The Revolution

The Revolution is not for the faint of heart.

No revolution is easy, but with our learners’ futures at risk, the stakes in education have never been higher. To ensure that our learners are prepared to respond to and solve the complex problems they will face in this age of information and innovation, we must make our schools relevant, challenging, and inviting. Education needs a revolution!

In The Revolution, Middle School Principals Darren Ellwein and Derek McCoy call out the stagnant practices and irrelevant mindsets that prevent our learners from thriving in the modern world. More importantly, they lead the charge for change by identifying ways that passionate, forward-thinking educators can inspire globally connected cultures of innovation and creativity.

Join the movement! Become a revolution@ry educator!

“The Revolution is a compelling call for all of our schools to change—and to do what children need now.”

—Barbara Bray, author, speaker, blogger, and host of the Rethinking Learning podcast

“The authors write from a place of deep credibility and anchor their aspirational message in very real terms. This book will be a juggernaut in leading school change.”

—Brad Gustafson, EdD, award-winning principal, author, and speaker

“Darren and Derek provide an honest account of the joys, struggles, moral mandates, and challenges of revolutionizing education to better serve all children.”

—Yong Zhao, Foundation Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas, and author of Reach for Greatness

“Filled with practical examples and personal anecdotes, this book will push you to reimagine how schools can look for all learners."

—Jimmy Casas, educator, author, and speaker