of reading in your school is to foster a love of reading. In Lead with Literacy, educator and elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture.

In Google Apps for Littles, author-educators Christine Pinto and Alice Keeler encourage teachers to tap into their young students' curiosity, particularly when it comes to technology. The authors share a wealth of innovative ways to integrate digital tools in the primary classroom to make learning engaging and relevant for even the youngest of today's twenty-first-century learners.

Balance Like a Pirate, a Lead Like a PIRATE Guide, was written by educators for educators with a focus on helping you create a lifestyle that allows you to break free from "e;shoulds"e; and "e;have tos."e; Educational leaders Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Johnson, and Sarah Johnson equip you with practical strategies and tools to thrive in every area of life. Balance is a myth, but living with purpose, passion, and priorities is within your reach.

What is the secret to school leadership? The Secret Solution follows the journey of Roger Rookie, a new principal, in his quest to become a fair and effective leader. Through the ups and downs of his first few years, Roger learns what works and what doesn't when it comes to leading people well. This engaging parable also brings to light many of the real-life characters in schools today-from naysayers and bullies to superstars and newbies-and reveals the best (and worst) ways to work with them. By using a narrative to explore four common leadership styles, the authors provide an effective, non-threatening way to discuss problematic attitudes and approaches with colleagues. This updated edition of The Secret Solution includes a reader's guide that delves into each of the four leadership personality styles to help you identify habits and traits that can help you and your team succeed. Authors and experienced leaders Todd Whitaker, Sam Miller, and Ryan Donlan serve as the guides to help you find your path to leadership success. "The Secret Solution is a great read that perfectly blends What Great Principals Do Differently and an enjoyable fiction novel. This book is a must-read for any aspiring new or veteran principals."-Jessica Johnson, principal/district assessment coordinator, Dodgeland Elementary School, Dodgeland, Wisconsin and coauthor ofThe Coach Approach to School Leadership and Breaking Out of Isolation "Anyone who is venturing down a path of campus management will benefit from the mistakes and lessons learned from The Secret Solution."-Amber Teamann, principal, Whitt Elementary, Wylie, Texas "Whitaker, Miller, and Donlan hit a home run with The Secret Solution. The parables within depict mistakes and lessons learned in a quick and easy, weekend-reading format." -Matt Townsley, director of instruction, Solon Community Schools, Solon, Iowa "With its amusing dialogue and thought-provoking graphics, The Secret Solution is a must-have for anyone entering into or new to the principalship. For veteran administrators, this book offers a valuable reflection on roads traveled, pitfalls to avoid, and practices to cultivate for continued success."-Mike Pinto, principal, James Cole Elementary School, Lafayette, Indiana

Make Your School a MasterpieceCan you imagine starting a school day with the festive, circus-like nature of the Beatles' music? That kind of positivity, says author-educator Sean Gaillard, is the attitude "all schoolhouses must be rooted in, as we are in the collective agency for world-changing work."In The Pepper Effect, Gaillard uses Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles as a template for inspiring the educators and principals to become more positive, innovative, creative, and collaborative-and for encouraging students to do the same. The book explores the four steps necessary for creating the conditions for motivation, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. You'll learn . . . The value of vision-and how to craft one The mindset that builds masterpieces of our schools The power of inclusion The key to ignoring naysayers in favor of creativity and progressExperience the magic of The Pepper Effect in your school! "This is an incredible book from an amazing leader. Whether you are a fan of The Beatles, Beethoven, or Bruno Mars, this book is for you." -Todd Whitaker, professor of educational leadership, University of Missouri "The Pepper Effect reveals the lessons Sean has learned along the way-combined with the artistic synergy of The Beatles-and paints a beautiful picture for how we can apply all of these insights to our own professional practice." -Laura Fleming, author of Worlds of Making "Sean Gaillard's The Pepper Effect takes the magic of The Beatles and transforms it into a thoughtful, practical guide for stimulating collaboration and community. Gaillard sagely draws upon the wisdom of the band's philosophy and creates a user's manual for living the well-lived life-not only in our professional worlds, but in the lives we share with our friends, neighbors, and families." -Kenneth Womack, author of Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin

The best gift life gives us is the freedom to choose who you want to be and what kind of life you want to live. In The Path to Serendipity, educational leader Allyson Apsey offers a funny, genuine, and clever look at the fortunes we can gain from even our worst experiences. Through her personal, relatable stories, you will learn strategies for living a meaningful life regardless of the craziness happening around you.

