The new book from Dr William DeJean
A New Way Forward for Schools
Advancing teaching and learning in the era of overwhelm.
The new book from Dr William DeJean
Are you struggling to keep teaching and learning the #1 priority? You’re not alone.
Imagine having a clear system that finally puts teaching and learning back at the centre.
As an educational leader today, it’s all too easy to get caught in the epidemic of overwhelm. This practical roadmap was created specifically to help busy professionals like you cut through the noise and find your way forward.
Pre-order today:
Escape overwhelm and find your focus
A New Way Forward for Schools gives you:
- Clarity amidst chaos: Finally cut through conflicting advice and focus on what truly matters—teaching and learning!
- A proven system: A structured approach to improving teaching and learning school-wide (that actually works)
- Less stress, more impact: Feel less overwhelmed while achieving better outcomes for students and staff
- A Real-world approach: A simple but powerful system that creates alignment across campus.
Ready to transform your school?
Pre-order your copy now.
Why this book?
“I’m too exhausted to read another education book…”
You’re not alone – that’s why this book was written.
This isn’t another “great idea” to add to your overflowing plate. It’s a clear, research-backed guide to embedding a school-wide system that supports high-impact teaching and learning.
It’s the system that brings everything together, helping you:
Use new information
rather than be distracted by it
Regain focus on student learning
and make it STICK
Elevate your school
from good to great
“This book shows us the way to keep our focus on what’s important—student learning. This system will not only reduce teacher and leader overwhelm, it will vastly improve learning for all students. It brings together one whole system we can introduce into our schools that keeps us focused on the main game.”
Genevieve Simson, former school principal
Who is Dr. William DeJean?
Dr. William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and host of Unleash Learning TV and Radio.
He began his career over 25 years’ ago as a high school teacher in San Diego, winning the 2003 San Diego Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. DeJean has since taught at universities across Australia and the USA, developing a unique international perspective on education.
Now based in Sydney, he travels globally to support schools and organisations through Unleash Learning.
A New Way Forward for Schools is his 3rd book, bringing together everything he’s learned throughout his career in one digestible guide.
Ready to overcome the overwhelm?
Order your copy of A New Way Forward for Schools today and you’ll also get:
- 50% off The School Leaders Masterclass — Enhance your leadership skills with this comprehensive professional learning program from Unleash Learning
- Leadership Book Discussion Guide — A specially created guide to help you engage your team with the book’s key concepts and implementation strategies
- Exclusive Office Wall Poster —A visual reminder of a key learning idea to keep you and your team focused on what makes learning stick for everyone
Once you’ve pre-ordered, simply add your details and you’ll receive the pack instantly:
Cut Through the Noise. Focus on What Matters.
Take the first step towards a stress-free, high-impact teaching and learning environment. Pre-order A New Way Forward for Schools now!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ‘era of overwhelm’ this book addresses?
The era of overwhelm refers to the current educational environment. A landscape where schools are drowning in too many strategies, compliance measures and initiatives.
These demands are making it increasingly difficult for school leaders to know how to advance teaching and learning across their schools. A New Way Forward for Schools provides a practical roadmap to help schools put learning back where it belongs: the top.
How is this book different from other educational leadership books?
It won’t add to your already-full plate!
Instead, it’ll cut through the noise to reveal a simple yet powerful system that helps schools streamline all their teaching and learning efforts, take on new knowledge with ease, and stay laser-focused on making learning stick for everyone.
You’ll get a clear, concise system that brings everything together – to make teaching and learning your school’s focus.
Does the Unleash Learning System™ work?
Yes! Plenty of schools across Australia and the USA have successfully implemented the system. A New Way Forward for Schools includes case studies and testimonials from many of those school leaders.
They’ve documented improvements in:
- Teaching quality
- Student learning outcomes
- Staff overwhelm.
Better yet, the book gives you a step-by-step guide so you can implement it at your school, too.
Does the book include practical tools?
Definitely! A New Way Forward for Schools is filled with practical tools, templates and step-by-step guides that you can start using straight away.
If you pre-order your copy now, you’ll also get access to additional resources to help you along the way.
Does the book include practical tools?
Of course! Bulk orders and available – and encouraged. In fact, this system works best when leadership teams engage with it collectively.
Ordering more than 10 copies? You’ll get special bulk pricing + additional resources.
Who is this book for?
A New Way Forward for Schools is for school leaders who feel overwhelmed by competing demands, but still want to elevate their educational impact. It’s specifically designed to support those who want to lower their overwhelm and raise up their schools.
That includes:
- Educational leaders
- Principals + assistant principals
- District/network leaders
- Superintendents
- Executive team members
- Department chairs
- Instructional coaches
- Teacher mentors.
When is the book being released?
7th May 2025.
What is Dr William DeJean’s educational experience?
Dr DeJean has been in the education sector for over 25 years. He is an award-winning high school teacher and has taught at universities across the USA and Australia.
He is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning, an organisation that teaches teams how to make learning stick.
How long will it take to implement this system in my school?
You’ll be able to get some aspects up and running immediately. But the complete system typically takes 3 school years to fully embed.
Of course, each school is unique, which is why the book provides a phased implementation approach. This ensures you can bring about sustainable change that lasts the test of time.
How does this approach address my school’s specific challenges?
The book has been specifically designed to cater to various school contexts. At the same time, it always maintains a focus on core principles that advance teaching and learning.
You’ll find diagnostic tools in A New Way Forward for Schools that will help you see:
- how to implement the system
- how the system will help you move from good to great teaching across your school.
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