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📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. The ninth suggestion on the list is "The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects" by Joan Sedita Suggested by: Sarah Earnest, Quest Forward High School ✏️Why it’s on Sarah’s list: I chose this book for my own reading list this summer. Writing is such a crucial skill — throughout high school, college, and your career. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY5ayAQ9

📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. Number eight on the list is "The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues" by Patrick M. Lencioni Suggested by: Ed Vogel, Quest Forward High School Why it’s on Ed’s list: This talks about the “HHS” of being a better team player, which is being hungry, humble, and smart. It’s a great book for leadership and team building. Check back throughout the summer for more! 🌴☀ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emXDEmHQ

📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. The seventh book on the list is "Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity" by Kim Scott Suggested by: Jolene Zywica, Opportunity Education Why it’s on Jolene’s list: This book helped me improve my communication skills. Hard conversations are still hard, but I can navigate through them with more confidence because of the strategies I gained. Check back throughout the summer for more! ☀🌴 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebNAniQD

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💥 We asked some of our colleagues from Opportunity Education and the Quest Forward High Schools to share what’s on their summer reading list. The result is a range of book recommendations. Some support professional and personal growth while others are just fun “beach reads.” 🌴☀️ Enjoy! Find the summer reading list here: https://lnkd.in/e28V8mNf #bookstagram #book #booktok #bookworm #booklover #bookrecommendations

📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list.📚 Number six on the list is "How Full is Your Bucket" by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton 👉 Suggested by: Sarah Earnest, Quest Forward High School 💡 Why it’s on Sarah’s list: This short book explores how even small interactions impact your relationships, productivity, and mindset. It has lots of practical helpful advice on how to “fill the buckets” of those around you, build culture, and nurture positivity. ☀️ Check back throughout the summer for more! Check out the book here: https://lnkd.in/e8xnzjQT

Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. The fifth suggestion is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt 💡 Suggested by: Kris Davison, Quest Forward High School 💡 Why it’s on Kris’s list: I recommend this book for both educators and parents. It’s a wake up call regarding teenage anxiety and how it’s impacted by social media and cell phones. 💡 Get the book: https://ow.ly/WWFQ50SGj9E Check back throughout the summer for more! For the full list, visit https://ow.ly/vbVi50SGj9F

While summertime for teachers is a mix of relaxation and planning for the next school year, it’s also a great time to practice self-care. Read this post for tips on developing healthy routines that you can carry into the fall.

Our team is back with another great pick for your summer reading list – Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 🚀 Suggested by: Ed Vogel, Quest Forward High School 🚀 Why it’s on Ed’s list: This is one of my favorite books and is a perfect choice for those who want to do some soul searching. It helped me when I felt lost and reminded me about the “can/want paradigm” — just because you can doesn’t always mean you want to. 🚀 Order today: https://ow.ly/4uYR50SBOz2 Check our summer reading blog for our full list of recommendations: https://ow.ly/eRAM50SBOyY