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It’s that time of year again! Time for long days, relaxing nights.... and summer reading.
Our team at Education Elements loves a good read, but like many of you, it can be difficult to stay on top of it during the school year. Summer’s the perfect time to catch up 
on blogs or books we just haven’t had a chance to get around to reading.
Here are a few education reads we’re excited about the summer -- many with implications for personalized learning!
1. Personalized Learning Playbook [Handbook] Shameless plug for our CEO Anthony’s playbook. Quick, practical read for educators who want guidance on how to personalize learning. We think it’s pretty great.
2. Go Blended! [Handbook] Another practical implementation guide from our friends at Aspire Public Schools. Great for educators interested in getting blended learning off the ground.
3. Blend My Learning [Blog] - Honest and inspiring reflections from a community of blended learning educators.
4. Fostering Grit: How Do I Prepare My Students for the Real World? [Book] We think teaching non-cognitive skills is a pretty big part of personalizing learning. School leader and columnist Thomas Hoerr describes how to help students develop these skills, and even includes sample lesson plans and self-assessments.
5. Educational Leadership in the 21st Century [Blog] Reflections by Principal Greg Miller that focus on technology and transformational leadership in schools.
6. Thinking Fast and Slow [Book] This New York Times bestseller explores the two cognitive systems that drive our decision-making.
7. EdSurge [Blog] While EdSurge hits our inboxes every Wednesday and Thursday (different editions, both great content), we don’t always give it the thorough read this meaty digest deserves. We’re vowing to stay on top of our EdTech trends this summer.
9. Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis [Book] The author of Bowling Alone interweaves personal stories and research to examine why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.
10. A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change [Book] The authors propose a vision of learning for the future in which knowledge is fluid, change is constant, and play and innovation are central to our survival.
And, as a bonus, our Ultimate Guide for Personalized Learning, on an online and downloadable version.
Happy summer reading!
-------- Update on 09/24
The Personalized Learning Playbook is available on Blurb , on Amazon, and also for free on our website.
