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COLLECTIONS 2ND EDITION BOR
UK September 2026 US September 2026
400 Pages
HB 9781350442009
£90 00 / $120 00
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Foundations of Education
American Schools and the Common Good
Maike Ingrid Philipsen & Hillary Parkhouse
Foundations of Education introduces the major topics and debates in contemporary American education, including teaching as a profession, school governance, social class, gender, and disabilities.
The 2nd edition includes two new chapters on race and ethnicity, and immigration and language, and each of the other chapters have been thoroughly updated to respond to the latest research and events The book introduces ways that preand in-service teachers can address these topics using a foundations approach, that is, to look at the problems from historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives and bringing together relevant findings from those disciplines to analyze and illuminate educational issues The book includes exercises, discussion questions, international case studies for comparative purposes, and is supported by a companion website with additional reading suggestions, links to relevant websites, videos, and podcasts This is a text that responds to current developments, changes, and trends in teacher education and society more broadly, from discussion of climate change, to culturally responsive pedagogy to critical race theory Foundations of Education will prepare a new generation of educators for a globalized and technology-driven society that needs to be aware of its best educational traditions, its current problems and its future possibilities
UK August 2026 • US August 2026
352 Pages • 3 b/w figures
HB 9798881805364 • £70 00 / $120 00
PB 9798881805371 • £24 99 / $34 95
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Curriculum Leadership
Virtues for a Changing World
Wesley Null
Modern-day curriculum leaders too often receive shallow trainings that promise to “fix” schools, yet ready-made solutions to the complex social and moral challenges that face schools do not exist Curriculum Leadership provides those who lead curriculum discussions with a humanistic foundation that embraces the moral aspect of curriculum Null focuses on ten virtues essential for good curriculum making: humility, courage, compassion, justice, wisdom, practical wisdom, perseverance, faith, hope, and love Each chapter begins with a broad discussion of that virtue before turning to two role models who exemplify that virtue Readers will gain a richer understanding of how these virtues improve our lives individually and collectively Only through the formation of people who possess these virtues can our institutions weather the storm that is upon us
UK September 2026
• US September 2026
160 Pages
HB 9798765151839 • £65 00 / $110 00
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Understanding by Design in Higher Education Designing Coursework for Deeper Learning
Jay McTighe & Amy J Heineke
Understanding by Design® (UbD) is an internationally renowned curriculum development framework that has been used by educators across the world for more than three decades The key ideas of the UbD framework are contained in its title: 1) prioritize the development of in-depth understandings to facilitate transfer for real-world applications; and 2) apply a threestage design process for creating curricula toward those ends
Though most widely used in K-12 schools, UbD can be applied to guide postsecondary faculty in designing courses to deepen students’ understanding and promote transfer in professional settings Given the reality that most higher education faculty have little to no preparation in designing curriculum, the practical three-stage backward design framework can support them in applying their disciplinary expertise to develop coursework for deeper learning and transfer
The goal of this book is to support faculty in thoughtfully designing coursework that prioritizes students’ understanding, incorporates authentic and engaging assessments, and encourages active learning for understanding and transfer beyond the college classroom
COLLECTIONS
UK August 2026 US August 2026
264 Pages • 25 bw illus
HB 9781350498259 £75 00 / $100 00
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Trauma-Informed Practice in Education Making Safe Spaces for Learning
Edited by Mike Carroll, University of Glasgow, UK & Christine McKee, University of Glasgow, UK
We often hear that all behaviour is communication, but how do we fully understand what children are telling us when they act in distressed and often challenging ways in our settings? And how do we respond? This book offers a practice-oriented look at current theory around early childhood adversity, attachment, trauma and brain development Traumatic experiences such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, bereavement, bullying and others can have long-lasting effects on children, making responding to their impact a complex task for education professionals But it is precisely through their enlightened response that healing can begin
This book draws on up-to-date research informing the conceptualisation of trauma and trauma-informed interventions and uses this to establish links to practice, highlighting relationship-based interventions Real world vignettes of trauma-aware schools and professional dialogue with experts in the field allow for a strong focus on practice Each chapter begins with key ideas outlining the content of the chapter, and ends with a summary paragraph to link back to the key ideas Each chapter also provides suggestions for further reading as well as thinking points, in the form of questions for reflection Each of the four parts of the book ends with a chapter providing insights from experts in the field, schools utilising trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches as well as several Local Authorities seeking to introduce systemic change
COLLECTIONS
UK August 2026 • US August 2026
192 Pages
HB 9781350557727
• £65 00 / $90 00
PB 9781350557710 • £21 99 / $29 95
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COLLECTIONS
UK September 2026 • US September 2026
224 Pages 0-30 bw illus
HB 9781350331440 • £75 00 / $100 00
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ePub 9781350331464 • £22 49 / $31 45
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Research and Teaching with Speculative Fiction
Transdisciplinary Readings and Methods
Edited by Sarah E Truman
This wide-ranging and timely collection of essays is ideal for readers who want to incorporate speculative fiction into their teaching and research across disciplines
The terms speculation and speculative fictioning are increasingly used in education and interdisciplinary research methods to describe approaches grounded in asking “what if” questions that can unsettle the assumed certainties of the past, present, and future An Introduction by editor Sarah E Truman and a Preface by Steven Shaviro describe what speculative fiction is and examine its critical implications, offering a theoretical framework for understanding its applications to research and pedagogy The chapters that follow explore these modes of thinking in practice by drawing on speculative fictions to examine disciplinary concerns related to climate justice, disability justice, racial justice, prison abolition, genetics, AI, the future of work, educational technologies, and gender Through reflective narratives and critical analyses, twenty-five international contributors engage literary works by authors such as Octavia Butler, Jorge Luis Borges, Ted Chiang, and N K Jemisin, alongside films and television series including Gattaca, The Matrix, Severance, and Star Trek, connecting these texts to their own research and thinking Each chapter also includes discussion and writing prompts for use in classrooms and research seminars
Leadership for School Transformation Action, Practices and Context
Miranda Jefferson, Catholic Education Office, Parramatta, Australia & Michael Anderson, University of Sydney, Australia
Drawing on extensive research and their experience of more than 100 partnerships with educational leaders across early childhood, school, and tertiary settings, Jefferson and Anderson present a praxis driven exploration of transformational leadership This book delves into how educators can move beyond conventional approaches to foster sustainable and wise change, rejecting the allure of quick fixes for deeper, more meaningful shifts It explains how creativity, critical reflection, communication, and collaboration (the 4Cs) power transformation, and how values and context serve as essential structural pillars providing ethical direction and ensuring leadership is responsive to each school's unique environment
The book directly addresses the crucial question: "how can leaders become transformative leaders?" It illuminates how the 4Cs foster both courageous individual leadership and leadership-as-practice Readers are provided with a map for developing transformative leadership communities through unique frameworks, practices and calls to action By exploring elements like learning, values, and inquiry, this book offers not only the 'why' but, crucially, the 'how' to lead profound, joyful, and motivational transformation in schools
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Keywords in Teacher Education
UK August 2026 • US August 2026
128 Pages
HB 9781350543171 • £50 00 / $68 00
PB 9781350543164 • £16 99 / $19 95
ePDF 9781350543188 • £15 29 / $17 95
ePub 9781350543195 • £15 29 / $17 95
Bloomsbury Academic
Practice
Keywords in Teacher Education
Katherine Schultz, University of Colorado Boulder, USA & Rachel Throop, Columbia University, USA
Heated debates about teaching often occur around the word practice When we consider practice as a keyword, it becomes clear that practice is about much more than what teachers do in the classroom. Discourses of practice are used to spread policy ideas, to claim expertise, to empower or disempower teachers, to discredit or support schools of education, and more
In this book, the authors demonstrate how impoverished notions of practice undermine teachers’ work They ask: How can a historical understanding of practice inform the present, considering the political, social, and economic forces that shape decisions and trends? How can educators act to transform teacher education, centring complex notions of practice that honour teachers work? Demonstrating the import of these questions in our current moment, they offer pathways forward
COLLECTIONS 2ND EDITION
UK July 2026 • US July 2026
208 Pages
HB 9781350536333 • £75 00 / $100 00
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ePub 9781350536364 £22 49 / $31 45
Bloomsbury Academic
Teacher Agency
An Ecological Approach
Mark Priestley, University of Stirling, UK, Gert Biesta, Maynooth University, Ireland & Sarah Robinson, Aarhus University, Denmark
This second edition of Teacher Agency brings new perspectives on teachers as agents of change and development within their professional ecosystems Centred around an ecological theory of agency, it critically surveys the work that has emerged in this field in the decade since its first edition and how international trends in curriculum policy and teacher development have shaped that landscape
As well as updating the research that formed the core of its original study, this second edition now includes an extensive literature review spanning the theory and conceptualization of teacher agency, and the critical issues that now affect it
Drawing this research together with the authors’ international experiences and perspectives, Teacher Agency grapples with theoretical and practical issues of international significance – how should agency be understood? How does it relate to individual teachers’ capacity? What does this mean for the cultures and structures at the heart of teaching?
