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By: Carl Hooker

HookerTech Publications

As artificial intelligence transforms how we live, work, and learn, this book guides educators on navigating the AI revolution thoughtfully and ethically. It explores how generative AI tools disrupt classrooms while unlocking new opportunities to enhance  teaching and learning.

By: Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Independent learning skills equip students with what they need to continue learning throughout their lives. In today's rapidly changing  world, knowledge becomes outdated quickly, and new information and  technologies emerge constantly.

By: Laurie Guyon

SMILE Learning Publications

The world of education is rapidly changing. This book looks at all the moving parts of educational technology to find a way forward. The ultimate goal is to ensure our students feel safe, belong, and learn the skills needed to thrive. Using educational technology can provide our students with the tools for success.

By: Carl Hooker 

HookerTech Publications

Students don’t take risks if teachers don’t take risks. 

Teachers don’t take risks if leaders don’t take risks. 

The lack of risk-taking and embracing failure as a learning tool stifles creativity and innovation. This book is designed to tackle that challenge and provide ideas for both teachers and providers of professional learning with new ways to motivate learners of all ages and open up their creative pathways. 

By: Mary Howard

Applications of AI technology for classroom organization,  lesson planning and improving school-home communication are just some of  the potential needs of the modern teacher. The methodologies presented  in this book will assist educators in discovering the potential power of  Chatbots and in particular ChatGPT to simplify and streamline classroom  education.

By Destiny Wagner and Kristopher Thurstoon 

We are excited to offer you a new way to stay organized, reduce stress, and increase focus in your daily life. Our planner is designed to help you set and achieve goals; thoughtfully plan your day, week, and month; and track your progress. By using our planner, you'll be able to stay on top of your to-do list, prioritize your time and energy, and find more balance and peace in your life. Try our mindfulness planner today and experience the benefits of a more organized and mindful life!

By: Matthew X. Joseph

When teachers work in a silo, it limits the collective thinking or brainstorming that is critical to innovative ideas that can transform teaching and learning. Change is hard and sometimes schools are unwilling to change due to many factors (already high achieving, possible union pushback, consistent turnover, and so on).  We have the power to shift a school into a collaborative community and to have critical conversations about exciting and innovative change in schools.

By: Namya Joshi 

I am Namya Joshi, a proud Indian girl. I have spent the last four years designing and delivering free-of-cost coding workshops for more than 15,000 teachers and young people, especially girls, in India and all over the world. 

#EachOneTeachTen shares this journey and impowers you to teach ten.

By: Jed Stefanowicz  

JS Press

Discover risk-takers, rule-breakers, and changemakers who have  forged pathways to find their voice, amplify their ideas, and broaden  their reach from impacting a small number of students in classrooms to  influencing teaching and learning around the world. Each section of the  book tells a story of a leader, followed by key takeaways and a QR code  to an embedded video interview.

By Matthew X. Joseph and Over 20 Global Educators 

Educators are driven, intelligent, and creative. We go 100 miles an hour and have to schedule our bathroom breaks. We talk about lessons, data, and all sorts of Buzz words. We also have stories people outside the profession would not believe. We say, "You can't make this up." 

By Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran,  Heather Brantley, Jaime Donally,  Eugenia Tamez

DCI Publications

Our daily lives are already deeply intertwined with AI-powered products and Learn AI With Mundo: A Student’s Guide to Innovation invites readers to experience using AI responsibly and safely. This interactive book can be used at both school and home to guide students to become a force for good when using AI.

By: Matthew X. Joseph and Suzy Brooks

X10 Publications

Leadership Series

Mentoring is not the process of checking a box; it is the process of developing colleagues who eventually work alongside us in a challenging profession where collaboration, connection, and consistency are all so vital for our students.

By: Jed Stefanowicz 

JS Press 

Now more than ever, it’s time to focus forward and Take AIM at digital learning.  Discover classroom-tested strategies to ACTIVATE content, INNOVATE instructional practice, and MOTIVATE learners.  Loaded with reflective prompts and next-day takeaways, this book is designed to push your thinking about the integration and application of academic technology across the curriculum.

By: Yaritza Villalba

Join McKenzie on a journey through the untold accomplishments of people of color.   

“It’s important that every child understand the connection between the past and their bright future!” ~ Yaritza Villalba, Author

By: Melisa Hayes

Meet Abbs, a rainbow born square who tries to change who she is to please others. Read this interactive story that promotes celebrating differences, being true to yourself and loving who you are born to be!  Abbs is rainbow born with Down Syndrome with unique Ability, and is  Brave, Beautiful, Smart.

By: Yaritza Villalba

The graphic novel explores themes such as identity, culture, diversity,  censorship, and empowerment. McKenzie learns about different  perspectives and experiences from the books she reads and tries to  advocate for the importance of reading banned books. She also deals with  racism, microaggressions, and discrimination from some of her teachers  who mispronounce her name or dismiss her interests.

By: Yaritza Villalba

Kids Collection

Meet McKenzie. A young girl who loves history, traveling, adventures and the outdoors. She is the youngest in a family where almost all of the elders were born in Panamá. Many share the last name Leinch while others, including her mother, have unique last names like Villalba, Perez, Jimenez, Bailey, Kidd and Kennedy. This may be a bit confusing but it tells the story about her family’s history and experiences.

By: Yaritza Villalba

Kids Collection

Conoce a McKenzie. Una joven amante de la historia, los viajes, las aventuras y el aire libre. Es la menor de una familia donde casi todos los mayores nacieron en Panamá. Muchos comparten el apellido Leinch mientras que otros, incluida su madre, tienen apellidos únicos como Villalba, Pérez, Jiménez, Bailey, Kidd y Kennedy. Esto puede ser un poco confuso, pero cuenta la historia y las experiencias de su familia.