We're thrilled to announce that Matt Pitman is back with his highly anticipated second book, The Connection Conundrum, set to tackle one of education's most pressing challenges head-on.
When Connection Becomes a Paradox
In classrooms across the globe, we're witnessing a troubling pattern: students checking out, teachers burning out, and school communities struggling under the weight of competing demands. The irony? We all know that meaningful relationships are the foundation of both learning and wellbeing, yet connection continues to be treated as an optional extra rather than essential infrastructure.
Matt Pitman has a name for this phenomenon: The Connection Conundrum – the baffling reality that despite overwhelming evidence about the importance of human connection in education, schools persistently prioritise everything else.
A Practical Roadmap for Change
Building on the success of The Connection Curriculum, Pitman's new work offers something desperately needed in education: a practical framework for educators who refuse to wait for permission to create change. Through his comprehensive 4Cs approach – Culture, Communication, Collaboration, and Curiosity – he provides a clear pathway for transforming disconnected classrooms into vibrant learning communities.
This isn't another theoretical treatise on what schools should do. The Connection Conundrum is written specifically for the teachers, coordinators, and middle leaders who are ready to lead from exactly where they are, armed with actionable strategies to build relationships, foster genuine belonging, and sustain meaningful connection even when formal leadership remains hesitant.
Leading Change from the Ground Up
What sets Pitman's approach apart is his recognition that educational transformation doesn't require a corner office or a formal title. His work empowers educators at every level to become catalysts for connection, providing the tools and confidence needed to put people first in an increasingly complex educational landscape.
The Connection Conundrum serves as both an urgent call to action and a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who believes schools should prioritise human connection – offering practical solutions to make that vision a reality.
About Matt Pitman
Matt Pitman brings a unique perspective to educational leadership as a husband, father, teacher, and educational leader based in Melbourne, Australia. His extensive experience spans Catholic, government, and independent schools, where he has consistently championed innovative approaches to connection and learning.
With multiple master's degrees in educational leadership and student wellbeing, plus ongoing doctoral research into school connections, Pitman combines academic rigor with practical wisdom. His commitment to equipping young people to thrive in our interconnected world has earned him national recognition and multiple awards for innovative educational leadership.
Stay Connected
The Connection Conundrum promises to be an essential read for educators ready to transform their practice and their schools. Keep an eye out for release details and be among the first to discover how you can lead the change education desperately needs.
Are you ready to tackle the connection conundrum in your own educational context? Join the conversation and be part of the solution.
