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How does background knowledge deepen reading? How can students access that knowledge? Learn more in this excerpt from Kelly Gallagher's forthcoming title.

It can be hard to strike the right balance between conventions and creativity when teaching writing. Too many rules can cause kids to disengage, while too few may lead to writing that fails to convey its intended meaning.

How can we effectively engage multilingual students and build meaningful connections?

Young children love to learn and use new words. How do we tap into this natural curiosity and excitement to support vocabulary development?

A curated list of Not This, But That titles about reading, classroom management and administration, and math/science.

How can alerting readers to significant moments transform the way you and your students engage with a text?

Shared reading is a powerful instructional practice that bridges the gap between read-aloud sessions and independent reading, creating a joyful and supportive environment for all students.

Awakening the Heart is now available as an audiobook! Listen to the book in the author, Georgia Heard's, own voice.

An updated version of Saxon Phonics and Spelling will be available on Heinemann flight for the 2024-25 school year! See announcement details.

Explore strategies for enhancing classroom literacy with interactive read-alouds and authentic text sets to build knowledge, comprehension, and vocabulary.

This summer, we're bringing you professional development workshops on writing instruction, engaging readers, math workshop, self-care, AI, and beyond.

By weaving together different instructional contexts and resources, educators can create a cohesive and empowering literacy journey for each student, ensuring skill development and fostering a love for reading and learning.

What do we want students to get out of math class? Proficiency? A love of math? Job prospects? Kent and Steve discuss.

When you make the decision to move beyond long-used textbooks, you might wonder, what will kids read?

A roundup of resources to educate ourselves, our classrooms, and our school communities to better support our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues.

How can I fit poetry into my busy classroom schedule? And how do I even introduce poetry to students?

As educators, it's crucial to step back and reflect on why we assess our students and the impact it has on their learning journey.

What is a Reading Salad, and how can you use this tangible comprehension strategy to help your students understand complex concepts?