Every year, I invite readers of this blog to share the favorite education-related book they read during the previous twelve months. The books could have been published earlier and the only requirement is that you had read them sometime this year.
In addition to the leaving the name of the title and author in the comments section, it would be great if you could also write one sentence explaining why you liked the book. I’ve received quite a few responses so far but, as always, I wanted to post about it again for those who missed it the first time.
The deadline for me to receive your recommendations is December 24th. I’ll publish the entire list the following week.
You might also be interested in seeing book recommendations from previous years:
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2015
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2014
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2013
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2012
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2011
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2010
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2009
The Best Education-Related Books Visitors To This Blog Read In 2008
Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros. This book inspired me to think more pragmatically about innovation and gave me the tools to make positive changes in my classroom and professional learning.
I don’t know if this counts or not, but I was really impressed by this psychology book:
‘Me, Myself, and Us,’ by Brian R. Little
As a teacher, I am fascinated by my students and their personalities, and I learned a lot about the science of personality psychology from this very user-friendly and fun book (Brian Little has a great sense of humor).
Student Centred Leadership by Viviane Robinson. The main thing about SCL is that it is pragmatic: concrete practices that educational leaders can implement that will have a direct effect on student achievement. And easy to read!
PUSHOUT by Monique Morris. It offers an in-depth look at the disproportionate rate at which Black girls are expelled from schools. It’s heart-breaking but essential.
Also, THE TEACHER WARS by Dana Goldstein should be on every Best Of list related to education until it’s a permanent part of the education canon.
Education and the Commercial Mindset by Samuel Abrams, by far the best/most insightful book re Ed-reform, Edison project and the problem with a market-oriented approach to education. Though I also really like Goldstein’s Teacher Wars
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance…back to the philosophy of holistic education. Nice read to refocus and ground educators 😊
Transforming School Culture by Anthony Muhammad –> practical, effective strategies for school leaders.