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Grading Smarter, Not Harder
by Myron Dueck • 2014
Zeros punish the struggling. The grading strategies that measure learning instead.
3.81
415
Grading Smarter, Not Harder Summary
Grading Smarter, Not Harder 86%
Zeros punish the struggling. The grading strategies that measure learning instead.
by Myron Dueck 2014
3.81
415 ratings
Teach Like a Champion 2.0
by Doug Lemov • 2014
Great teaching isn't instinct: it's sixty-two trainable moves, and here they are.
4.15
2k+
Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Summary
Teach Like a Champion 2.0 86%
Great teaching isn't instinct: it's sixty-two trainable moves, and here they are.
by Doug Lemov 2014
4.15
2k+ ratings
Teaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies
by Michelle Maxom • 2009
Teach English abroad from scratch: lesson planning, classroom control, and grammar that clicks.
3.62
126
Teaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies Summary
Teaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies 86%
Teach English abroad from scratch: lesson planning, classroom control, and grammar that clicks.
by Michelle Maxom 2009
3.62
126 ratings
Bullet Journaling
by Silvia Rose • 2019
The analog system that corrals your tasks, uncovers your patterns, and turns planning into a treat.
3.43
58
Bullet Journaling Summary
Bullet Journaling 86%
The analog system that corrals your tasks, uncovers your patterns, and turns planning into a treat.
by Silvia Rose 2019
3.43
58 ratings
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated
by Rebecca Rupp • 2000
Year-by-year homeschool planning that follows the child, using standards as a compass, not a cage.
3.97
1k+
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated Summary
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated 86%
Year-by-year homeschool planning that follows the child, using standards as a compass, not a cage.
by Rebecca Rupp 2000
3.97
1k+ ratings
The Teaching for Understanding Guide
by Tina Blythe • 1997
Understanding is performance. A practical framework for designing curriculum that proves it.
3.79
76
The Teaching for Understanding Guide Summary
The Teaching for Understanding Guide 86%
Understanding is performance. A practical framework for designing curriculum that proves it.
by Tina Blythe 1997
3.79
76 ratings
The Well-Trained Mind
by Susan Wise Bauer • 1999
A K-12 curriculum building memory, logic, and expression around the story of civilization.
4.33
8k+
The Well-Trained Mind Summary
The Well-Trained Mind 86%
A K-12 curriculum building memory, logic, and expression around the story of civilization.
by Susan Wise Bauer 1999
4.33
8k+ ratings
Modular Online Learning Design
by Amanda Nichols Hess • 2020
A modular design method for online instruction: build once, remix, and scale across every context.
Modular Online Learning Design Summary
Modular Online Learning Design 86%
A modular design method for online instruction: build once, remix, and scale across every context.
by Amanda Nichols Hess 2020
Living Forward
by Michael Hyatt • 2016
Drifting is a planning gap, not a character flaw. The one-day fix for reclaiming direction.
3.89
6k+
Living Forward Summary
Living Forward 86%
Drifting is a planning gap, not a character flaw. The one-day fix for reclaiming direction.
by Michael Hyatt 2016
3.89
6k+ ratings
Art of the Long View, The
by Peter Schwartz • 1991
Predicting the future is a fool's game. The smart money rehearses it instead.
3.80
924
Art of the Long View, The Summary
Art of the Long View, The 86%
Predicting the future is a fool's game. The smart money rehearses it instead.
by Peter Schwartz 1991
3.80
924 ratings
100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
by Cathy Duffy • 2005
Match curriculum to learning style and philosophy, then pick from 100 reviewed options.
4.10
1k+
100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Summary
100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum 86%
Match curriculum to learning style and philosophy, then pick from 100 reviewed options.
by Cathy Duffy 2005
4.10
1k+ ratings
Learning at Home Pre K-3
by Ann Barbour • 2014
Ditch the dittos: how to design homework that gets families talking, playing, and learning together.
Learning at Home Pre K-3 Summary
Learning at Home Pre K-3 86%
Ditch the dittos: how to design homework that gets families talking, playing, and learning together.
by Ann Barbour 2014
100 TESOL Activities for Teachers
by Shane Dixon • 2016
One hundred communicative ESL activities for every phase of a lesson, no rote drills required.