UK September 2026 • US September 2026
152 Pages
HB 9798765188941 • £80 00 / $110 00
PB 9798765188958 £21 99 / $29 95
ePDF 9798216351832 • £19 79 / $26 95
ePub 9798765188965 • £19 79 / $26 95
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From Burnout to Bliss Fall Back in Love with Teaching
Kimberley G McDowell
This book tackles the pressing issue of teacher burnout an all-too-common challenge impacting educators nationwide It dives into the root causes and telltale signs of this critical problem, backed by powerful research that highlights just how urgent it is But it doesn’t stop there The book offers practical, actionable strategies aimed at helping teachers reignite their passion for teaching and restore balance in both their professional and personal lives It’s a roadmap to reclaiming joy in the classroom and beyond
UK August 2026 US August 2026
160 Pages • 4 b/w figures
HB 9798216378518 £120 00 / $100 00
PB 9798216378501 • £21 99 / $29 95
ePDF 9798216378532 £19 79 / $26 95
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Bloomsbury Academic
Show Your Work
Teaching Smarter with the Science of Learning
Beth Hawks
Show Your Work: Teaching Smarter with the Science of Learning offers an accessible, teacher-centered approach to evidence-based instruction, written by a veteran educator who taught before, during, and after the pandemic Recognizing that today’s teachers are hungry for practical, research-informed strategies without being told exactly what to do this book bridges the gap between theory and practice with respect and empathy Drawing from years of classroom experience and a deep study of learning science, the author presents high-impact techniques such as retrieval practice, modeling, scaffolding, and more, with real examples from diverse K–12 classrooms Rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions, Show Your Work invites teachers to reflect, adapt, and apply ideas in ways that honor their professional judgment, making it a refreshing and empowering guide for educators in any discipline
BOR
Association of Teacher Educators
UK July 2026 • US July 2026
384 Pages • 5 b/w figures
HB 9798881807818
• £90 00 / $130 00
PB 9798881807825 • £31 99 / $42 95
ePDF 9798881867614 • £28 79 / $38 65
ePub 9798881807832 • £28 79 / $38 65
Bloomsbury Academic
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Bloomsbury Critical Education
UK July 2026 • US July 2026
344 Pages • 10 bw illus
PB 9781350584532 • £28 99 / $39 95
HB 9781350584495 • £90 00 / $120 00
ePDF 9781350584501 • £81 00 / $108 00
ePub 9781350584518 • £81 00 / $108 00
Bloomsbury Academic
Developing as a Teacher Educator
A Guide to Establishing Identity, Exploring Pedagogy, and Navigating Policy
Stephanie Dodman, Jennifer Jacobs, Brandon Butler & Jessica Hiltabidel
It is commonly understood that teacher educators help develop teachers It is less commonly understood how teacher educators come to develop as teacher educators themselves Who and what develops the teacher educator? We know that teacher education does not exist apart from the teacher educator, yet too often teacher educator development becomes an afterthought in our teacher education discourse This book examines this key group’s development through historical and contemporary contexts using conceptual, theoretical, and pedagogical considerations
Understanding the complex work associated with the roles and responsibilities of being a teacher educator, the contributors to this text include experts in varying teacher educator development experiences and settings We use the term guide in the title to connote that there is no prescription for learning how to be a teacher educator Rather, we hope this text offers a survey for teacher educators as they journey down the path of teacher educator development as a teacher of and with teachers The text addresses such areas as the history and politics of teacher education, evolving technologies affecting teacher education, teacher educator pedagogies, teacher educator identity re/formation, program design and partnerships, and teacher education leadership The chapters straddle research and practice by being firmly grounded in the extant literature while also incorporating the authors’ experiences in teacher educator development
Freire and Visual Art Education
A Critical Postcolonial Approach
Gisella Vismara
This book develops a new theory and practice of Freirean art literacy based on decolonial principles. It investigates the implementation of Freire’s ideas in the context of middle school visual arts education based on the author's research and experience of teaching in Italy and Europe and drawing on art works and theory from Brazil, Chile and Africa Vismara offers an auto-ethnographic analysis of personal experiences of art teaching, educational tools, workshops, and strategies She proposes an innovative and decolonial approach to school planning that starts from the students’ words and world Artists’ words, youth street culture, imagination, and the iconography of mass images are presented throughout the book as examples of how educators can use visual art to develop the process of Freirean conscientization with their students This book rediscovers and reinvents Freire’s ideas, applying his critical and political approach to visual arts literacy in new theoretical and practical ways
BOR
UK August 2026 US August 2026
400 Pages • 64 b/w figures
HB 9781538197530 £55 00 / $120 00
PB 9781538197547 • £21 99 / $29 95
ePDF 9798881866259 £19 79 / $26 95
ePub 9781538197554 • £19 79 / $26 95 Bloomsbury Academic
EcoJustice Education for Elementary Classrooms Real-World Lessons for a Sustainable Future
Marissa E Bellino & Greer Burroughs
Burroughs and Bellino provide a practice-based vision to guide teachers in developing informed, concerned, critical thinkers ready to engage in addressing socio-environmental challenges They combine the content and skills learned in elementary social studies and science classrooms with an emphasis on EcoJustice as a model for K–5 classrooms The authors believe educators must prepare young people for the world they are inheriting Teachers will find valuable knowledge, support, examples, and tools in this book to guide them
COLLECTIONS 2ND EDITION
UK July 2026 • US July 2026
312 Pages
HB 9798216379362 • £130 00 / $150 00
PB 9798216379379 • £26 99 / $36 95
ePDF 9798216379393 • £24 29 / $33 25
ePub 9798216379386 £24 29 / $33 25
Bloomsbury Academic
COLLECTIONS
UK June 2026 • US June 2026
288 Pages 10 bw illus
PB 9781350599222 • £28 99 / $39 95
HB 9781350599185 £90 00 / $120 00
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Bloomsbury Academic
Facilitating Conversations on Race Strategies for Leading Group Discourse
Caprice Hollins & Ilsa Govan
Facilitating Conversations on Race: Strategies for Leading Group Discourse will equip facilitators and organizational leaders with the necessary tools and strategies for dealing with stumbling blocks that often arise when people are brought together to talk about some of the most difficult issues facing our country today racism, power, and privilege Hollins and Govan share stories and strategies they have practiced in their more than forty years of combined experience facilitating, while reminding the reader the power of bringing your authentic self
This comprehensive guide begins with the personal work leaders need to do to build their confidence, identify their style, and recognize their triggers From there readers will learn facilitation foundations, from structuring a workshop using best practices in adult learning, to skillfully interrupting someone, to asking questions that encourage deeper reflection The book supports increasingly advanced skill development, including naming and addressing the dynamics of whiteness as it plays out in a meeting and utilizing multiple strategies for moving through tension
OPEN ACCESS
Critical Approaches to Norwegian Education Decolonization, Empowerment and Inclusion
Paul Thomas, Sonia Munoz Llort & Sissel Egden
This open access book addresses the key educational challenges faced by marginalized communities in Norway, advocating for inclusive and equitable learning environments with a focus on decolonization and empowerment Drawing on case studies and examples from across Norway's diverse cultural landscape, the book highlights the importance of integrating various cultural narratives into education, enhancing students' understanding of their own identities and histories It covers issues and topics including whiteness, Jewish and Muslim education, Norwegian history, climate justice, AI, gender, the manosphere and trumpism, critical pedagogy and mass testing The book offers actionable insights and strategies for researchers, educators and policy makers to implement decolonized and socially just practices in their classrooms and educational systems
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com Open access was funded by the University of South-Eastern Norway and Oslo Metropolitan University
COLLECTIONS
UK April 2026 US April 2026
304 Pages • 10 bw illus
PB 9781350583658 £28 99 / $39 95
HB 9781350583610 • £90 00 / $120 00
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COLLECTIONS
Froebel in Practice
UK September 2026 • US September 2026
176 Pages
HB 9781350529335 • £45 00 / $61 00
PB 9781350529328 • £14 99 / $19 95
ePDF 9781350529359
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Bloomsbury Academic
UK September 2026 • US August 2026
368 Pages 56 b/w figures, 65 textboxes
HB 9798216375746 • £100 00 / $135 00
PB 9798216375760 £32 99 / $44 95
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OPEN ACCESS
Radical Educators in Grassroots Contexts
Edited by Mayssoun Sukarieh & Stuart Tannock
This open access book presents a collection of conversations with educators and activists from around the world, who are engaged with practicing and thinking about different forms of radical or alternative education for social change, and who are working in grassroots education spaces, beyond formal schooling and universities This includes educators working in the areas of community, worker, indigenous, environmental, feminist, anti-colonial, agricultural, liberation, theatre and arts education in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia By bringing together these different perspectives, the book helps to broaden our thinking about what radical education could and should look like in the world today The book includes an introductory overview of radical education and education in nonformal, community and grassroots contexts; as well as brief introductions to each conversation that introduces the speaker, their work, organization and context, and situates the speaker within a particular approach to radical education
