• What it takes to cultivate a school culture in which every student and staff member feels seen and heard.
• How to treat student and staff missteps as opportunities for teaching and learning based on dignity and respect.
• How to build leadership capacity and Culturize school pride.
• The value of student-centered classrooms and school-related programs.

Creating the best school experiences for students and educators isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing the right things.

School can be amazing. But for far too long, many practices have continued simply because of the phrase “that is the way we have always done it.” The status quo and average results are no longer acceptable!

In Stop. Right. Now. authors and education leaders Jimmy Casas and Jeffrey Zoul identify 39 practices, programs, processes, philosophies, and people problems that schools must eliminate in order to improve education for all involved. Schools are inspiring and joyous places, but they can be so much better. In this book, the authors invite you to join a campaign to do less by. . .

• Putting an end to "more solely for the sake of more"
• Not doing things merely because they have always been done
• Saying no to what doesn’t work
• Finding better ways to serve students—and the entire school community
  
  

In this third volume of the Routledge Great Educators Series, ten of education’s inspiring thought-leaders come together to bring you their perspectives on how to improve equitable outcomes in your school or classroom, so that all students have what they need to succeed. You will learn how to overcome barriers to equity of access; embrace a student’s cultural capital; attract and retain a diverse talent pool; incorporate intersectional identities in an inclusive classroom; implement more equitable assessment practices; build resilience and equity through chess; advance equity in early childhood programs; abolish a culture of competition and work toward a culture of cooperation; and increase stakeholder commitment to racial equity. Appropriate for K–12 educators at all levels, the book provides strategies, insights, and inspiration to help you lead for equity and make real changes in your classroom, building, and community.

The best educators never stop learning about their students or their craft. In this second volume of the Routledge Great Educators Series, ten of education’s most inspiring thought-leaders come together to bring you their top suggestions for improving your students’ learning in the classroom and your own professional learning as an educator.

You’ll gain fresh insights on learning how to…

·         Influence others and make a greater impact as a leader. (Todd Whitaker)

·         “Unlearn" traditional practices that no longer serve our students. (Jeffrey Zoul)

·         Be vulnerable and willing to learn from and with colleagues. (Jimmy Casas)

·         Master your emotional intelligence to improve people skills. (Sanée Bell)

·         Shift the focus from grading to standards-based learning. (Garnet Hillman)

·         Create student-centered learning environments with flexible seating. (Kayla Dornfeld)

·         Balance the role of technology in your life and plug in more intentionally. (Jessica Cabeen)

·         Focus on the non-negotiables for success with the hardest-to-reach kids. (Brian Mendler)

·         Apply a cross-curricular, design-thinking approach to your curriculum. (Erin Klein)

·         Connect with colleagues and students for true collaboration. (Derek McCoy)

The book’s practical strategies and stories will inspire you on your journey to make a difference in students’ lives.

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!