Marzano Resources announces new guide to help educators build a lifelong path to teaching excellence

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marzano Resources, a leading authority on evidence-based instruction and school improvement, is pleased to announce the release of The High Reliability Teacher.

This practical resource presents a structured framework to help educators strengthen instructional expertise through purposeful practice and continuous professional growth.

Built around the High Reliability Teacher (HRT) model, the book guides educators through three progressive levels of instructional development, helping them establish effective teaching practices, measure student learning more precisely, and refine classroom instruction using evidence-based feedback. Designed for both individual educators and school systems, the framework supports a sustainable approach to teacher growth that can be implemented across schools and districts.

Through practical guidance and reflection, The High Reliability Teacher helps educators strengthen their instructional practice and measure student learning with greater confidence. The resource also supports collaborative professional learning, enabling teachers and leaders to build lasting systems for continuous improvement.

The High Reliability Teacher is available for purchase on MarzanoResources.com. 

About the Authors

Robert J. Marzano, PhD, is cofounder and chief academic officer of Marzano Resources. During his 50 years in the field of education, he has worked with educators as a speaker and trainer and has authored more than 70 books and 250 articles on topics such as instruction, assessment, writing and implementing standards, cognition, effective leadership, and school intervention.

Cameron L. Rains, EdD, is chief executive officer of Solution Tree, where he works with schools, districts, and state education agencies to ensure all students learn at high levels. Previously, he was a teacher, an instructional coach, and an administrator in multiple capacities.

Shelley Gies, EdD, is a full-time Marzano Resources associate. She is the former director of curriculum and instruction and a former building-level principal in central Indiana. She also spent 23 years as a classroom teacher, serving most grades in K–6.

Jonathon Lee is a regional business office manager for a national organization specializing in educational research, evaluation, professional development, consulting, and product development. He supports project management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication to help deliver complex, multi-district initiatives effectively.

Philip B. Warrick, EdD, spent the first 25 years of his education career as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent and has experience leading schools in the states of Nebraska and Texas. He was named 1998 Nebraska Outstanding New Principal of the Year and was the 2005 Nebraska State High School Principal of the Year.

About Marzano Resources
Marzano Resources, formerly Marzano Research, is dedicated to helping K–12 educators advance student achievement. Built on the foundation of Dr. Robert J. Marzano's 50 years of education research, Marzano Resources supports teachers and administrators through customizable on-site professional development, educator events, virtual coaching, books, videos, and online courses. Our associates and authors are thought leaders in the field of education and deliver research-backed guidance across all major areas of schooling, including curriculum development, instruction, assessment, student engagement, and personalized competency-based education. Marzano Resources is the home of High Reliability Schools and The New Art and Science of Teaching.

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