Books like Creative schools by Ken Robinson

The End of Average explains how systems that rely on averages—such as standardized tests, job evaluations, and medical protocols—ignore individual differences and limits human potential, offering science-driven alternatives to unlock personal success.

A guide for secondary educators in the United States, "Creating Innovators" explores how technological innovations and creative ability can shape educational change through practical case studies and clear aims and objectives.

Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world?s most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conversations with parents about the dilemmas they face. As a parent, what should you look for in your children?s education? How can you tell if their school is right for them and what can you do if it isn?t? In this important new book, he offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the K-12 education system, or outside it if you choose to homeschool or un-school. Dispelling many myths and tackling critical schooling options and controversies, You, Your Child, and School is a key book for parents to learn about the kind of education their children really need and what they can do to make sure they get it.

-- How to Create a Mind Kurzweil discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges from the brain, and the implications of vastly increasing the powers of our intelligence in addressing the world?s problems. He thoughtfully examines emotional and moral intelligence and the origins of consciousness and envisions the radical possibilities of our merging with the intelligent technology we are creating. Certain to be one of the most widely discussed and debated science books of the year, How to Create a Mind.

***Pirates are daring and adventurous.***They sail into uncharted territories with no guarantee of success. They reject the status quo and refuse to conform to any society that stiffles creativity and independence. They are entrepreneurs who take risks and are willing to travel to the ends of the earth for that which they value. Pirates don't much care about public perception; they proudly fly their flags in defiance. And besides, everybody loves pirates. **DRAW STUDENTS IN LIKE A MAGNET!** **OVER 30 HOOKS AND 170 BRAINSTORMING QUESTIONS INSIDE!** Based on Dave Burgess's popular "Outrageous Teaching" and "Teach Like a PIRATE" seminars, this book offers inspiration, practical techniques, and innovative ideas that will help you increase student engagement, boost your creativity, and transform your life as an educator. You'll learn how to: -Tap into your passion as a teacher - even when you're less than excited about the subject -Develop creative presentations that capture your students' interest -Establish rapport and a sense of camaraderie in your classroom -Transform your class into a life-changing experience for your students Like pirating, teaching is an adventure full of challenges and excitement. The way you approach your adventure can mean the difference between being shipwrecked on Burnout Island or finding buried treasure.

Rethink schooling: George Couros argues that compliance stifles creativity and critical thinking, and urges educators to create innovative, student‑centered learning environments that unlock 21st‑century skills.

The authors of "Make Just One Change" argue that formulating one's own questions is the single most essential skill for learning and one that should be taught to all students. They also argue that it should be taught in the simplest way possible. Drawing on twenty years of experience, the authors present the Question Formulation Technique, a concise and powerful protocol that enables learners to produce their own questions, improve their questions, and strategize how to use them. "Make Just One Change" features the voices and experiences of teachers in classrooms across the country to illustrate the use of the Question Formulation Technique across grade levels and subject areas and with different kinds of learners.

The Teacher Wars chronicles 175 years of American public schooling, tracing the shifting expectations placed on teachers and exploring how historical, political, and cultural forces shape today’s educational challenges.