Description
This book articulates the essential actions and outcomes that schools must implement to ensure all students thrive academically and socially, while restoring a sense of joy and purpose to the school experience. Grounded in the belief that every learner is capable of graduating as a confident and creative thinker, the book serves as both a practical guide and a scholarly resource for educators and leaders seeking to elevate teaching and learning in their schools.
Drawing upon an extensive body of educational research (including the seminal work of Hattie, Marzano, and Rosenshine), the book identifies twelve core classroom practices-referred to as “levers”-that demonstrably enhance student achievement. Each lever represents an evidence-based strategy supported by research on effect sizes and validated through systematic observation of highly effective teachers in practice. Combining theoretical rigor with actionable guidance, this volume offers a roadmap for educators committed to creating optimal conditions for student excellence and professional fulfillment.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Promise of Children
Chapter 2 Building Academic Confidence
Chapter 3 Uncovering Personal Clarity
Chapter 4 Finding Creative Purpose
Chapter 5 Pioneering Leadership
Afterword: An Open Letter to Students
References
About the Author
Product details
| Published | 06 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 136 |
| ISBN | 9798216450696 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 12 b/w figures |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |











