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Al’s Education Books
With 30 years working in education and the technology sector, I have written books to maximise your use of effective #EdTech in your schools, alongside a handbook for school governors, which helps those either looking to enter governance or for more experienced members looking for those annual checks and balances.
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“Al is a shining light of the EdTech world. He is a fantastic advocate of EdTech collaboration between school leaders, education systems and the EdTech industry.
“Al champions and creates opportunities for teachers, school leaders and EdTech suppliers to work together constructively to share knowledge and best practice.”
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The Awkward Questions in Education
By Al Kingsley
In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, schools and systems face unprecedented challenges – from the advent of artificial intelligence and hybrid learning, right through to the need for skills, a future-ready curriculum, and the critical issues of teacher retention and student wellbeing.
In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often avoided, questions plaguing the sector today.
Current
The Awkward Questions in Education
By Al Kingsley
In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, schools and systems face unprecedented challenges – from the advent of artificial intelligence and hybrid learning, right through to the need for skills, a future-ready curriculum, and the critical issues of teacher retention and student wellbeing.
In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often avoided, questions plaguing the sector today.
Up next
My published books
My Secret #EdTech Diary
By Al Kingsley
#EdTech #DigitalStrategy #Leadership #Teachers
My School #Governance Handbook
By Al Kingsley
#Governance #Governors #MATLeadership #Trustees
My School & Multi Academy Trust #Growth Guide
By Al Kingsley
#Governance #Growth #Leadership #Academies
The Awkward Questions in Education
By Al Kingsley
#Education #Strategy #Technology #Research
100 Questions for Governors and Trustees
By Al Kingsley
#Governance #Growth #Leadership #Academies
Up next
book contributions
The Educators’ AI Guide 2026
Edited By Dan Fitzpatrick
Al Authored the chapter on “Governance, Strategy and Implementation “, a Step-by-Step Guide for Schools in an Ai world. Available September 2025.
Advising on Organisational Development in Education
By The Association of Education Advisors AOEA
Al authored the chapter on “Advising on organisational development in a fast-changing technological context. Available December 2025.
AI Bias in Education: Performing Critical Oversight: Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Educators
Edited By Victoria Hedlund
Al authored the chapter on “Setting the scene: our education system and the historical bias we have navigated”
Advising on Change Management in Education
By The Association of Education Advisors AOEA
Al is authoring the chapter “Managing growth in a multi-academy trust: change management in the context of national policy”. Available Summer 2026.
Get in touch
I’d love to chat about my books! If you would like to discuss, undertake an interview or are looking for a topic-specific speaker for an event, then feel free to reach out.
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