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com Open access was funded by University College London
OPEN ACCESS
Froebel and Social Justice
Rachna Joshi
This open access book introduces the challenging and global themes of social justice connecting them to Froebelian early childhood education today The book offers critical discussions of four key goals of social justice: equity, human rights, diversity and participation, and four freedoms: from want, of worship, of speech and from fear These themes are applied to everyday early childhood practices in addition to providing opportunities for deeper reflection of historical contexts and indigenous practices The chapters take a deep dive into each of these concepts, critically examining whether or not Froebel’s vision was intentional in relation to issues of social justice and the degree to which he articulated his thinking in this respect Examples of babies, young children, families and educators provide a springboard for accessible and holistic social justice practices and include reflective questions, highlighting tensions within practice
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com Open access was funded by The Froebel Trust
Bridging Ability, Disability, and Cognitive Growth
Diagnostic Teaching in Special Education and Early Childhood Myung-Sook Koh
Teachers are rarely given what they truly need: a comprehensive framework for understanding how young learners think, process, and develop and how to support those who struggle Bridging Ability, Disability, and Cognitive Growth addresses this need by placing cognitive development directly in educators' hands through the Unified Development Continuum (UDC) Dr Myung-Sook Koh presents child development as an interconnected hierarchy of cognitive systems rather than a collection of symptom-based profiles Moving from foundational processes sensory integration, attention, and perception through advanced competencies such as abstract reasoning and executive function, and into integrated domains including social-emotional cognition, language, and literacy, the UDC demonstrates how cognitive systems build upon one another to form functional intelligence Each continuum is paired with sequenced, classroom-ready diagnostic instruction, enabling educators to identify cognitive barriers early and respond with targeted, developmentally aligned strategies Essential for early childhood and special education professionals, this book equips pre-service and in-service teachers, learning coaches, and caregivers to shift from static testing toward responsive diagnostic teaching that supports diverse learners
UK July 2026 US July 2026
288 Pages • 2 TEXTBOXES
HB 9798216442615 £90 00 / $120 00
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Empowered Together
Evidence-Based Strategies for Partnering with Families in PK–12 Education
Noel Kelty & Anne Tapp Jaksa
This book redefines what it means to engage families in education Drawing on decades of research and practice, this book offers a fresh, equity-centered framework that moves beyond traditional parent involvement toward authentic, reciprocal relationships between families and schools
Each chapter explores a key dimension of partnership from understanding family diversity and co-creating learning plans to using data and technology for equitable collaboration Grounded in cultural humility, empathy, and shared advocacy, Empowered Together provides practical strategies, reflection tools, and real-world case studies that help educators and leaders build trust, dismantle barriers, and transform systems
Written by two experienced educators and researchers, this book equips readers to create school communities where every family feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their child’s learning journey
UK August 2026 • US August 2026
184 Pages • 14 b/w images, 26 textboxes
HB 9798881807375 • £60 00 / $90 00
PB 9798881807382 • £21 99 / $29 95
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Community Literacy in Elementary Classrooms
Creating
Culturally Inclusive Literacy-Learning Environments
Jacqueline Witter-Easley
This book builds on the concepts of culturally relevant and responsive teaching by uplifting the role of a school’s community in creating meaningful and empowering literacy learning opportunities for elementary students Practicing teachers and graduate students will gain new insights into the application of culturally responsive pedagogy by focusing on their students’ families and communities Through reflective writing exercises and a variety of practical applications, readers will learn about the importance of creating literacy lessons that center their students’ families, cultures, and local communities
This book is comprehensive in its approach because it provides information on creating community literacy through the following ways: cultivating culturally inclusive children’s literature and community artifacts in classroom libraries, teaching skills in meaningful contexts, integrating the community’s arts across the curriculum, engaging students in civic and social justice learning opportunities, connecting with families and community leaders, providing ideas for inspiring teachers to become engaged in their school’s communities, and connecting the book’s concepts with literacy lesson plans
This book offers important information on how to create meaningful reading lessons that go beyond skill development and immerse students in cultural knowledge and civic engagement
COLLECTIONS
UK August 2026
• US August 2026
248 Pages
HB 9781350573734 • £75 00 / $100 00
PB 9781350573727 £24 99 / $34 95
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ePub 9781350573758 • £22 49 / $31 45
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Sixty-Five Years of British Childhood 1959-2024 Unequal Change
Philip Graham
This book gives a comprehensive account of sixty-five years of British childhood from 1959-2024, a period of immense social, cultural, and political change The chapters survey the significant changes in education, physical and mental health, social care, lifestyle, the role of the family, child protection, Immigration, disability and class, and the covid-19 pandemic These include the move from grammar to comprehensive schools, child mental health crises, the internet, mobile phones and social media, and the changing adult attitudes toward childhood and adolescence The book shows us how and why the lives of children have come about today, and considers the great variation in children’s lives depending on family income and ethnicity, and looks at the need for cooperation between services Graham argues that, in general, there has been an improvement in the richness and quality of children’s lives but there are many who are falling behind The voices of contemporary children and their carers/parents are interwoven throughout the book
UK July 2026 US July 2026
200 Pages • 1 b/w figures
HB 9781475874594 £90 00 / $120 00
PB 9781475874600 • £24 99 / $34 95
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Beyond Thinking
Cultivating Awareness and Well-Being in Education
Juan-Diego Estrada
Beyond Thinking presents a radical idea: while thinking is the superstar of education, the pervasive crisis of student mental health and chronic teacher stress proves we must learn to go beyond thinking to find well-being and wisdom This book offers an essential roadmap for cultivating mindfulness the awareness that allows us to use our powerful minds as tools without being trapped by unhelpful patterns like the inner critic or the worry spiral Backed by neuroscience and grounded in practical skills, Beyond Thinking shows how education can align with the universal aspiration of well-being It highlights how meaningful transformation in education begins with the adults, leading to a lasting impact on students
UK September 2026 • US September 2026
136 Pages • 12 b/w figures
HB 9798216390077 • £75 00 / $100 00
PB 9798216390084 • £21 99 / $29 95
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Remarkable Learning
A Guidebook for Building Creative and Confident Kids
Daniel J Evans
Every student can develop academic self-confidence and emotional well-being, all the while gaining a deep understanding of their purpose and place in the world Remarkable Learning is a guidebook for those who want more for our students than they are experiencing now, and it dares to isolate a few unremarkable moves that can lead to remarkable results This inspiring and practical book:
Identifies the most critical classroom strategies derived from an exhaustive review of educational research Renews our faith in teachers as the lead experts in moving our schools forward
Provides the key actions we must have in place for all students to excel, and for everyone to enjoy school again
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Postdevelopmental Approaches to Childhood
UK August 2026
• US August 2026
208 Pages • 10 bw illus
HB 9781350405080 • £90 00 / $120 00
PB 9781350405127 • £28 99 / $39 95
ePDF 9781350405097 • £81 00 / $108 00
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Postdevelopmental Approaches to Digital Arts in Childhood
Edited by Marissa McClure Sweeny, Carlow University, USA & Mona Sakr, Middlesex University, UK
This book deconstructs traditional developmentalist logic around children’s engagement with digital media where the focus is on what the digital ‘does to’ children’s bodies and brains Rather than seeing children as vulnerable and passive recipients, the authors position children as co-creators and digital artists, embracing the richness of children’s digital play
The chapters cover a wide range of topics including indigenous digital art, digital drawing, learning to code, social media and artificial intelligence The authors use a diverse range of theoretical perspectives, including posthumanism, feminist new materialism, social semiotics, socialcultural and multimodal approaches to childhood to generate new ways of seeing the relationship between children and the digital The book includes chapters from academics and practitioners based in Australia, Canada, Sweden, the UK and the USA and a companion website showcasing innovative and interactive material, including visual essays and soundscapes
COLLECTIONS BOR
UK July 2026 US July 2026
240 Pages
HB 9781350503304 £95 00 / $130 00
PB 9781350503311 • £29 99 / $40 95
