The authors share their professional insights and recommendations--drawn from Couros' previous published work the Innovator's Mindset and from Novak's work with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)--to guide teachers and administrators in ways to create learning experiences that are not constrained by established regulations and limitations such as mandatory assessments and preset curriculum.

Part one: The core of innovative teaching and learning. Relationships ; Learner-driven, evidence-informed ; Creating empowered learning experiences ; Master learner, master educator ; Part one: summary and actionable items -- Part two: 8 characteristics of the Innovator's Mindset. Empathetic ; Problem finders-solvers ; Risk-takers ; Networked ; Observant ; Creators ; Resilient ; Reflection -- Part three: You are the change you seek. Lead from where you are ; You are the core -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- To further your learning.