Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Stop playing “phone police” and start building focus. A essential classroom roadmap for educators navigating the digital age. Moving beyond simple bans, this practical guide offers actionable strategies—from “Tech Audits” to “Digital Sabbaths”—to help students regain their attention and cultivate self-regulation. It’s an empowering, witty, and necessary read for anyone who wants to help students thrive in a world that never stops scrolling.
Every teacher is a reading teacher. An essential, battle-tested guide for educators struggling to reach adolescents who have fallen behind. From actionable strategies for word recognition to techniques for boosting student motivation, this handbook offers concrete solutions that work across all subjects.
Elena Aguilar’s Arise is a masterclass in transformational coaching. Moving beyond simple advice-giving, this 5-star professional guide explores how to impact the “3 B’s”—Beliefs, Behaviors, and Ways of Being. For counselors and school leaders, it provides a vital roadmap for navigating equity, power dynamics, and relational trust. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to foster deep, systemic change and build a more empathetic school culture.
Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart is an essential “GPS” for the human experience. Mapping 87 distinct emotions, this guide provides the language necessary for true connection and self-awareness. For educators and counselors, it’s a powerful tool for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), helping students name their feelings to reclaim their power. A must-read for anyone looking to build a more empathetic and resilient school community.