ePDF 9781350503335 £26 99 / $36 85
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Bloomsbury Guidebooks for Language Teachers
UK September 2026 • US September 2026
320 Pages • 20 bw illus
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Designing Curriculum for TESOL
Key
Concepts and International Practices
Darío Luis Banegas, University of Edinburgh, UK
This book describes how the teaching of English can be organised by educational systems, institutions (e g , schools, language centres, universities), and teachers Accessibly written, the book combines theory and practice of curriculum development by explaining key concepts through real-life examples from a range of international contexts, including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Japan, Spain, the UK and the USA It includes activities that encourage students to analyse curricula from their own contexts and engage in lively discussions with their peers Mini prerecorded lectures accompany every chapter, in which the author unpacks core concepts and provides further examples from his own experience The book covers essential topics such as curriculum goals and content, as well as critical issues such as social justice and decolonisation It also includes a whole chapter on supporting students who would like to investigate the TESOL curriculum in their dissertation
Applying Cognitive Linguistics in the English Language Classroom
Edited
by Benjamin White, Saint Michael's College, USA & Natalia Dolgova, George Washington University, USA
This book promotes greater interest in cognitive linguistics (CL) among English language teaching (ELT) practitioners, while offering researchers a more direct line toward shaping pedagogy. The book presents a collection of CL-informed ready-to-use pedagogical summaries and activities that teachers without background knowledge in CL can take directly to their classrooms Importantly, the book targets traditionally challenging areas of English instruction Part One addresses vocabulary topics such as idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs Part Two tackles tricky grammar topics such as prepositions, articles, and modal verbs Part Three takes on discourse and pragmatics topics such as cohesive devices in writing and making requests and refusals in speaking Each chapter tackles a different topic of the English language and includes the following sections: 1) introduction of the challenge(s) with the said English language topic, 2) explanation of the CL approach and how it can mitigate the observed challenge(s), 3) practically-oriented description of the CL-inspired teaching activities, positioned within a specific pedagogical context but easily transferable to other contexts All chapters include insights that are highly practical and easily implemented in different contexts of ELT The ultimate goal of the volume is to motivate teachers to try new pedagogical tools and to influence English language pedagogy through the researchdocumented powers of applied cognitive linguistics
Materials Development for L2 Communicative Ability Theory and Practice
Edited
by
Brian Tomlinson,
Anaheim University, USA & Hitomi Masuhara, University of Liverpool, UK
This book has a clear and constant focus on the ultimate aim of language teaching: helping learners to develop the ability to communicate effectively Drawn from 15 different countries, the authors discuss exactly what effective communication involves and what teachers should aim for when helping learners to develop They then expand into the different ways in which materials can help teachers and learners to achieve this
The chapters are organized into four sections - Proposals for Action, Materials Analysis and Evaluation, Materials Development Projects and Materials Development Research - with each section followed by comments from one of the editors on the commonalities shared by the chapters in the section and the issues that they raise All of the chapters propose ways of developing and using materials to facilitate the development of communicative ability in any language They are written to be accessible to newcomers in the field, and stimulating to experienced teachers, teacher trainers, materials developers and researchers
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Advances in Digital Language
Learning and Teaching
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Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching
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Cultural Tasks for Digital Language Learning
Edited by Müge Satar, Newcastle University, UK & Paul Seedhouse, Newcastle University, UK
Explaining how the cultural practices of a community can be used as the vehicle for learning its language, this book shows how two apps have been developed to deliver language learning while users are carrying out real-life cultural activities
Many people are motivated to learn foreign languages by their interest in foreign cultures, cuisines and activities such as origami, Hallowe’en pumpkins or cooking a meal from the target culture This book shows how these motivations can be integrated into the way we learn languages using the latest digital technology: the Linguacuisine and ENACT apps
Written by experts in education, educational technology and applied linguistics, the book introduces the concept of the cultural task and provides a model, principles and procedures, enabling professionals in any area – including teachers and community workers – to adapt the apps to their own environment Video tutorials on the accompanying website give users a hands-on introduction to using the apps and authoring their own cultural tasks in their own language for use by others As such, the apps constitute a rich online repository of Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Using Artificial Intelligence in Language Education Principles and Prompting Activities
Wei
Cai, University of Calgary, Canada
The book explores principled methodologies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into language learning and teaching
It investigates the features of learner-AI interactions, second language (L2) acquisition theories and teaching methodologies, ChatGPT’s role in the development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), ChatGPT’s integration with form-focused, meaning-focused and content-based language learning, and individual differences in AIfacilitated learning The book distinguishes itself by integrating theoretical evidence and practical applications, fostering an in-depth understanding of the application of AI in language education By blending L2 acquisition theories and traditional pedagogy with the transformative capabilities of AI, this book offers a fresh perspective on language instruction While the examples drawn on are from the teaching of Chinese and English as L2, the underlying principles, methodologies, and AI applications are relevant and can be directly applied to learning and teaching other languages
Teaching Across Borders Empowering English Learners
Nesreen El-Baz
While many books on ESL education are heavily theoretical, Teaching Across Borders blends research with personal classroom experience The book not only offers clear, practical strategies but also shares real-world stories of success and struggle, demonstrating how these methods work in action The accessible and encouraging tone resonates with teachers by respecting their professionalism and providing tools they can easily integrate into their teaching practice
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Action Research Communities for Language Teachers
Edited by Angela Gallagher-Brett, University of Stirling, UK & Christine Lechner, Freelance
How can teachers and teacher educators enact positive change in their working environments? How can they develop professional learning communities? How can they support educational policies on intercultural competence, multilingualism and plurilingualism while improving students’ language skills? This inspiring collection gives clear and practical advice on how action research can help achieve all of those goals, from primary through secondary, higher and adult education settings
Action Research Communities for Language Teachers collects practical first-hand accounts of action research projects, with a shared focus on practical, replicable advice and achievable results Readers can use these examples to develop small, evidence-based interventions that address their own common challenges and concerns Spanning fourteen European countries and a similar range of taught languages, these real-life examples of shared problem-solving and collaboration are a crucial contribution to the theory and practice of language teaching and teacher education
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Early Incidental Second Language Acquisition through Cartoons
Rosalia Di Nisio, Università degli Studi of Udine, Italy
This fascinating open access study explains and describes the process by which young children can acquire a second language incidentally, via joyful and regular exposure to animated cartoons. This multi-year activity can replicate some aspects of the mother-tongue acquisition process, especially when supported by a co-viewing caregiver
Rosalia Di Nisio emphasises two important elements in the acquisition process: the mediation of co-viewing adults as a motivating factor, and the multimodal nature of cartoons as a facilitator of extensive comprehension through sounds and images She gives evidence to this multimodality by first focusing on the ‘dual coding’ interaction between cartoons’ verbal and non-verbal dimensions, then broadening her analysis to a more complex meaning-making discourse Combining cognitive, relational and language perspectives, Di Nisio also demonstrates the near-native language acquisition phases: singing and acting out, which mark the baby’s involvement accompanied by a caregiver; the silent, but fertile phase, during which listening skills reach surprising levels; speech development, which is prompted by opportunities to interact with a native speaker
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com
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Fandom Language Learning
A Digital Transformation of Language Education in the AI Age
Jieun Kiaer, University of Oxford, UK & Alfred W T Lo, University of Oxford, UK
