"For over 40 years, Michael Fullan has been one of the world's most important thinkers on education policy. In this important new book, he offers clear and compelling recommendations on what we must do differently if schools are to meet the learning needs of future generations." —Pedro Noguera, coauthor of A Search for Common Ground: Conversations About the Toughest Questions in K–12 EducationThe sixth edition of The New Meaning of Educational Change

We live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected and unpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insoluble problems. But, says Michael Fullan—an internationally acclaimed authority on organizational change—we have an increasing understanding of how to tackle complex change. This involves developing a new kind of leader: one who recognizes what is needed to bring about deep and lasting changes in living systems at all levels. These leaders need a deep understanding of what motivates...

The new edition of the best-selling guide for powerful, morally-grounded change leadership in any organization.Change is an inevitable, essential part of the modern world. Change prevents stagnation, fosters creative solutions, and propels innovation. With change comes challenges: to survive and prosper, organizations need to adapt to shifting market dynamics, volatility in the public arena, disruptions brought on by new technologies, and many more. Leaders need to...

Break out of the traditional, narrow role of principal and transform your school for the betterIn 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book The Principal. This updated edition shows how the principal’s role continues to change—alongside our changing world—and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers of student learning, principals have an opportunity and an ...

2014 Winner of The Grawemeyer Award in EducationThe future of learning depends absolutely on the future of teaching. In this latest and most important collaboration, Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan show how the quality of teaching is captured in a compelling new idea: the professional capital of every teacher working together in every school. Speaking out against policies that result in a teaching force that is inexperienced, inexpensive, and exhausted ...

The future of school isn’t just a dream–it’s already happening.What if we could build schools and systems that prepare every student for college, career, and life, not just for a test? It turns out, we can. The future of public education is being built right now in the Anaheim Union High School District, and this book shows you how they did it.This isn’t just another theory; it′s a practical guide—filled with rich narrative and hard evidence— to tr...

In Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby eloquently reflects upon and describes a leadership approach that is strong on self-awareness and positive about the importance of asking for help.Foreword by Michael Fullan.When asked to describe his own leadership style, Steve uses the word 'imperfect' . This is not something he apologises for; he feels imperfect leadership should be celebrated. Too often we are gi...

A Public School Miracle is an inspirational story of an elementary school's success against insurmountable odds. This real-life example describes how this school transformed by focussing on; the leader in every child, personal and professional development, community engagement, and harmonizing the heart, mind, and spirit. This is a must read for every school leader looking for hope, inspiration, and actionable strategies for change.

This remarkable book defines a new framework for instructional reform using three core components—personalization, precision, and professional learning—to develop precise, data-driven classroom instruction personalized to every student.

In Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby eloquently reflects upon and describes a leadership approach that is strong on self-awareness and positive about the importance of asking for help.Foreword by Michael Fullan.When asked to describe his own leadership style, Steve uses the word 'imperfect'. This is not something he apologises for; he feels imperfect leadership should be celebrated. Too often we are given examples of leade...

Michael Fullan examines themoral purpose of school leadership and its critical role in "changing the context" in which the principalship is embedded.Michael Fullan examines themoral purpose of school leadership and its critical role in "changing the context" in which the principalship is embedded.

Be bold. Think big. Change Schools.Everyday we’re problem solving—but deep down we know the system is no longer working. Do we just keep trying harder, or do we dare to transform how we "do school?"In The Drivers: Transforming Learning for Students, Schools, and Systems, renowned authors Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn build on their previous books and lay out a complete model for transforming teaching and learning. The goal: making sure s...