4.35
37
100 TESOL Activities for Teachers Summary
100 TESOL Activities for Teachers 85%
One hundred communicative ESL activities for every phase of a lesson, no rote drills required.
by Shane Dixon 2016
4.35
37 ratings
The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation
by Sue Cowley • 2018
Stop teaching to the middle. How to differentiate so every learner makes real progress.
4.06
33
The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation Summary
The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation 85%
Stop teaching to the middle. How to differentiate so every learner makes real progress.
by Sue Cowley 2018
4.06
33 ratings
e-Learning by Design
by William Horton • 2006
Stop building courses that just present slides. The activity-first system for e-learning that works.
3.89
219
e-Learning by Design Summary
e-Learning by Design 85%
Stop building courses that just present slides. The activity-first system for e-learning that works.
by William Horton 2006
3.89
219 ratings
Teaching Johnny to Think
by Leonard Peikoff • 2014
Ayn Rand's philosophy applied to education: a method that trains the conceptual mind step by step.
4.13
159
Teaching Johnny to Think Summary
Teaching Johnny to Think 85%
Ayn Rand's philosophy applied to education: a method that trains the conceptual mind step by step.
by Leonard Peikoff 2014
4.13
159 ratings
The Art of Unit Testing
by Roy Osherove • 2009
C# unit testing without the brittle tests: stubs, mocks, and the isolation patterns that work.
4.09
1k+
The Art of Unit Testing Summary
The Art of Unit Testing 85%
C# unit testing without the brittle tests: stubs, mocks, and the isolation patterns that work.
by Roy Osherove 2009
4.09
1k+ ratings
Teach Like a Champion 3.0
by Doug Lemov • 2021
63 classroom techniques that force participation, demand precision, and win back wasted minutes.
4.26
408
Teach Like a Champion 3.0 Summary
Teach Like a Champion 3.0 85%
63 classroom techniques that force participation, demand precision, and win back wasted minutes.
by Doug Lemov 2021
4.26
408 ratings
The Content Fuel Framework
by Melanie Deziel • 2020
A two-part matrix turns any topic into one hundred distinct pieces of content.
4.12
205
The Content Fuel Framework Summary
The Content Fuel Framework 85%
A two-part matrix turns any topic into one hundred distinct pieces of content.
by Melanie Deziel 2020
4.12
205 ratings
The 12 Week Year for Writers
by A Trevor Thrall • 2021
A 12-week planning system that forces writers to finish: no more year-long projects that never end.
4.07
183
The 12 Week Year for Writers Summary
The 12 Week Year for Writers 85%
A 12-week planning system that forces writers to finish: no more year-long projects that never end.
by A Trevor Thrall 2021
4.07
183 ratings
High-Impact Instruction
by Jim Knight • 2012
Turn chaotic standards into clear daily targets, and fragile coaching into lasting classroom change.
4.16
334
High-Impact Instruction Summary
High-Impact Instruction 85%
Turn chaotic standards into clear daily targets, and fragile coaching into lasting classroom change.
by Jim Knight 2012
4.16
334 ratings
Tactical Urbanism
by Mike Lydon • 2014
How to hack your city with paint, planters, and pop-up parks, and prove change is possible now.
3.99
315
Tactical Urbanism Summary
Tactical Urbanism 85%
How to hack your city with paint, planters, and pop-up parks, and prove change is possible now.
by Mike Lydon 2014
3.99
315 ratings
The Writing Revolution
by Judith C. Hochman • 2017
Clear writing is teachable. The method starts with a single sentence and works in every classroom.
4.37
2k+
The Writing Revolution Summary
The Writing Revolution 85%
Clear writing is teachable. The method starts with a single sentence and works in every classroom.
by Judith C. Hochman 2017
4.37
2k+ ratings
Running the Room
by Tom Bennett • 2020
Stop reacting to disruption. Build a classroom where behavior is taught, not just demanded.
4.22
873
Running the Room Summary
Running the Room 85%
Stop reacting to disruption. Build a classroom where behavior is taught, not just demanded.
by Tom Bennett 2020
4.22
873 ratings
Teaching for Experiential Learning
by Scott D. Wurdinger • 2009
Students learn by doing. Replace lectures with projects, problems, and community action.
3.75
12
Teaching for Experiential Learning Summary
Teaching for Experiential Learning 85%
Students learn by doing. Replace lectures with projects, problems, and community action.
by Scott D. Wurdinger 2009
3.75
12 ratings
Content Design
by Sarah Richards • 2017
Stop writing, start designing: a research-first way to make content that users actually need.
4.31
734
Content Design Summary
Content Design 85%
Stop writing, start designing: a research-first way to make content that users actually need.
by Sarah Richards 2017
4.31
734 ratings
The Event Planning Toolkit
by Linda Joyce Jones • 2020
Events run on project management, not magic. The practical toolkit for smooth execution.
4.33
12
The Event Planning Toolkit Summary
The Event Planning Toolkit 85%
Events run on project management, not magic. The practical toolkit for smooth execution.
by Linda Joyce Jones 2020
4.33
12 ratings
Nicely Said
by Nicole Fenton • 2014
Your website has a voice. The rules for making it helpful, clear, and worth reading.
4.11
554
Nicely Said Summary
Nicely Said 85%
Your website has a voice. The rules for making it helpful, clear, and worth reading.
by Nicole Fenton 2014
4.11
554 ratings
Invent To Learn
by Sylvia Libow Martinez • 2013
How to trade direct instruction for iterative design, physical making, and real student ownership.
4.17
803
Invent To Learn Summary
Invent To Learn 85%
How to trade direct instruction for iterative design, physical making, and real student ownership.
by Sylvia Libow Martinez 2013
4.17
803 ratings
The Everything Guide to Study Skills
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick • 2011
Assignments on time, notes you review, and teacher relationships that lead to recommendations.
3.88
113
The Everything Guide to Study Skills Summary
The Everything Guide to Study Skills 85%
Assignments on time, notes you review, and teacher relationships that lead to recommendations.
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick 2011
3.88
113 ratings
Event Planning and Management
by Ruth Dowson • 2014
A planning system for events that must deliver, from the first objective to the final debrief.
4.33
12
Event Planning and Management Summary
Event Planning and Management 85%
A planning system for events that must deliver, from the first objective to the final debrief.
by Ruth Dowson 2014
4.33
12 ratings
The Brave Learner
by Julie Bogart • 2019
How to run a homeschool that thrives on curiosity and connection, not curriculum and checklists.
4.17
7k+
The Brave Learner Summary
The Brave Learner 85%
How to run a homeschool that thrives on curiosity and connection, not curriculum and checklists.
by Julie Bogart 2019
4.17
7k+ ratings
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
by John M. Bryson • 1988
How public and nonprofit leaders turn mandates and mission into strategy that gets implemented.
3.65
364
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations Summary
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations 85%
How public and nonprofit leaders turn mandates and mission into strategy that gets implemented.
by John M. Bryson 1988
3.65
364 ratings
Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
by Kim Marshall • 2009
Replace useless annual evaluations with five-minute visits that actually close achievement gaps.
3.93
259
Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Summary
Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation 85%
Replace useless annual evaluations with five-minute visits that actually close achievement gaps.
by Kim Marshall 2009
3.93
259 ratings
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method
by Randy Ingermanson • 2014
From one sentence to a full novel draft, one step at a time, without the pain.
4.24
3k+
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method Summary
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method 85%
From one sentence to a full novel draft, one step at a time, without the pain.
by Randy Ingermanson 2014
4.24
3k+ ratings
They Say / I Say
by Gerald Graff • 2006
Write academic arguments that respond to others, not just declare. Templates that show you how.
3.77
6k+
They Say / I Say Summary
They Say / I Say 85%
Write academic arguments that respond to others, not just declare. Templates that show you how.
by Gerald Graff 2006
3.77
6k+ ratings
The Book Whisperer
by Donalyn Miller • 2009
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
4.49
19k+
The Book Whisperer Summary
The Book Whisperer 85%
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
by Donalyn Miller 2009
4.49
19k+ ratings
Unlocked
by Katie White • 2018
The creative process can be assessed, not just admired. A practical cycle for any K-12 classroom.
4.14
7
Unlocked Summary
Unlocked 85%
The creative process can be assessed, not just admired. A practical cycle for any K-12 classroom.
by Katie White 2018
4.14
7 ratings
Writing to Learn
by William Zinsser • 1988
Writing's real job is not transmission; it is discovery. How to think on paper.
