Maria Valdovinos

Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor—the ultimate warrior mom. With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake.

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, written by psychology researcher Carol S. Dweck, PhD, uncovers the differences between two core mind-sets: the fixed mind-set and the growth mind-set. Through analysis of research and real-life accounts, Dweck examines the two mind-sets and discusses why one, the growth mind-set, tends to lead to a more successful and fulfilling life. This companion to Mindset includes an overview of the book, important people, key takeaways, analysis of key takeaways, and much more.

Over the past two decades, Michael Fullan has written influentially about the change that school and district leaders must bring about as formalized achievement standards and new technology transform how schools are run. What he hasn't done until now is explore and discuss in detail how and why the principal's role itself must change.