Standing at the intersection of fan culture, digital technology, and language learning, this book advocates for a transformative shift in language education in the AI age Introducing the concept of fandom language learning, it illustrates how enthusiasm for specific interests motivates fans to learn languages, resulting in immersive and personalised learning experiences Tracing the evolution of digital platforms shows how this has become possible thanks to their pivotal role in transforming language learning from a solitary, traditional endeavour into a vibrant, community-driven practice
The authors examine the psychological underpinnings of fandom language learning and how emotional engagement and cultural immersion can help to foster motivation They also weigh the impact of social media and AI on language learning, emphasising the potential for these technologies to smooth the way for more interactive, engaging, and effective language education Through a translanguaging approach, they also give new perspectives on the ways in which digital platforms enable learners to transcend linguistic boundaries and how fandom learners can harness multilingual engagement
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The ACE Series on Higher Education
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Language Learning and Technology
Edited by Regine Hampel, Open University, UK & Ursula Stickler, Open University, UK
This handbook draws together international perspectives on technology and its application to language teaching and learning, written and edited by leading scholars in the field It meets the increasing demand for pedagogicallyinformed online language instruction, which is particularly important in the context of the effects that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the education sector on a global scale, as well as exploring language learning in informal and non-formal contexts With contributions from5 continents and over 20 countries, including Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA, the book offers a thorough overview of the main influential theories and explores technology tools, approaches to research, and applications to practice Carefully curated, this is an innovative and exciting volume for students, teachers, researchers and lecturers in language education
Navigating the Dissertation Writing Process
Finding Your Path from First Drafts to Submission
Megan L C Krone
Navigating the Dissertation Writing Process: Finding Your Path from First Drafts to Submission is a supportive guide for the unique academic task of writing a doctoral dissertation, a process with its own often unspoken expectations and pressures Dr Krone offers clear, practical strategies for developing productive writing habits, describes common academic writing conventions, and shares step-by-step advice on writing each chapter This book is an encouraging how-to companion to help you move through the stages of writing a dissertation with clarity, confidence, and less stress
Guided by Principle, Driven by Change
Insights on Transformative Leadership from University Presidents Globally
Devorah Lieberman
Presidents of institutions around the globe are facing challenges that have never before been encountered, or experienced, to this magnitude This includes, but is not limited to: managing budgets during times of economic crises; imposed government policies that were nonexistent in prior years, shifting public trust in higher education, introductions of tools (e g , AI) that are altering how institutions teach, how students learn, and the production and application of new knowledge
This book spotlights 13 university leaders from institutions across Australia, Bangladesh, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Georgia, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States These institutions range from small to large, public to private, and nonprofit to for-profit Readers who are current university presidents (or aspiring to be) will (1) read of the authors experiences as president, challenges they faced, introspection about their abilities, and (2) acquire tools they can immediately apply to their own situations/campuses/lives
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Moving a Community College Forward
My Story as an Educator, Researcher, President, and Radical
James Jacobs
What makes this book distinctive is the unique perspective of its author James Jacobs spent fifty years at Macomb Community College, starting as a part-time instructor in 1967 and retiring in 2017 as president After being temporarily fired by the college in 1970 for activist activities, Jacobs not only won his job back but began a transformation that led to a national role in developing community college workforce strategies used by many institutions today
His evolution, from student radical to community college leader, happened in parallel with the evolution of community colleges, from local educational afterthoughts to national engines of personal and economic development Since the context for the book is the Detroit region, issues such as racism, city-suburban relations, and changes in the auto industry are also examined
Moving A Community College Forward has relevance for several audiences, including educators, policy experts, community college professionals, citizens of the Detroit region, and anyone who seeks guidance and inspiration from how things have evolved in the past as a way to prepare for and lead change into the future
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Navigating the Doctoral Journey
A Handbook of Strategies for Success, Second Edition
Amanda J Rockinson, Lucinda S Spaulding & Jill Alexa Perry
Navigating the Doctoral Journey: A Handbook of Strategies for Success, Second Edition provides doctoral students with a practical, cross-disciplinary handbook for successfully navigating the doctoral process from initial program selection to program completion to post-program With a dual focus on professional (EdD, DNP, etc ) and research (PhD) degrees, topics include preparing to enter a doctoral program, understanding the nature and purpose of research, developing social networks, navigating the comprehensive exam and the dissertation process, publishing, and post program blues Insights are provided by authors who are experts in the field and who have worked with doctoral students for many years
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Experiential Student Philanthropy
Investing Time, Talent, and Treasure into the Community
Edited by Shauna Reilly, Northern Kentucky University, USA, Kajsa C Larson, Northern Kentucky University, USA & Megan S Downing, Northern Kentucky University, USA
This volume showcases effective teaching practices and the broader academic benefits of student philanthropy, focussing on the innovative pedagogy of Northern Kentucky University's Mayerson Student Philanthropy, a pioneering initiative that integrates experiential philanthropy across disciplines to enhance student success
In 1999, Northern Kentucky University introduced student experiential philanthropy with the Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project (MSPP) Each MSPP class is given grant money to invest in a local nonprofit with the goal of deepening student learning outcomes through the community engagement initiative Drawing its findings from the program’s success, the book first covers the history and theory of student philanthropy and experiential learning, and subsequent chapters explore funding variations, community and K-12 education partnerships, service combined with philanthropy as well as different course levels (upper and lower division) and course delivery methods (hybrid, in person, online) Each chapter features specific, tangible examples of creative pedagogy to inform and inspire readers to consider in their own research and teaching A conclusion sets out how student philanthropy programs can be implemented at other institutions, touching on the challenges of funding and conflicts of interest, with a case study from another US university
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Music, Hope and Transformation through Higher Education A Psychogeographic Personal Narrative
Craig Hammond, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
This is a creative work of psychogeography, theory and autoethnography, which offers a unique insight into the personal world of music-meaning-making, working-class heritage, and the transformation of identity through a lifelong obsession with aeroplanes and flight. Combined, these aspects articulate a progressive journey of transformation through informal learning and higher education, exploring personal progression through the narrative techniques of lifewriting and innovative theory work
The book provides readers with a sequence of intimate and informative provocations through memory and imagination Shaped around the experience of a car journey (as part of a commute to work), the book invites readers to explore a chaos of memories – provoked by a range of songs encountered as part of a playlist, which emerge as part of a compelling analysis of music, the symbolism of flight, and educative hope Through a combination of storytelling and scholarly analysis, the book utilises cultural theory, process philosophy, and biography and invites readers to adapt and incorporate the concepts and psychogeographic techniques for creative student engagements as part of curricular and assessment practices
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Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in Times of Crisis Narratives of Transitions and Transformations
Edited by Tanya Hathaway, Namrata Rao, Liverpool Hope University, UK & Ian M Kinchin, University of Surrey, UK
This edited collection provides personal narratives of the transitions and/or transformations of twelve academics as they encountered and conquered crises to offer a valuable teaching and learning experience to students irrespective of the nature of the crises they may be negotiating
With contributions from Australia, Brazil, China, France, Lebanon, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the USA, this book is an invaluable resource for academics at a variety of career stages and institutional levels who may be exposed to similar crises Academics will find these narratives useful in negotiating their own internal struggles, as well as the challenges and opportunities they may encounter in facing a crisis In addition, this book offers a fascinating reference point for a wide range of crises impacting teaching and learning across different continents It offers a timely spotlight on contemporary issues of crisis that many higher education institutions around the world have encountered or will encounter It also contributes to the construction of new knowledge in the field of higher education teaching during a crisis, a phenomenon which is becoming increasingly prominent and commonplace
