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Empowering Teachers: Four Must-Read Books for Social Emotional Learning
I’ve listed four books below that I believe address some of the biggest struggles I’ve seen in the areas of social emotional learning this year. From student apathy to educator burnout, these are great resources for creating positive change!
Dianne McKinley
May 23, 20235 min read


Summer Reading List for Teachers
Summer is both a time of relaxation and preparation for teachers. As educators, we are always looking for ways to improve our instruction. We put together a summer reading list for teachers that are perfect for poolside reading.
Dianne McKinley
May 17, 20235 min read


Top 5 Books for Curriculum Directors in 2023
Whether you are a Curriculum Director by title or by assignment, an aspiring CD, or someone who just loves learning about curriculum design and development this booklist is for you. Every title on the top 5 books for curriculum directors in 2023 should be on your bookshelf this year.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 25, 20233 min read


10 Best Books for Teachers in 2020
Teaching is not easy. You need a lot of know-how, dedication, and patience to get the results that you want. Sometimes, you may feel that...
Dianne McKinley
Dec 9, 20228 min read


5 Brainy Books for Exploring School Discipline through a New Lens
Approaching school discipline through a preventative brain-aligned approach has been a goal of mine (and countless others) for years! In...
Dianne McKinley
Jul 11, 20225 min read


7 Picture Books to Use with Older Readers
Picture books aren’t just for preschoolers and younger children, readers of all ages enjoy and learn from picture books. I LOVE picture books! They are full of rich language, beautiful illustrations and photographs, and bonus, you can typically read them in one sitting.
April Connelley
Jul 4, 20223 min read


Fostering Life-Long Reading Habits: THE POWER OF A READING STACK
The routines and rituals that put books in our hands are important. They aren’t just crucial for personal growth, they are critical lessons that we need to teach students of all ages. Students need us to be transparent about when, why, and how we keep reading a priority. Leading a reading life means purposefully thinking about reading and how to fit it into our daily comings and goings. Our lives are busy and there is a lot of competition for each moment. Readers navigate
Dianne McKinley
May 2, 20224 min read


Prioritizing Physical & Mental Health Despite Ongoing Stress
I was recently asked to come have a conversation with the staff at a non-profit agency about managing personal stress as they continue their great work of supporting their community. It turns out their CEO, very in tune to the stress of her employees, had decided to mandate paid self-care days. Can you imagine? Each employee was to take one day off every two weeks, paid, without using their saved personal days, to combat the stress of the intense workload they’ve been carryin
Tiffany Creager
Dec 16, 202111 min read


Top 6 Books for Teachers in 2021
What we learned in 2020 was that there are many new aspects of learning to address. We have done research on the leaders in these areas and put together a book list to help you get a grasp on the new trends in education. Introducing our list of the 6 best books for teachers 2021.
Dianne McKinley
Nov 3, 20207 min read


5 Books Every New Elementary Teacher Should Read
Congratulations on your new teaching position! As educators, we commit to a lifetime of learning. You will learn more in your first five...
Dianne McKinley
Jul 7, 20204 min read


The 10 Best Education Books to Read in 2019
Teaching is a challenging job. Even before entering the classroom, teachers have to prepare schedules, lesson plans, and homework. They experience a mixed bag of feelings throughout their career: disappointment, frustration, joy, love, and triumph. Fortunately, there are books that provide real stories, tips, and motivation that will make teaching easier and more effective. The following is a list of the 10 best education books to read in 2019.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 2, 20195 min read


Top 10 Education Books to Read
Every time you open a new book, you’re embarking on a new intellectual and emotional journey. The ideas contained in a book can open your mind, helping you gain a deeper understanding of things that are significant to your personal or professional life. In particular, books about education can expand the knowledge database of educators, increase their awareness on the latest trends, and help them improve practices.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 6, 20186 min read
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