Reviews for A New Way Forward for Schools

‘This is an extraordinary gift of a book on every level: its content and design reduce overwhelm; it relies on us to create from a clear sense of calling; it encourages, supports and guides us educators into promising possibilities. And it respects and honours us for who we have chosen to be.’
– Dr Margaret Wheatley, author of 13 books, from Leadership and the New Science (1992) to Restoring Sanity: Practices to Awaken Generosity, Creativity, and Kindness (2024)

‘In an age of incessant distractions, here is a book that refocuses our collective mission – teaching and learning. The Unleash Learning System provides a research-based guide to improving student learning. It provides a shared language to support leaders to keep their teachers and schools working on what is most important – students.’
– Mary Chiodo, Campus Principal, Copperfield College

‘Steeped in evidence and rich with practical strategies, A New Way Forward is an essential resource for school leaders seeking to streamline practices into sustainable systems. Dr William DeJean provides a thoughtful and actionable approach to reducing cognitive overload for both teachers and leaders, offering a clear pathway to more effective and efficient schools. This book is both empowering and deeply attuned to the challenges leaders face in the modern era.’
– Karen Corbett, secondary school leader, Western Australia

‘This book shows us the way to keep our focus on what’s important – student learning. This system will not only reduce teacher and leader overwhelm, but it will also vastly improve learning for all students. It brings together one whole system we can introduce into our schools that keeps us focused on the main game.’
– Genevieve Simson, former school principal