It is time for a new narrative on schools in Australia. The Alignment Premium proposes its major features. Analysis of approaches in 13 countries, including most of the world's top-performers, provides 15 benchmarks against which Australia's performance is assessed.
Baseball's Greatest Comeback recounts the story of the 1914 Boston Braves that experienced the greatest come-from-behind season ever witnessed in baseball history. A perennially woeful team, the Braves rose from the ashes of last place—fifteen games behind on July 4th—to battle in the World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics, one of the most dominant teams of all time. Baseball fans witnessed one of sport's most spectacular comebacks, and Boston's National League team earned a new designation: “The Miracle Braves.” Full of timeless images and memorable characters—including a fanatically superstitious manager, a cheerfully madcap star, and an obsessively driven, yet highly sensitive captain—this book will inform and entertain baseball fans and sports historians alike.
Focusing on the future of education, this book offers both a humbling perspective and an inspirational call for transformation. It addresses critical issues in the educational landscape, encouraging readers to rethink and innovate within their practices. The insights provided aim to inspire educators and policymakers alike to embrace change and enhance the learning experience for all.
Success for All Students in All Settings
Focusing on the reimagination of educational systems, this book advocates for transformative changes that ensure success for all students through coordinated actions across various educational domains. While it closely examines Australia's declining performance despite reforms, it also draws insights from high-performing countries. The recommendations aim to support policymakers, school leaders, and overwhelmed teachers, making it a valuable resource for academics and researchers seeking to address educational challenges globally.
This, the first mega-analysis in education policy and practice, combines an overview of insightful meta-analyses of factors contributing to the success of schools and an analysis of powerful mega-trends that are shaping developments in education in general and schools in particular.