10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education

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!