Making Change Stick: The Art and Science of School Improvement

Dr James Mannion
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What proportion of school change initiatives actually improve outcomes in a lasting way? The answer is shockingly low – and it’s not for want of trying. In Making Change Stick: The Art and Science of School Improvement, Dr James Mannion – former teacher, school leader and Cambridge researcher – combines research-informed implementation know-how with the lived experience of educators leading change in schools. Expect practical tools, honest reflections (warts and all!) and inspiring stories from teachers and school leaders. For anyone who wants their next initiative to work – and then to stick!

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    TRAILER - Introducing Making Change Stick: The Art and Science of School Improvement

    Great ideas don’t improve schools. Implementation does. Welcome to Making Change Stick – the podcast for educators who want to turn good ideas into lasting improvement. Hosted by Dr James Mannion, author of Making Change Stick, this podcast explores the practical tools, research and thinking that help schools make change happen – and make it last. Whether you’re leading a whole-school initiative, supporting colleagues to improve their practice or trying to make sense of competing priorities, this podcast is for you. Expect practical strategies, fresh perspectives, conversations with people doing things differently, and ideas you can put to work in your own school. Subscribe to the podcast and join the Changemakers community. Stay in touch and explore more: Newsletter: https://www.rethinkingjames.com/newsletters Get in touch: https://www.makingchangestick.co/contact Launch competition: Win a 60-minute implementation coaching session for your school! 5 runners up will receive a signed copy of Making Change Stick: A practical guide to implementing school improvement To enter: 1. Post about the podcast on LinkedIn (e.g. "This new podcast looks great - check out the trailer here!" 2. Include a link to the pod - bit.ly/mcs-pod 3. Tag @James Mannion Entries end midnight Sunday 15th November 2026 UK time. Winners will be selected at random and announced on Monday 16th November.

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What proportion of school change initiatives actually improve outcomes in a lasting way? The answer is shockingly low – and it’s not for want of trying. In Making Change Stick: The Art and Science of School Improvement, Dr James Mannion – former teacher, school leader and Cambridge researcher – combines research-informed implementation know-how with the lived experience of educators leading change in schools. Expect practical tools, honest reflections (warts and all!) and inspiring stories from teachers and school leaders. For anyone who wants their next initiative to work – and then to stick!

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