Leading Modern Learning [Second Edition]

“Rarely does a book so delightfully blend theory, evidence, and practical application. In this wonderfully interactive format, McTighe and Curtis invite us to not merely read their work but to study it in a collaborative setting. Readers’ investment of time will improve teaching, learning, and leadership, and most importantly, it will propel the engagement of students.”

“Leading Modern Learning provided the blueprint to the development of a guaranteed and viable curriculum for Shanghai American School’s four hundred teachers and 2,800 students. Since we adopted our schoolwide transfer goals, all conversations have been focused on learning that truly matters.”

“In the digital millennial age, where we must constantly rethink how we lead schools, Leading Modern Learning offers an innovative blueprint on how to successfully utilize a school’s vision to drive day-to-day instructional practices and curriculum. I highly recommend this book for any aspiring or practicing school leader who is looking to effectively lead schools in the 21st century and beyond.”

“This book makes a significant contribution to the current thinking about transforming schools into systems where thoughtful work takes place at every level. Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis refresh the original book with new insights and field notes from their practice. Regardless of the programs you are considering, this book provides a critical road map for change. Thank you, Jay and Greg, for writing this second edition. It is a real commitment to sharing your continuous learning journey.”

“Both practical and aspirational, this book provides a clear, detailed, and informed plan for closing the considerable gap between how teaching and learning are often planned and implemented and how they would be designed and enacted if we were determined to do what we already know to do. This is no Jetson-like school of the future, but rather a familiar place made extraordinary through deep thinking and sustained planning. Leading Modern Learning provides the tools and guidance for leaders with the vision and courage to use them.”

“This second edition of Leading Modern Learning provides a fresh lens for looking at contemporary education. Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis peel away the layers of quality schooling to reveal the most critical steps necessary for our contemporary context. The style and substance of this book both engage and challenge the reader, often simultaneously—it is a call to action for educational leaders. This book offers so much more than theory, and it should be a book club choice for educators worldwide.”

“When a community commits to their vision for 21st century student success, they are embarking on one of the most important challenges in education—transforming teaching and learning practices. This updated edition by Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis provides school leaders with the necessary road map to classroom practice that teachers have been waiting for.”