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Trauma-Informed Practice in Higher Education
Edited by R Jason Lynch, Appalachian State University, USA, Emily Berger, Monash University, Australia & Anita Padmanabhanunni, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Amidst the vibrancy of college life, the unspoken shadow of trauma significantly influences student well-being and success Trauma-Informed Practice in Higher Education is a profound exploration of trauma's intricate interplay with higher education Beyond laying bare the deep-rooted intricacies of trauma, from its physiological underpinnings to its sociocultural implications, the book presents transformative strategies for fostering compassionate, culturally-aware student support services It not only pioneers trauma-informed pedagogical methods but also delves into faculty training, advocating for a comprehensive educational approach grounded in safety and adaptability The discourse culminates in a visionary examination of organizational leadership, emphasizing the ripple effects of trauma within institutions and the pressing need for resilience and stringent assessments A resonant epilogue completes this call to arms, urging colleges to champion a new era marked by empathy, insight, and holistic growth
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Critical Practice in Higher Education
Karen Gravett, University of Surrey, UK
What is critical practice; what is critique? And what do these ideas have to do with higher education? This book argues that engaging in critical practice is fundamental to meaningful teaching, learning and research Critical practice is key to understanding societies, technologies, and the power relations that pervade our practice Critical approaches are vital for responding meaningfully to some of the knotty questions that we face in higher education And yet, there is a need to re-examine critical theorising in contemporary times, to address the limitations of current conceptions of criticality, where critique is at risk of becoming stale, redundant, even harmful International in scope, this book engages theory and empirical data from recent research to offer new ways of thinking and doing critical practice Case studies are drawn from teachers and academics working in the UK, Australia, and America, across a breadth of disciplines and learning environments Specifically, the book proposes a move towards a relational critical practice After many years of attention that has been paid to cognitive notions of critical thinking, skills and dispositions –assumed to take place within the boundaries of rational, individual, minds – this book takes us beyond thinking about criticality as an individualised activity Elaborating a critical practice that considers the affective, embodied and relational nature of criticality, this text will explore how we might look more closely at the entanglement of ideas and practice, of mind and body, of thinking, feeling and doing In doing so, this book argues for a celebration of critique, and for the value of a relational critical practice in higher education
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Higher Education, Community Connections and Collaborations
Edited by Sinéad Gormally, University of Glasgow, UK, Abigail Maguire, Moorlands College, Dorset, UK & Mike Seal, St Mary’s University Twickenham, UK
This book innovatively explores the policy, practice and pedagogy of community engagement in higher education settings It contributes to the evaluation of adaptive practice and responses in addressing inequalities further exposed by the pandemic, and the role of higher education institutions within this By exploring such themes, contributors highlight implications for future practice and suggest areas for further pedagogical development The book also includes perspectives on the patterns of change in higher education asking crucial questions pertaining to its role in regeneration and recovery as it seeks to work for, within, and between communities and constituencies While it foregrounds youth and community work, it makes wider and systemic connections between communities and higher education institutions
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Context and Transformative Leadership in Higher Education Edited by Mary Drinkwater, University of Toronto, Canada & Patrick Deane, Queen’s University, Canada
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Context and Transformative Leadership in Higher Education explores the importance of cultural, political, socioeconomic and historical context in change leadership in higher education With contributions from four continents, the handbook brings together multi-contextual perspectives to explore the importance of context to the development of the field A broad range of topics are covered, including skills, strategies and dispositions; local, regional and cross-national partnership development; opportunities and considerations for technology; and, future visions Countries covered include Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Dubai, Ghana, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK and the USA
The book forms part of the Bloomsbury Handbooks of Crises and Transformative Leadership in Higher Education collection, brought together by Mary Drinkwater
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Values and Ethical Change in Transformative Leadership in Higher Education
Edited by Mary Drinkwater, University of
Toronto,
Canada & Yusef Waghid, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Values and Ethical Change in Transformative Leadership in Higher Education explores the theoretical and conceptual frameworks which can broaden and deepen an educational leader ’s knowledge and skill set related to values and ethical change in times of crises and change With contributions from five continents, the handbook brings together multi-contextual perspectives to the understanding and application of the theoretical and conceptual models in the field A broad range of leadership skills and approaches are explored, including collaborative, democratic, learning-centered, transactional, charismatic, transformative, transformational, Stieglerian nootechnologies, agency theory, and network leadership Countries covered include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, India, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, and the UK
The book forms part of the The Bloomsbury Handbooks of Crises and Transformative Leadership in Higher Education collection, brought together by Mary Drinkwater
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Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
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Public School Finance Decoded
A Straightforward Approach to Linking the Budget to Student Achievement, Second Edition Jay C Toland
Public School Finance Decoded, Second Edition demystifies one of education’s most complex and misunderstood topics how financial decisions shape student achievement Written from the perspective of an experienced chief financial officer, the book bridges the gap between finance officers, educators, and policymakers by translating budgets, audits, and ratios into clear, actionable strategies that drive learning results
This fully updated edition explores the financial ecosystem of public schools from staffing and school-level budgeting to transportation, child nutrition, maintenance, and technology Each chapter blends research, real-world data, and case studies drawn from actual district experiences, illustrating how effective financial leadership improves outcomes
Designed for both specialists and non-specialists, the book includes reflection prompts and discussion questions to support professional learning and graduate coursework With practical tools, federal funding updates (ESSER, Title programs), and efficiency indicators, Public School Finance Decoded empowers superintendents, principals, board members, and business officers to align every dollar with the district’s mission: advancing student achievement through sound financial stewardship
Principal Presence, Principal Mystique Five Systems to Prioritize Your Time and Implement Best Practices
Courtney Gober
Principal Presence is a practical, no-nonsense guide for school leaders who want to sharpen their focus on what matters most improving teaching and learning Designed for busy principals juggling competing demands, this book cuts through the noise to spotlight the five foundational systems every school needs to thrive: Communication, Collaboration, Lesson Planning, Instructional Snapshots, and Data Monitoring
Grounded in real-world leadership and built for immediate application, Principal Presence offers a clear framework for establishing and sustaining these systems to drive instructional excellence Readers will learn how to create structures that support teacher growth, foster accountability, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
In addition, the book provides actionable strategies for managing a professional calendar that aligns with instructional priorities By building predictability into the school day and ensuring regular monitoring of instruction and data, principals can reclaim their time and amplify their impact
Whether you’re a new or veteran school leader, Principal Presence equips you with the tools to lead with intention, build systems that stick, and stay consistently present where it counts most inside classrooms
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Advancing Higher Education
New Strategies for Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Engagement, Second Edition
Edited by Michael J Worth & Matthew T Lambert
The second edition of Advancing Higher Education: New Strategies for Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Engagement is a complete revision and update of the successful first edition It includes updated chapters on core advancement topics but also addresses new topics, for example, the integration of artificial intelligence and evolving institutional structures All authors are innovative and seasoned practitioners and influencers in advancement Chapters address such questions as “What is working now?” “Where are we going?” and “What will the future of advancement look like?”