3.81
2k+
Writing to Learn Summary
Writing to Learn 85%
Writing's real job is not transmission; it is discovery. How to think on paper.
by William Zinsser 1988
3.81
2k+ ratings
The Essential 55
by Ron Clark • 2003
How 55 non-negotiable rules build character, empathy, and a classroom culture of excellence.
3.92
6k+
The Essential 55 Summary
The Essential 55 85%
How 55 non-negotiable rules build character, empathy, and a classroom culture of excellence.
by Ron Clark 2003
3.92
6k+ ratings
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
by Jane Jacobs • 1961
Slums with low crime and safe sidewalks: the invisible logic cities follow when planners look away.
4.29
20k+
The Death and Life of Great American Cities Summary
The Death and Life of Great American Cities 85%
Slums with low crime and safe sidewalks: the invisible logic cities follow when planners look away.
by Jane Jacobs 1961
4.29
20k+ ratings
The Elements of Content Strategy
by Erin Kissane • 2011
Great web content does not just happen. The discipline, workflow, and standards for planning it.
3.73
2k+
The Elements of Content Strategy Summary
The Elements of Content Strategy 85%
Great web content does not just happen. The discipline, workflow, and standards for planning it.
by Erin Kissane 2011
3.73
2k+ ratings
8 Ways to Structure Your Homeschool
by Jessica Locke • 2020
Eight flexible daily rhythms for new homeschooling families that evolve as your children grow.
4.50
4
8 Ways to Structure Your Homeschool Summary
8 Ways to Structure Your Homeschool 85%
Eight flexible daily rhythms for new homeschooling families that evolve as your children grow.
by Jessica Locke 2020
4.50
4 ratings
Content Strategy for the Web
by Kristina Halvorson • 2012
Everyone demands new web content. Nobody plans for its upkeep. The system that changes that.
4.00
3k+
Content Strategy for the Web Summary
Content Strategy for the Web 85%
Everyone demands new web content. Nobody plans for its upkeep. The system that changes that.
by Kristina Halvorson 2012
4.00
3k+ ratings
Hacking Classroom Management
by Mike Roberts • 2017
Ten classroom shifts that replace control with trust, and why autonomy works better than rules.
3.95
272
Hacking Classroom Management Summary
Hacking Classroom Management 85%
Ten classroom shifts that replace control with trust, and why autonomy works better than rules.
by Mike Roberts 2017
3.95
272 ratings
The New Art and Science of Teaching
by Robert J. Marzano • 2017
43 research-backed teaching moves for lesson design, feedback, and engagement: a complete how-to.
3.92
466
The New Art and Science of Teaching Summary
The New Art and Science of Teaching 85%
43 research-backed teaching moves for lesson design, feedback, and engagement: a complete how-to.
by Robert J. Marzano 2017
3.92
466 ratings
Better Together
by Pam Barnhill • 2018
A daily gathering for reading aloud and memory work: anchor your homeschool, deepen your family.
4.34
1k+
Better Together Summary
Better Together 85%
A daily gathering for reading aloud and memory work: anchor your homeschool, deepen your family.
by Pam Barnhill 2018
4.34
1k+ ratings
Content Strategy for Mobile
by Karen Mcgrane • 2012
One content source, every device, no separate mobile site. Here is how to build it.
4.01
468
Content Strategy for Mobile Summary
Content Strategy for Mobile 85%
One content source, every device, no separate mobile site. Here is how to build it.
by Karen Mcgrane 2012
4.01
468 ratings
Streetfight
by Janette Sadik-Khan • 2016
Paint, data, and political nerve: beating the car-first status quo.
4.26
2k+
Streetfight Summary
Streetfight 85%
Paint, data, and political nerve: beating the car-first status quo.
by Janette Sadik-Khan 2016
4.26
2k+ ratings
Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Hardback Edition
by John Taylor Gatto • 2002
An award-winning teacher walked away. His reason: the system is designed to crush independence.
4.14
12k+
Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Hardback Edition Summary
Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Hardback Edition 85%
An award-winning teacher walked away. His reason: the system is designed to crush independence.
by John Taylor Gatto 2002
4.14
12k+ ratings
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