{"title":"Maxwell Yurkofsky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxwell Yurkofsky\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in thought-provoking works within \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insightful perspectives on problem-solving and critical thinking. His writing encourages readers to engage actively with challenges, fostering independent learning and practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith clear, accessible prose, Yurkofsky’s books are ideal for educators, students, and curious minds seeking to deepen their understanding of educational concepts. His focus on empowering readers to tackle issues thoughtfully makes his collection a valuable resource for intellectual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-chance-to-solve-their-own-problems-by-amelia-peterson-9780674290297","title":"A Chance to Solve Their Own Problems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inside look at the promise and pitfalls of continuous improvement and design in education—showing why reform sometimes succeeds, sometimes fails, and what leaders can do about it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the headlines have been consumed by No Child Left Behind, Common Core, charter schools, and battles over DEI, a group of practitioners have been trying to develop a new set of approaches to taking on the perennial problems of schooling. Rather than betting on a new programme or policy, these reformers have bet instead on a different way of working which they hope will yield much better results. By teaching educators across the nation and the world how to examine data, build systems, and organise for improvement, they aim to make existing systems more problem-focused, disciplined, and imaginative. Thousands of schools and districts, including many of the largest school districts in the country, have adopted these methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Chance to Solve Their Own Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of Harvard researchers investigates how these methods work in action. Drawing on hundreds of interviews as well as in-depth case studies, they offer a definitive account of why these methods succeed in some contexts and falter in others, illuminating the crucial roles of relationships, equity commitments, organisational context, and politics. The book reveals that the most successful applications are less about rigid adherence to a process and more about a human-centred approach that prioritises trust, relationships, and a culture of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy blending clear-eyed critique with a constructive vision, \u003ci\u003eA Chance to Solve Their Own Problems\u003c\/i\u003e invites scholars, leaders, and practitioners to rethink how improvement work is organised, supported, and sustained. It serves as both a cautionary tale and a guide for those committed to making lasting progress in the complex human systems we call schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038110068972,"sku":"9780674290297","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674290297-a-chance-to-solve-their-own-problems.jpg?v=1785390282"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maxwell-yurkofsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}