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We can no longer simply teach...we must CAPTIVATE
Listen carefully. Can you hear that? It is the sound of push notifications making their way to your
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students’ phones. Those waves have no regard for pedagogical aspirations, high-stakes assessments, or your children’s future. And that is why each day, when the school bell rings, we need to fight for our instructional lives. This book shows you how.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Marc Isseks perfectly captures not only the folly of an often entrenched American educational system, but also a path forward grounded in the science of human learning and unlearning. This is a must read for educators, policy makers, parents, business leaders, and anyone else with an open mind and heart who believes that understanding how and why humans learn and entrench in ideas is an essential step in helping us design better ways to learn, lead, and captivate the imagination of students. More than anything, Captivate is a call to be more nimble, more aware, and more capable in our education systems in pursuit of outcomes that not only can inspire a new generation of learners, but perhaps also propel education forward in pursuit of truly seeing and empowering students in the rarest but best of ways.
Ken Wallace, Ph.D Superintendent, Education Consultant
Captivate is an essential read for any educator navigating the complexities of engaging students in a world filled with digital distractions. Drawing on his vast experience, Isseks delivers practical, research-backed strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. What sets this book apart is its holistic approach—focusing not only on boosting student engagement but also on fostering teacher well-being. This is a book that empowers educators with tools to create meaningful change while keeping joy at the center of the teaching experience.
Dr. Michael Lubelfeld Superintendent, Author, Leadership Consultant
This masterwork skillfully blends meticulous research with a captivating narrative, making the complexities of student engagement in contemporary times both accessible and intriguing. It’s a vital read that entertains, educates, and enlightens, challenging traditional, outdated teaching paradigms and introducing an innovative new paradigm for the digital age.
Dr. Tracey A. Benson Principal, Author, Founder of the Anti-Racism Leadership Institute
CODE BREAKER Publishing: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Teach!
Breaking code isn’t just about programming, it is about disrupting the status quo. It is about challenging social norms. It is about having critical conversations. It is about challenging systematic beliefs. It is about educating the whole child – mind, body, and soul. Code Breaker Inc. is a beautifully dangerous invitation to reflect on education.
Our mission is simple. Engaging students. Well, it is even more than that. We believe in investing in students’ well being. We believe in educating the entire child – mind, body, and soul. We are working to change parameters to meet the needs of ALL students. We believe that all students can achieve if given a fair chance. We accomplish our goals by creating content. We blog, we tweet, we YouTube, we attend conferences, we lead workshops, we develop professional development programs to meet the needs of full school districts. We are passionate about inspiring educators to create curious seeking individuals in classrooms built on a community of trust, risk-taking and a freedom to fail.
Code Breaker Inc. has become a consulting and publishing powerhouse in the education space. Offering professional development from an array of backgrounds, experiences, cultures and climates, and providing quality leadership, consulting, keynotes, and workshops, the company embodies its mission statement in every way.
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