Books in the Hack Learning Series series

Ditch the Old Assessments to Motivate Your Students & Build ConfidenceAll educators have witnessed students hang their heads after an assessment and give up because they just can't see a path forward. It's frustrating and heartbreaking for everyone.Now, there's a solution.Hacking Student Motivation taps into students' perspective and motivation, creating a classroom environment where failure is simply a part of learning, and growth is the focus for everyone in the room. Learn how to:¿ Create more meaningful assessment structures and practices¿ Redesign grade books to focus on learning, growth, and interests¿ Develop learning progressions and HyperRubrics so students take ownership¿ Establish helpful feedback systems that focus students on improvement¿ Personalize learning and success through one-on-one conferencesImplementing these hacks not only makes assessment more powerful and meaningful in the classroom but also changes your students' assessment experience. Goodbye, anxiety, fear, and doubt. Hello, self-efficacy, confidence, and hope.Read Hacking Student Motivation today for more confident, resilient, and successful students tomorrow.

Eliminate school discipline and classroom management problems with schoolwide restorative justiceWashington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline brought restorative practice to classrooms around the world. The sequel, Hacking School Discipline TOGETHER, is helping all stakeholders--teachers, students, counselors, principals, superintendents, and parents--create a schoolwide restorative justice system that can change the culture of schools around the world.We may feel powerless to have a positive impact on our students and not trust the other adults to do the right thing, rather than confidently addressing student behaviors in ways that help them learn new skills, build better relationships, and learn to be accountable.Enter the Hacking School Discipline sequel Hacking School Discipline TOGETHER, featuring all new content from 40-year teacher, school leader, and restorative justice expert Jeffrey Benson, who provides a roadmap for schoolwide staff unity, compassion, consistency, and restorative practices that do far more than send students to detention and suspension.Hacking School Discipline TOGETHER shows you how to:Fix the chronic structural flaws in routines and practices that make it harder for students to do the right thing.Take positive actions when working with a student who is struggling to behave well.Clarify the role administrators must play in addressing significant misbehaviors.Take the critical steps for integrating a student back into the classroom.Prevent misbehaviors rather than react to them.Understand how important it is for all staff to be pulling in the same direction and how to make that happen.This book uniquely speaks to administrators guiding a school to a culture of restorative practice, to staff members longing to help all students learn from their impulsive decisions, and to teachers creating classrooms that foster responsibility, forgiveness, and accountability.

What are the keys to making teachers happy, and why does it matter?In today's educational landscape, teachers are facing unprecedented challenges. The demands of their profession continue to increase while resources continue to decrease. Exhaustion and burnout are taking a toll on teacher well-being, threatening the stability of our schools. A global pandemic has only intensified these struggles, leading many teachers to consider leaving the profession.Great principals use happiness to create a thriving cultureDrawing from years of experience as a teacher and principal, Erika Garcia-Niles understands the pressing need to reshape leadership practices to better serve our educators. In Hacking School Leadership, she presents a framework for leadership that is poised to shift how you approach school administration.Hacking School Leadership offers practical strategies, heartfelt insights, and evidence-based research to help you create a supportive, empowering, and inspiring environment for your teachers. By centering your leadership on the needs of your staff, you can reignite their passion for teaching, rebuild trust, and establish a strong sense of community within your school.Inside, you'll discover:What makes teachers happyThe importance of providing time, trust, and resources to teachersHow to listen, appreciate, and support your staff effectivelyThe value of drawing upon your experiences as a teacher to inform your leadership decisionsStrategies for building trust, empathy, and empowerment among your educatorsWays to eliminate distractions and address the challenges faced by teachers head-onThe critical role of authenticity and personalization in teacher-centered leadershipPractical hacks and actionable steps to implement the principles of teacher-centered leadership in your schoolThrough relatable anecdotes, Garcia-Niles brings her experiences as a teacher and leader to life, making this book both insightful and engaging. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the unique needs of teachers, and you'll be inspired to transform your leadership approach to serve them better.Hacking School Leadership is a call to actionIt's a call for principals and school leaders like you to champion change, create a culture of support, and prioritize the well-being of your teachers. By doing so, you'll not only retain talented educators but also improve student outcomes and foster a vibrant learning community.If you're ready to take your leadership to new heights, and if you're passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of your teachers, then Hacking School Leadership is your essential guide. Get ready to transform your school, one teacher at a time.

Integrate student culture and language to create rich learning experiences for all Culturally and linguistically diverse students often lack representation and inclusion in the classroom, hindering their academic success. Yet when teachers integrate even subtle culturally sustaining practices, they help all students understand our global community and situate themselves within it. Education leader Kendra Nalubega-Booker shows step-by-step strategies and best practices that educators can integrate to support and embrace every learner. When you shine a light on the rich languages and cultures of your students, you create equitable learning for all. In Hacking Culturally Inclusive Learning, you'll discover how to: ¿ View students' languages and cultures as a learning resource¿ Shift away from only using Standard English assessments¿ Integrate culturally relevant and sustaining materials¿ Connect learning to students' lived experiences¿ Create an honest, authentic learning environment