We say, “Student voice matters,” but are we really listening? Student voice. The phrase seems ubiquitous these days. But for all the talk about student voice at conferences and professional development meetings, the adults’ voices are still the only ones being heard in too many schools. Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter hope to change that with Let Them Speak!  In this powerful and inspiring book, you’ll learn . . .how to find out what your students really think, feel, and need, why it’s so important for students to feel like you care about them,what to do with the feedback you get from students, andhow to use student voice to improve education and school culture.What do your students have to say about grading, homework, bullying, schedules . . . life? Be willing to ask, and then Let Them Speak! “Coda and Jetter have done a fantastic job of showing how our students have valuable opinions that are just waiting to be shared—opinions that could unlock the secrets to even more success in our classrooms and schools.” —Paul Solarz, author of Learn Like a PIRATE “If your goal is to transform your classroom, school, or district and provide a true, student-focused learning experience, you will want to read Let Them Speak! and take action.” —Johnny Key, commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education “The authors convinced me that the path to lasting and meaningful school transformation is to simply let them speak!”—Kimberli Breen, national MTSS consultant, school psychologist,and school improvement trainer #LetStudentsSpeakLetThemSpeak.net

Students need guidance to succeed academically, but they also need our help to survive and thrive in today's turbulent world. They need someone to model the attributes that will help them win not just in school but in life as well. That someone is you. With forty-eight short, inspiring chapters, this book is suited for improving your personal practice daily. Or focus on a chapter each week to encourage your staff at meetings.

Crack the code for your students’ success! Future-ready students need to be creative. They need to know how to communicate their ideas and how to collaborate as problem solvers. And to master these and other twenty-first-century requirements, they will need to be critical thinkers. In Code Breaker, educator Brian Aspinall shares his insights on how to turn curriculum expectations into skills. Students identify problems, develop solutions, and use coding and computational thinking to apply and demonstrate their learning. From Aspinall’s collection of real-life examples and practical lesson ideas, you’ll discover how to...Use computational thinking and coding across all subjects and grade levelsEncourage students to let their skills and passions shineTeach learners to take risks so they can grow from failure and feedbackMake assessment meaningful—and fun—for you and your studentsYou don’t have to be a “computer geek” to empower your students with these essential skills. Code Breaker equips you to use computational thinking and coding in your classroom—regardless of your computer skill level—to increase creativity, remix assessment, and develop a class of coder ninjas!—— “Brian Aspinall puts a very human face on coding and helps the reader understand it can be implemented for all grade levels in meaningful ways.”—George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset “This book is for everyone who has ever asked, ‘Why should I care about coding?’ By the end of the story of the pooping baby, you will know why!” —Matthew Oldridge, speaker, writer, and mathematics educator “Brian Aspinall makes the case for how all educators can use the concepts of computational thinking to shape their pedagogy and instructional practices to increase student learning.”—Laura Fleming, library media specialist and author of Worlds of Making

Have you ever wished you were more creative . . . or that your students were more engaged in your lessons? The Wild Card is your step-by-step guide to experiencing a creative breakthrough in your classroom with your students. Wade and Hope King show you how to draw on your authentic self to deliver your content creatively and be the wild card who changes the game for your learners.

In Culturize, author and education leader Jimmy Casas shares insights into what it takes to cultivate a community of learners who embody the innately human traits our world desperately needs, such as kindness, honesty, and compassion. His stories reveal how these "e;soft skills"e; can be honed while meeting and exceeding academic standards of twenty-first-century learning.

School can be amazing. It can be a place where people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds enjoy learning together. And in this Lead Like a PIRATE Guide, author and elementary school principal Jay Billy explains that making school a place where students and staff want to be starts with culture. Lead with Culture offers personal stories and practical ideas for creating a sense of unity-even in the most diverse communities.

Feeling overextended, discouraged, or stressed?No matter where you are in your educational career, chances are you have, at times, felt overwhelmed and overworked. Maybe you feel that way right now. If so, you aren’t alone. But the more important news is that things can get better! You simply need the right map to help you move from frustrated to fulfilled.Unmapped Potential: An Educator’s Guide to Lasting Change can help you find your unique path to becoming the kind of educator—the kind of person—you want to be. You’ll learn…What your mental map is and how it shapes your thoughts and actionsWhy and how changing your thoughts can improve your resultsWhat self-limiting (perhaps, subconscious) beliefs may be preventing you from moving forwardHow you communicate your limiting or empowering beliefs to students and colleagues—without saying a wordHow to create habits that support the kind of life you want to liveSharing personal stories and drawing on mind-set and brain research, principals Julie Hasson and Missy Lennard reveal strategies that will help you create lasting, positive change for you, your colleagues, and your students.

Is the learning in your classroom static or dynamic? In Shake Up Learning, Kasey Bell guides teachers through the process of creating dynamic learning opportunities-from purposeful planning and maximizing technology to fearless implementation. You'll find templates and powerful, practical ideas to use tech to shake things up in your classroom.

In this inspiring book, Andrew Sharos offers real-life stories that prove AP classes shouldn't be relegated to "e;privileged"e; schools and students. With proper support, every student can experience success. All 4s and 5s offers a wealth of classroom and program strategies that equip you to develop a culture of academic and personal excellence.