Voices of Rural Leadership: True Stories of Success in Education, by Joseph ‘Rocky’ F. Wallace, Kevin Hub, Robert Stafford, and Franklin Thomas, features authentic accounts from a distinguished group of educators and community learners who are deeply committed to serving students and families in rural America. Each story aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and offers practical insight, inspiration, and proven strategies. Whether you are a leadership faculty member, aspiring administrator, or seasoned practitioner, this book is a valuable resource for fostering growth, resilience, and innovation in educational leadership.
Industry News Round-Up Week of 3/30/2026
Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.
‘Potentially Existential’: Higher Ed Denounces Proposed Federal Funding Strings (April 1, 2026)
Florida Deals Another Blow to Sociology (March 30, 2026)
Diversity Officers Gather to Grieve and Rally (March 30, 2026)
How Companies Are Using AI to Pay Workers as Little as Possible (March 26, 2026)
White House Releases National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (March 23. 2026)
BOOK REVIEW – ‘The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching’
By Dr. Joseph ‘Rocky’ Wallace
Dr. Mike Rutherford’s book, The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching (2013), illustrates 23 common themes regularly modeled in the classroom by effective educators. Utilized as a clinical resource in schools throughout the U.S. and internationally (Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea), this text breaks down in practical narrative why proven pedagogy makes all the difference.
Textbook & Academic Authors Association Announces 2026 Textbook Award Winners
Forty-seven textbooks have been awarded 2026 Textbook Awards by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Awards Committee. Twelve textbooks received William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Awards, 11 textbooks received Most Promising New Textbook Awards, and 24 textbooks received Textbook Excellence Awards.
Your Author Bio: Time to Shine
By John Bond
If you’re an academic venturing into the world of publishing, your author bio is a small but important tool. It travels with your work, shapes how readers see you, and often determines whether media, conference organizers, or potential collaborators take a second look. But too many scholars undersell themselves here. Let me be blunt: humility has no place in your author bio. This is not your departmental webpage. It’s your moment to shine.
Industry News Round-Up Week of 3/09/2026
Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.
Education Dept. Layoffs Leave Scars Behind the Scenes (March 11, 2026)
Arizona Bill to Ban Diversity Statements and Training Advances (March 9, 2026)
Inside Texas A&M’s Scramble to Censor Its Curriculum (February 27, 2026)
Writers Are Being Targeted by Scams. This Reporter Knows the Feeling (February 25, 2026)