Make distracted students a thing of the pastIf you and your students aren't approaching your class each day with excitement for the new ideas and learning surprises you're about to experience, then it's time to hack your student engagement.Four-decade classroom teacher James Sturtevant knows how to engage learners, and he's sharing his best strategies on how to make kids love learning. Sturtevant packed previous books Hacking Engagement and Hacking Engagement Again with 100 practical, right-now strategies to engage all learners, and now he's back with 50 new ways to make the classroom fun for everyone--teachers and school leaders included. Even if you've seen other books about how to teach better, Even More Hacking Engagement focuses on instructional and rapport-building hacks that make all educators better. In the book, you'll learn how to:Deputize Devil's AdvocatesGive the Gift of GIFsConduct a negative thought experiment Flip a podcastPromote brand ambassadors Amplify empathyEmbark on a formative journeyGenerate leadsManifest a visionFind the flowAnd 40 more impactful strategies to make learning fun for all studentsYou can implement these tips and tools starting tomorrow! When you apply Sturtevant's strategies, your class will become the one they don't want to miss. It's time to engage. Scroll up and buy Even More Hacking Engagement today.

How to Go Gradeless -- Assessment That Makes Learning Visible"What's my grade? What's it worth? Is there extra credit? Is this for a mark? " It's time to shift the conversation and make learning visible. Now, you can easily stop reducing students to a number, letter, or any label that misrepresents learning. Now, you can help children see the value in every single assignment. Today, you can make assessment a rich, ongoing conversation that inspires learning for the sake of learning, rather than as a punishment or a reward. All you have to do is go gradeless. Throw out your grade book tomorrow!In Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School, award-winning teacher and world-renowned formative assessment expert Starr Sackstein unravels one of education's oldest mysteries: how to assess learning without grades -- even in a school that uses numbers, letters, GPAs, and report cards. While many educators can only muse about the possibility of a world without grades, teachers like Sackstein are reimagining education. In this unique, eagerly-anticipated book, Sackstein shows you exactly how to create a remarkable no-grades classroom like hers, a vibrant place where students grow, share, thrive, and become independent learners who never ask, "What's this worth?"Learn what formative assessment really looks like.Summative assessment is typically an end-of-unit exam or standardized test, but what is formative assessment? Many teachers struggle with the concept. Hacking Assessment not only explains what formative assessment is, it provides blueprints for implementation and examples from educators around the world, who use this strategy successfully every day.Read It and You Can Take These Actions Immediately:Shift everyone's mindset away from gradesTrack student progress without a grade bookCommunicate learning to all stakeholders in real timeMaximize time while providing meaningful feedbackTeach students to reflect and "self-grade"Deliver feedback in a digital worldCreate cloud-based learning archivesInspire Students to share their work openlyThis is not your average assessment bookHacking Assessment won't bore you with outdated research or unrealistic strategies. In her captivating, conversational style, Sackstein provides practical ideas woven into a user-friendly success guide with actionable steps for creating an amazing conversation about learning that does not require a traditional grade. Each chapter is neatly wrapped in this simple Hack Learning Series formula:The Problem (an assessment issue that plagues education)The Hack (a ridiculously easy solution that you've likely never considered)What You Can Do Tomorrow (no waiting necessary)Blueprint for Full Implementation (a step-by-step action plan for capacity building)The Hack in Action (yes, someone has actually done this)Teachers around the world are going gradeless, and you can tooScroll up and click the Buy Now or Add to Cart button; read Hacking Assessment now, and go gradeless tomorrow.

Transform your classroom into a dynamic learning experience with small groups A learning centers model enhances excellent pedagogy. Learning is a dynamic experience, and students thrive when educators acknowledge individual learners' needs and interests and inspire them to engage with the content more deeply within personalized spaces. Learning centers create robust thinkers, problem-solvers, and brave leaders. As teachers and administrators, we can build learning structures that include everyone and allow students to collaborate, experiment, reflect, self-assess, and transfer the learning to their lives beyond school. Hacking Learning Centers in Grades 6-12 shares the "e;why"e; along with practical guidance to design and teach with learning centers. Authors and award-winning educators Starr Sackstein and Karen Terwilliger show how to: Design small-group instruction centers to foster active learningEmpower unexpected leadersRaise the bar on student accountabilityActivate the fun and bring learning to lifeInspire students to share ideas and make decisions

Now, you can create one flexible lesson format to use in any virtual setting, subject, or grade levelEducation and technology have merged, forever changing the way we teach and the way students learn. Teachers need guidance in this flexible world of education technology to create one lesson format that streamlines teaching, engages students, and elevates learning outcomes.In Hacking Flex Teaching, author Hollie Woodard, an award-winning public school teacher and tech coach, offers solutions and best practices that apply to all virtual classrooms, including blended, hybrid, livestream, and distance learning. Learn how to:Harness technology for digital and learning equityBuild an engaging classroom culture, regardless of environmentNavigate the gradual release of responsibility to create personalized learningStrategize planning by choosing the least amount of work, in the least amount of time, for the best possible learning outcomesChoose instructional and assessment strategies that match your teaching style and meet the needs of all studentsRead Hacking Flex Teaching today, and engage learners in every setting and grade tomorrow.