Second Editions of Todd Whitaker Bestsellers Feature More Strategies for Teachers and Principals

LARCHMONT, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In two newly revised editions published by Eye On Education, Whitaker offers even more accessible strategies for teachers and principals that are not subject to finite trends in education. The first editions of Whitaker's books were popular with school leaders, who bought multiple copies for their staffs as gifts or for book studies. These new editions would serve as excellent follow-up guides and refreshers to enhance teacher and principal effectiveness and motivation.

Geared towards new and veteran teachers and principals, as well as teachers and principals to be, these books offer timeless lessons and motivational anecdotes to inspire readers and help guide them towards success. In What Great Teachers Do Differently: Seventeen Things That Matter Most (2nd Edition), the author identifies how great teachers respond when students misbehave, how they approach standardized testing, and how all teachers can gain the same advantages by looking closely at the key differences in the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of those who teach well and those who do not. Besides these essential topics, this book presents three additional chapters with new topics including focusing on students first, meaning what you say, and putting yourself in the students' position.

What Great Principals Do Differently: Eighteen Things That Matter Most (2nd Edition) presents three additional chapters on developing an accurate sense of self, understanding the dynamics of change, and dealing with negative or ineffective staff members.

Both titles also feature "quote extracts" on select pages, highlighting the pearls of wisdom and wit characteristic of Whitaker's timeless lessons.

Whitaker recognizes that at the end of the day, student success rests on teachers' shoulders. Responding to their needs, Whitaker states, "I was so honored by all of the positive feedback for the first edition; I wanted to share my new discoveries of specifically what it is great teachers do differently."

Whitaker also understands that no school can succeed without the hard work, dedication, and support of exceptional school leaders. "Great principals are the key to every outstanding school," says Whitaker. "Included in this edition are more 'nuggets' explaining what the best school leaders do differently."

Will the author's advice hold water in the constantly changing landscape that is education today? According to Eye On Education President Robert Sickles, "Todd Whitaker's lessons go beyond any popular trend or hot topic in education. They get to the heart of the matter."

Todd Whitaker is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Indiana State University and has written over 20 educational books including the national bestseller, What Great Teachers Do Differently.

About Eye On Education
Founded in 1992, Eye On Education is an independent and innovative provider of books and other resources for teachers, principals, and administrators, providing educators with practical information on professional development, educational leadership, school improvement, student assessment, data analysis, teaching skills, and other related topics.

Contact:
Meryl Salerno, Marketing Department
[email protected]
(888) 299-5350

SOURCE Eye On Education