Described as a “must-read for anyone working in or interested in education today,” the latest book from Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development Research Professor Andy Hargreaves offer insights into critical issues in education, including teacher autonomy, evidence-based practice, early career struggles, intellectual bias, and the impact of mentors. In The Making of an Educator (Crown Publishing 2025), Hargreaves charts the first 15 years of his career as a teacher, researcher, academic, and collaborator with schools. It was  period of time (early 1980s) Hargreaves calls the Great Education Shift, which brought an end to an era defined by public investment, pursuit of equality, commitment to educating the whole child, and support for a strong and highly qualified teaching profession. The Making of an Educator was published in the United Kingdom over the summer and is available for pre-order in the United States. Hargreaves has dedicated his life to working with teachers and schools to make learning and teaching more engaging, fulfilling, and collaborative. He is an author or editor of nearly 40 books and one of the most cited education scholars in the world today. In addition to his r0le at BC, Hargreaves is a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa and honorary professor at Swansea University.