The Next Big Thing in School Improvement

by Prof Becky Allen, Matthew Evans, and Ben White
The Next Big Thing in School Improvement cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
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Booktopia · 2022-03-31
practical 4.00

This book explains why there is no single solution for school improvement and offers a better way to approach educational reform. It is a practical guide for educators.

The reviewer notes that this book effectively explains why there is no single solution for school improvement. They appreciate the practical guidance it offers for educators looking to improve their schools. The book is seen as a valuable resource for those seeking a better way to approach educational reform, providing insights and strategies that are both practical and insightful.

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    This is a book about finding a better way to improve our schools.

    It is not the Next Big Thing, but it does explain why there will inevitably ...

    Those working in schools are subject to perpetual waves of ...

Schools Week · Zoe Enser · 2022-01-23
critical 4.00

This book is challenging and eye-opening, offering practical solutions despite its uncomfortable truths. It provides a critical look at school improvement efforts.

Zoe Enser found this book to be a tough but necessary read. They appreciate its honesty and the practical solutions it offers, even if some of the insights are uncomfortable. The book challenges common myths about school improvement and provides a concise history of past efforts. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of educational reform.

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    Though it made for uncomfortable reading, Zoe Enser found this book challenging, eye-opening, and not short of a few practical solutions.

    This book is for those who want to understand the complexities of educational reform.

    It offers a critical look at school improvement efforts.

LinkedIn · Chris Ellison · 2022-01-01
insightful 4.00

This book dispels the myth of a single solution for school improvement and offers a concise history of past efforts. It provides a nuanced perspective on educational fads.

Chris Ellison highlights how this book effectively challenges the idea that there's a single 'next big thing' that can solve all educational issues. They appreciate the concise history of past school improvement efforts and the nuanced perspective it offers on educational fads. The book is a valuable read for those interested in understanding the complexities of school improvement.

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    It offers a concise history of past school improvement efforts and dispels the myth that there's a single 'next big thing' that can solve the ...

    This book is for those who want to understand the complexities of educational reform.

    It provides a nuanced perspective on educational fads.

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