Topic: Hannah Schneewind

What constitutes reading growth needs to include aspects of reading such as engagement, motivation and self-efficacy. Because it all counts.

As you make plans for future instruction, build in time for independent reading first. Learn why from the authors of Trusting Readers.

Heinemann is a proud sponsor of the 2021 Literacy for All Conference. Check out this blog for a complete list of the Heinemann authors presenting this year.

When students feel trusted, supported, and cared for, they are more likely to take an active role in their own learning, feel more engaged, and transfer literacy learning into independence.

When we value time, choice, talk and teacher support in independent reading, we can design a classroom that promotes these principles.

There is an astounding amount of research that illustrates the benefits of independent reading. Learn what is possible from the coauthors of Trusting Readers.

In this special podcast conversation, Jen and Hannah are interviewed by Heinemann author Carl Anderson.

Joyful independent reading does not happen by accident; it is a conscious collaboration between teachers and students.

When we listen closely to the stories readers tell about their reading lives, we are better able to name their strengths as a reader.

While we lament the limitations of this unparalleled year, we need to trust that our students have grown and that we have, and will continue to make an impact.