Blended
Michael B. Horn
Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools by Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker is a practical, hands-on guide to transforming K-12 education through blended learning—the thoughtful mix of in-person teaching and online instruction. Drawing on the theory of disruptive innovation, the authors show how schools can move beyond simply adding technology to traditional classrooms and instead design learning models that put students’ needs and progress at the center of instruction. The book builds on ideas from Disrupting Class and lays out a clear framework for implementing blended learning in real schools. It offers step-by-step guidance for educators, administrators, and school leaders on how to combine digital resources with face-to-face teaching to unlock greater personalization, engagement, and flexibility for students. Along the way, Horn and Staker share practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls, ensuring that technology truly supports learning goals rather than distracting from them. Blended is ideal for anyone involved in education—from classroom teachers to district leaders—who wants insightful, actionable strategies for improving schooling through thoughtful innovation rather than quick fixes.
From Reopen to Reinvent
Michael B. Horn
In the wake of unprecedented disruption, 'From Reopen to Reinvent' offers a compelling blueprint for transforming K-12 education. Michael B. Horn argues that the pandemic, while challenging, presents a unique opportunity to dismantle outdated schooling models that fail both disadvantaged and privileged students. Through insightful analysis and practical strategies, this book guides educators, parents, and policymakers toward creating a personalized, mastery-based system that fosters passion, guarantees success, and prepares every child for a fulfilling life in the 21st century.
Fostering Grit
Thomas R. Hoerr
Explore strategies for cultivating grit in students, equipping them with the tenacity, perseverance, and resilience needed to thrive in the face of real-world challenges. Learn how to create supportive environments, set expectations, and teach the vocabulary of grit, empowering students to embrace frustration and turn failures into valuable learning experiences.
Limitless Mind
Jo Boaler
Unlock your full potential and break free from limiting beliefs with this groundbreaking book. Discover the six keys to learning, backed by neuroscience, and transform your approach to life, education, and career. Learn how to cultivate a growth mindset, overcome challenges, and achieve limitless success.
Evidence-Informed Learning Design
Mirjam Neelen
A guide for learning professionals on how to design effective training programs based on scientific evidence from the learning sciences. It provides practical tools, techniques, and ingredients to improve learning experiences, debunking myths and misconceptions in the field.
Learning as We Go
Anu Partanen
An exploration of how we learn, how education systems work (and often don't), and how to make learning more accessible and effective for everyone. It challenges conventional wisdom about intelligence, aptitude, and the role of formal schooling, and offers insights into creating a more equitable and user-friendly learning environment.
Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
An exploration of effective learning strategies grounded in cognitive science. This book challenges common misconceptions about learning and offers evidence-based techniques for improving memory, comprehension, and application of knowledge. Discover how to make your learning stick!
Brave New Words
Sal Khan
"Brave New Words" is a timely and optimistic manifesto by Salman Khan, the visionary founder of Khan Academy. While many educators fear that Artificial Intelligence will lead to mass cheating or the end of the teaching profession, Khan argues the opposite: AI is the tool that will finally humanize the classroom. Khan frames the AI revolution as the solution to "Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem," a famous educational puzzle which showed that one-on-one tutoring allows students to perform two standard deviations better than those in traditional classrooms. Until now, giving every student a personal tutor was economically impossible. With tools like Khanmigo (Khan Academy's AI guide), Khan demonstrates how generative AI can act as a Socratic tutor for students—guiding them to answers rather than doing the work for them—and as a teaching assistant for educators, automating lesson planning and grading. Brave New Words argues that by offloading administrative drudgery to AI, we can free up teachers to do what they do best: provide human connection, mentorship, and inspiration.