Andy Hargreaves

"The quality & morale of teachers is absolutely central to the wellbeing of students and their learning"

Andy Hargreaves is the Thomas More Brennan Chair in the Lynch School of Education at Boston College. Before that, he was the co-founder and co-Director of the International Centre for Educational Change at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Canada. He has consulted widely with governments, teacher unions and international organizations including the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Educational Change and the leading editor of the First and Second International Handbooks of Educational Change. Andy has received many awards including The Whitworth Award for outstanding contributions to educational research in Canada.

What genre and subjects does Andy Hargreaves write about?

He writes non-fiction in education and leadership, focusing on educational change, school improvement, teacher professionalism, and wellbeing in schools.

Who are his books aimed at?

His work is primarily aimed at educators, school leaders, policymakers, and education researchers, though many titles are accessible to any reader interested in improving teaching and learning.

Which Andy Hargreaves books are good places to start?

Accessible entry points listed on his author page include Professional Capital, The Fourth Way, Learning to Change, Collaborative Professionalism, and Uplifting Leadership. Start with one that matches your interest (teaching practice, system reform, or leadership).

What recurring themes appear across his books?

Common themes include the centrality of teacher quality and morale to student learning, sustainable and collaborative leadership, professional capital, and strategies for systemic educational change and wellbeing.

Has he received notable awards or edited major handbooks?

Yes. He has received awards including the Whitworth Award for contributions to educational research in Canada, and he is the founding editor of the Journal of Educational Change and lead editor of the First and Second International Handbooks of Educational Change.