With Halloween just around the corner, let’s take a spooky dive into some “frightening” challenges teachers, principals, and district leaders might face—and how our resources are here to be your ghostbusters! Whether you’re struggling with unmotivated students, building a positive classroom culture, or sorting through daunting district initiatives, we’ve got the perfect tools to ensure you emerge victorious.
For teachers: How to motivate students who don’t care
Motivating Students Who Don’t Care,
Second Edition
Facing a classroom of unmotivated students can feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending horror movie. But in the second edition of Allen N. Mendler’s resource, Motivating Students Who Don’t Care, you’ll uncover specific strategies to reignite enthusiasm and engagement in even the most disengaged learners. This book provides new tools for integrating social-emotional learning into daily lessons, leveraging technology to enhance learning, and creating a positive classroom culture that nurtures connection.
“I love this book! In this second edition of Motivating Students Who Don’t Care, Allen Mendler has crafted another great resource that masterfully shows how to overcome the three main obstacles to learning: fear of failure, need for control, and boredom…”
— Michele Borba, educational psychologist; author, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
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For principals: How to use PLCs to save the day
Through New Eyes, Second Edition 
By Richard DuFour and Eric Twadell
One of the scariest things for a school leader is watching students slip through the cracks, unable to thrive in a traditional school environment. But with Through New Eyes, you’ll see how adopting a Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work® process can be the “ghostbuster” you need to prevent such outcomes. This engaging video series walks you through the real-life experiences of struggling learners and highlights the stark difference between traditional school cultures and the collaborative, student-centered culture of a PLC at Work.
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For district leaders: How to turn terrifying transformations into success
Leading the Launch: A Ten-Stage
Process for Successful District Initiatives
By Kim Wallace
Launching districtwide initiatives is no small feat—in fact, it can seem downright terrifying! But Leading the Launch by Kim Wallace provides district leaders with a clear, ten-stage road map for implementing new initiatives with success. Rather than letting your initiatives fizzle out or encounter resistance, Wallace’s resource helps you navigate the most challenging aspects of district transformation, ensuring a smooth, sustainable process.
“… The book is packed with tools and resources, guiding questions, and real-world scenarios. This is a fantastic book study for any leadership team!”
— Janel Keating, superintendent, White River School District, Washington
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