Publications

Martinez, M & McGrath, D. Deeper Learning: The Planning Guide www.DLPlanningGuide.com

Martinez, M & McGrath, D. (Spring, 2014). Deeper Learning; How Eight Innovative Public Schools are Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century; New York, NY: New Press.

Martinez, M & McGrath, D. (September, 2014). The New Role of Teachers in Learning. Kappan Magazine. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappan.

Martinez, M & McGrath, D. (Spring, 2014) Self Direction as the Foundation of Learning. Kappan Magazine. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappan.

Martinez, M. (2009-2011). Innovation in Education Column. Kappan Magazine. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappan.

Martinez, M. and Schilling S. (2010). Using Technology to Engage and Educate Youth. In Putting All Students on the Graduation Path. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.

Jones, Sarah, Martinez M, Cai, C. (2009). Good Things Come in Small Packages: Lessons Learned from the Ohio High School Transformation Initiative. In Saving America’s High Schools. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.

Martinez, M. (December, 2005). The Link between High School Reform and College Access. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum and the Pathways to College Network.

Martinez, M. (September, 2005) State Policies to Support High School Reform. Reston, VA: National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Martinez, M. & Donis-Keller, C. (2004). Theme Schools: One Model for Restructuring High Schools. In Double the Numbers: Postsecondary Attainment and Underrepresented Youth. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Monica R. Martinez, Ph. D

Presidential Appointee to the White House Commission of Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Education Strategist, Author, and Presenter. DL Senior Fellow for the Hewlett Foundation
HIGH PRAISE FOR
DEEPER LEARNING:

“The best book on education I have read in the year 2014. Really great look into what makes deeper learning possible for schools. Great examples with many that could be applied to any school. I will be sharing this with every educator that I know.”

—Aaron Maurer, Iowa Teacher of the Year Finalist and Instructional Coach, Bettendorf Schools in Bettendorf, Iowa

This book offers a clear introduction to DL ideas and methods and the motivation behind them. It is a fast read and will interest educators who want to produce self-motivated, passionate learners with a goal that looks beyond passing tomorrow’s quiz.

—Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX

“Our job is to make our students the best versions of themselves.”

- Chris Lehmann, the principal for Science Leadership Academy

“…a rare blend of inspiration and practical action.”

—Tom Carroll, President Emeritus, National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

“Deeper Learning is a wonderful book that should be read by every educator, parent, and policymaker.”


—Tony Wagner, Harvard University, author of Creating Innovators and The Global Achievement Gap

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