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The Art of School Board Leadership From the Boardroom to the Classroom Quintin Shepherd
The Art of School Board Leadership is a guide tailored for board members and superintendents in educational settings This book addresses governance complexities, emphasizing critical differences between "complex" and "complicated "decisions Through real-world scenarios, frameworks, and theoretical insights, it explores themes of transparency, fiduciary duty, continuous learning, ethical service, and succession planning The book seeks to empower education board members to enhance their effectiveness, navigate ethical dilemmas, and build resilient governance structures that serve students, educators, and the community
Bridging
K-12 School Leadership Series
UK June 2026 US June 2026
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Leadership and School Improvement
Practical Strategies for School Improvement in International Contexts
Leslie Ann Locke, Sonya D Hayes, Natalie Rasmussen & Beatriz DeSantiagoFjelstad Edited by Jeffrey Glanz
Education faces global challenges such as inequality, access to quality education, and the integration of technology (Ainscow, 2020) By providing stories of school improvement in various international contexts, we aim to identify common issues and develop collaborative solutions We also aim to promote an understanding of how school leaders in different countries address these challenges, providing a broader perspective on potential strategies
Because educational systems vary significantly across countries due to cultural, economic, and political differences, an international volume on how school leaders improve their schools allows for the sharing of best practices
Additionally, successful leadership strategies from one country can be analyzed and potentially replicated in others
UK June 2026 US June 2026
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Confessions of a School Board Member What Every Superintendent Needs to Know
Phil Gore
This book provides memorable, pithy anecdotes from one school board member ’s experience on the board It also weaves in amalgamations of other school board members and their sensemaking to illustrate points for the reader ’s understanding and application It includes empirical research completed in Washington state in 2016 to underscore the relevance and potential frequency of the observations and discussion points
UK September 2026 US September 2026
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Public School Education Foundations
Advancing Opportunity, Excellence, and Innovation
Michael J Worth, Sanjay K Pandey & Holly Kamm Wahl
This book will be a collection of brief case studies on foundations that raise funds and provide support to public school systems to enhance their programs and impact It will not include parent-teacher associations (PTAs) or parent-teacher organizations (PTOs), which typically raise funds for an individual school Rather, the foundations studied will be those that support school districts It will not focus on individual charter schools, although some district-wide foundations do support charters as well as traditional public schools It will not include private foundations that make grants to public schools (e g , Gates) but rather foundations created for the specific purpose of raising funds to supplement public funding of school systems The focus will be on the operation and impact of the foundations, rather than philanthropy more generally
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Critical Directions in Education, Technology, and Politics
UK August 2026 • US August 2026
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Teaching History Today and in the Future
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Teaching
Against the Machine
Critical Pedagogy in an Era of Artificial Intelligence
Alexander J Means
This book examines the entanglement of capitalism, technological acceleration and AI, and warns that they are eroding education as a means of collective intelligence
Alexander J Means shows how our desires, dreams, emotions, and psychic life have become the target of optimizing drives and algorithmic manipulation aimed at extracting value from thought and time He argues that this is leading to a disintegration of meaning, knowledge, and culture, allowing Fascism, fraud, racism, ecocide, and war to thrive in an environment of systemic nihilism and the collapse of memory into computation He examines how education has become a brand word and how education is being reduced to training in compliance and suggests ways to stop this trend Means draws on a range of theorists book including Franco Berardi, Alain Badiou, Byung-Hul Chan, Fredric Jameson and Achille Mbembe The book represents a warning against a life of fundamentalism, money, consumption, and power and argues that education should, in contradiction to the current trends, be equipping young people and adults with the tools to live a life filled with meaning and purpose
Accessible Africa
Teaching and Learning About an Unfamiliar Past Todd Cleveland & Michael G Panzer Edited by Mark Newman
Accessible Africa: Teaching and Learning About an Unfamiliar Past provides educators ranging from middle school to high school an accessible account of the major developments in African history, paired with pedagogical strategies and approaches related to teaching the continent’s past Based on decades of teaching African history at the collegiate and high school levels, it became clear to Cleveland and Panzer that most students had learned very little about Africa – beyond the Transatlantic Slave Trade – prior to arriving in their classrooms This absence is not surprising, as educators readily admit that they do not feel comfortable teaching about Africa because they feel both unqualified and uninformed Accessible Africa addresses these issues by providing both accessible content and associated teaching strategies related thoroughly the past 5,000 years of African history, up to and including contemporary developments on the continent Major historical themes include trade routes, slave trades, imperialism and colonialism, decolonization, and modern Africa
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Authentic Intelligence in Education Reclaiming Real Learning in the Age of AI
Katie Alaniz
Authentic Intelligence in Education is a timely, insightful guide for educators, instructional designers, and administrators seeking to leverage AI while staying grounded in principles of meaningful, authentic learning Alaniz explores how to design learning experiences that transcend algorithmic processes, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and real-world relevance From AI-powered assessments to ethical dilemmas in digital classrooms, this book offers practical strategies and researchbased frameworks to help educators lead with purpose in an AI-driven world
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Advances in Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
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Advising on and Making Education Policy
New Perspectives on Past and Present Procedures
Edited by Craig Skerritt, University of Manchester, UK
This book brings an eclectic mix of contributors from around the world together to share important insights about policy advice and policy making in education to give readers a better sense of what policy creation can entail, and who might be and how they might be involved Coming from a range of jurisdictions, the chapters in this book have been authored by people with important insights to share from their experiences of doing and researching policy advice and policy making in education: civil servants, consultants, knowledge mobilizers, school staff, and university-based researchers and teacher educators
While many chapters focus on policy advice and policy making at national and subnational levels, others challenge the common (mis)perception that policy making is confined to governments Thus, there are chapters that illustrate that education policy is produced in education institutions such as schools too Moreover, other chapters highlight how intermediary bodies and higher education academics are shaping education policy at various levels
Taken together the chapters in Advising on and Making Education Policy: New Perspectives on Past and Present Procedures reveal some of the inner workings of government departments, exemplify educators, students and parents as
Learning for a Just, Peaceful and Sustainable World
Edited by Douglas Bourn, IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK & Alexis Stones
This book showcases current debates in the field of global education and learning and the importance of the Declaration on Global Education to 2050 It features chapters from academics, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners based in Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Sweden and the UK who are working in the fields of global citizenship, education for sustainable development and peace and human rights education The chapters cover a range of topics that span formal, non-formal and informal learning spaces including gender justice, democracy, moral education, climate change policy, decolonizing global learning, PISA, the Sustainable Development Goals and the role of UNESCO The importance of learning about global issues and sustainable development has never been seen as more important than it is today This book addresses the big global issues of today, be they climate change, war and conflict, human rights, quality of learning and reducing global poverty
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Opportunities and Challenges for Policy Advice and Policy Making in Education Future Possibilities
Edited by Craig Skerritt, University of Manchester, UK
Despite mantras such as ‘evidence-based policy’ and ‘evidence-for-policy’, many working in and with an interest in education remain unconvinced that policies are truly underpinned by, to draw on an oft-used proclamation, ‘the best available evidence’ Thus, there have been growing calls for new ways of producing education policy This book is intended to make headway and add fuel to this movement A wide range of scholars have been assembled to make contributions to this book that are likely to be of interest to academics, politicians, civil servants, school staff, and other education professionals in the public, private, and voluntary sectors The book’s chapters reflect on opportunities and challenges for policy advice and policy making in education and, significantly, they put forward new possibilities for the future
The conversations, debates, and further research that this book ignites could prove fruitful over time, ultimately leading to more optimal policies
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Bloomsbury Gender and Education
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Gender, Race, Inequality and Student Friendship in Higher Education A Terrain of Struggle
Ingrid E Castro, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, USA
With a qualitative case study of two university campuses in the United States, Ingrid E Castro examines experiences of students in forming and sustaining close interracial friendships
The data in this book are comprised of interviews with students conducted at two primarily white institutions in the early 2000s, and illuminate how women of various races struggled to find commonality across difference, particularly in relation to racism, white privilege, and experiences with stereotyping, everyday racism, and segregation on campuses Taking a feminist approach attending to gender, race and class inequality, Castro analyses the women's experiences with the benefit of contemporary frameworks and theories, including on gendered friendships, social media, parental protectionism, campus climate and race relations; and explores the social and academic spaces of campus, which include interest groups, classrooms, majors, and dorms, as sites of interaction The conclusion reflects on current DEI efforts on campuses in the U S , and suggests policy changes that can occur to better campus climate and increase the potential for interracial friendship formation for students A rich, honest and detailed account of relationships emerges with significant implications for the field of friendship studies and the sociology of higher education
Historicizing Academic Freedom On Universities, Scholarly Indeterminacy, and World Ordering
André Drainville
André Drainville gives a provocative intervention into discussions of academic freedom, showing its connection to the evolving social relations of knowledge and power over the last thousand years Rather than assuming that academic freedom is an established and well-defined, if threatened, right, Drainville historicizes the concept, understanding struggles for intellectual autonomy as part of the disputed, variously situated, processes of world ordering Tracing instances of the freedom to think, he sets out a materialist history of the evolving relations between economic and social orders and the conditions of knowledge production from 12th century China to contemporary US campuses
The book draws on black existentialism, English labor history, critical political economy; French structuralist state theory; theories of global patriarchy; structural anthropology; postcolonial theory Focussing on the little tradition of scholarly action, the book discusses two dozen moments in the development of the social relations of knowledge production that are not typically rendered as part of the (apparently) coherent and continuous dominant discourse of academic freedom These span historical contexts from the pre-capitalist world economies, the formation of modern capitalism, the post-World War 2 world ordering, to the contemporary ‘new knowledge economy’ In each case, Drainville highlights how distinct structures of world order opened up, or narrowed, possibilities for scholars to institute self-regulated relations of knowledge production and how scholars have time and again struggled for autonomy and indeterminacy
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Authenticating Intelligence Preventing AI from Hijacking Education
Stephen J Aguilar
This book offers a clear headed roadmap for anyone concerned about the growing presence of generative artificial intelligence in schools and universities Written by Stephen J Aguilar, an education scholar and director of the USC Center for Generative AI & Society, the book blends rigorous research with vivid real world stories from early classroom TV experiments to today’s AI driven tutoring platforms
Aguilar frames AI as a sophisticated tool whose impact depends on three interacting elements: the users, the technology, and the surrounding context Drawing on philosophy, design theory, and decades of educational technology research, he explains how AI can enhance learning, personalize instruction, and free teachers to engage in deeper human interaction while also exposing pitfalls such as bias, academic integrity challenges, and widening equity gaps
Practical lists, case studies, and actionable recommendations equip educators, administrators, policymakers, and even curious parents with the knowledge to “authenticate” human intelligence, make informed decisions, and harness AI responsibly This balanced, accessible guide equips readers to navigate today’s AI infused classrooms and shape a future where technology amplifies not replaces human learning
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Transform Teacher Education Accreditation A Framework for Innovation and Equity
Beth Kubitskey, Anne Tapp Jaksa, Malina Monaco & Joseph Allen Pearson
This book explores how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape of higher education quality assurance Focused on educator preparation programs (EPPs), this timely volume examines how AI tools can transform data-driven decisionmaking, streamline accreditation processes, and promote institutional equity and accountability
Written by accreditation experts, the book moves beyond technical explanations to address the human dimensions of AI ethics, fairness, transparency, and professional judgment Through real-world examples and research-based insights, it offers practical guidance for integrating AI responsibly into accreditation systems while maintaining the integrity of educational evaluation
From automated data analysis to predictive modeling and ethical oversight, the book highlights both the opportunities and risks of AI-driven transformation Grounded in current scholarship and informed by decades of accreditation practice, this work invites faculty, administrators, and policymakers to imagine a future where innovation and human judgment coexist to advance continuous improvement, educational quality, and professional integrity
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Academia’s Dilemma
What to do about Artificial Intelligence?
