As winter settles in and teachers juggle holiday stress, mid-year burnout, and shifting classroom demands, this season’s new releases arrive like a welcome burst of warmth. Blending timely guidance and a new perspective on AI integration with powerful insights on collaboration, resilience, and instructional practice, these books share a common mission: supporting educators’ professional growth when they need it most.
Whether you’re seeking renewed motivation, ethical clarity, or practical strategies, these titles offer a steady hand through the coldest stretch of the school year.
Find your next fresh read for the frosty season
November

Activities, Discussions, and Prompts for the Classroom and Beyond
By: Stacie Chana

Questions and Answers for Elementary Educators
By: Carrie S. Cutler, Foreword by: Graham Fletcher, Edited by: Cathy Seeley, Jennifer Bay-Williams

A Mindful Approach to Instructional Coaching
By: Nathan D. Lang-Raad

Building Districtwide Partnerships in a PLC at Work®
By: Jen Minor, Amy Moore
December

A Practical Guide for Leading Collaborative School Improvement
By: Deb Page, Judith Hale, Jean Quigg, Kayla Duncan
Foreword by: Mike Duncan

Twenty-Five Essential Practices to Inspire Secondary Students
By: Beth Pandolpho, Margaret Lane Dunne

Enduring Values in a Changing World
By: Douglas Reeves

How School Leaders Set the Table for a Community of Belonging
By: Sheldon L. Eakins
Foreword by: Darlene Reyes