Jo Renee Formicola, Seton Hall University, USA
Does artificial intelligence replicate human thinking, or just imitate it? How should academia, the epitome of intellectualism, respond to that question and its ramifications for the teaching profession? Veteran educator Jo Renee Formicola argues that if higher education is to survive the challenge of artificial intelligence then administrators, staff, faculty, and students have little choice but to cautiously adapt by merging traditional pedagogy with innovative digital tools
In an age of lucrative business deals, government policies, and pedagogical reforms that hasten institutional change, the value and impact of AI is as easy to overlook as it is to overstate Amid these conflicting assessments of AI’s role in the teaching-learning continuum, Formicola weighs its value against the power of personal human interaction in the classroom
She examines AI as a worthwhile system to aggregate information and answer difficult research questions, but at the same time a step towards singularity of thought that can circumvent rigorous intellectual questioning and creativity Blending philosophical insight, pedagogical experience, and timely analysis, Formicola introduces a new framework for teaching that balances technological innovation with emotional intelligence
This book challenges educators and institutions to rethink their reliance on AI and embrace a more relational, studentcentered approach to learning
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Bloomsbury Philosophy of Education
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Teaching Values Whilst Respecting Difference
Christina Easton, Princeton University, USA
Should schools promote values to children? Most people are happy with schools teaching the value of kindness and that bullying is wrong But since 2014, schools in England have also been required to teach “British values”, including “democracy”, “liberty” and “mutual respect and tolerance” To the dismay of some parents and conservative religious groups, some schools are also teaching more controversial values: that it’s okay to be gay, for example, or that we must appreciate religious traditions that we regard as making mistakes about how to live Is this value-shaping justifiable in the liberal state? If so, what values may students be directed towards, and how may teachers in schools go about this? This book answers these questions by first defending a distinctive theoretical approach, ‘thin comprehensive liberalism’ This approach shows respect for persons by seeking minimally controversial justifications for policy and curricula, whilst also considering other important normative commitments such as protecting children from harm and securing their future equal political status This ultimately justifies a substantive and controversial values education The book also discusses the approach that should be taken to teaching values in schools Using the British values policy as a platform for discussion, it recommends that values education should become a compulsory, high-status subject, with dedicated curriculum time and taught by experts at managing discussions of controversial issues This change would help secure the welfare of children and a society where the free and equal status of all individuals is respected
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Continental Philosophy of Education
Edited by John Baldacchino, University of Wisconsin, USA & Herner Saeverot, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
This handbook is the first reference work to explore and define what continental philosophy of education is or could be, and what its boundaries are, serving as a point of entry for those who need an overview of the ideas in the field The book includes 34 chapters written by leading scholars based in Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA It is subdivided into three sections covering the metaphysics, ethics and aesthetics of education and the chapters focus on philosophical concepts such as otherness, empathy and personhood and problems including political influences on education and the limits of education The contributors discuss a range of continental thinkers and look at how their work has influenced the wider field of philosophy of education
Bloomsbury Inquiries in Philosophy and Education
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Bloomsbury Inquiries in Philosophy and Education
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Bloomsbury Inquiries in Philosophy and Education
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Teaching Historical Narratives
A Philosophical Inquiry into the Virtues of Historical Interpretation
Jon A Levisohn, Brandeis University, USA
With this book Jon Levisohn argues that current history education is set up in a way that sees students of history at one end of a continuum with the academic experts in the field of history at the other, and where the goal of history education is to help students to think like historians
Building on a critical engagement with Carl Hempel, Hayden White, and David Carr, as well as contemporary work in virtue epistemology, Levisohn proposes a new theory of historiography which serves as a set of guidelines for the teaching and learning of history According to the theory, the work of historiography is best characterized as a negotiation among narratives, weaving together received narratives with new information and ideas in order to construct a new narrative This negotiation happens with a particular orientation towards negative evidence or ‘flexible disconfirmationism , and is assessed according to the openness, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity, boldness and humility, i e the virtues of historical interpretation The book rethinks the work of history education, offering new ways of thinking about the goals of the teaching of history, namely, in terms of the cultivation of the interpretive virtues
What's the Good of Education?
A Philosophy of Persons in Practices
Joseph Dunne, Dublin City University, Ireland
An Irish Times Best Book for Summer 2025
In this book Joseph Dunne exposes the damage done by obsession with measurable outcomes in schools and universities He argues for an education that respects the interpersonal fabric of learning and teaching, and that takes account of difficulties in late modern societies regarding childhood, citizenship, the relative prestige accorded to different kinds of knowledge, and the forging by individuals of a coherent identity across a whole life-course To ask about good education, he claims, is necessarily to pose the larger question of the human good Central to the book is a concern to elucidate the kind of practices that can best help persons to pursue this good, a concern that deepens through reflection in the final chapters on the challenges and fulfilments opened by the spiritual dimension of human life Making his case in a series of inter-related essays, Dunne draws on his decades-long experience in teacher-education, informed by a reading of classical Greek philosophy and of several recent thinkers – including Raimond Gaita, Alasdair MacIntyre, Iris Murdoch and Charles Taylor – who are key conversation partners throughout
Stanley Cavell and Education Voice, Seriousness and Drama
Adrian Skilbeck, University of Winchester, UK
This book explores the themes of seriousness and human voice in education, drawing on the work of the American philosopher Stanley Cavell
Cavell’s views on culture, the arts, politics, morality, judgement, vulnerability, and the need for people to find something they can be sincere and serious in, are discussed in relation to education The book represents a reappraisal of seriousness in education, art and philosophy, getting to the heart of what matters in education beyond ideology Drawing on examples from film, theatre, literature and educational practice, it provides a philosophical analysis of conventional assumptions of educational seriousness It offers an analysis of the central importance of voice and expression in education for both learners and teachers in terms of what it means to speak authentically; both literally, in conversation, and through forms of artistic expression Carefully chosen examples offer insights into the value of drama in education for understanding the way in which we each inhabit a voice and body and give it expression Cavell’s work is brought into conversation with a number of philosophers, with Austin, Dewey, Derrida and Wittgenstein all contributing to a reappraisal of what it means to be serious and how slippery and elusive this can be
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