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Heinemann Blog

Thought leadership supporting the latest innovations in K-12 education.

Statement on anti asian hate

Today, We would like to share with you a resource from The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center that explores the long history of Asian Pacific American Bias in the US and was developed specifically for teachers and caregivers who teach.

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The new TCRWP Virtual Summer School Curriculum supports literacy growth in rising Grades 1–6 kids with research-based teaching methods, tools, and resources.

What Are The Notice And Note Signposts 2

Even in a time of remote/hybrid teaching, the literary signposts introduced in Kylene Beers’ and Bob Probst’s Notice & Note support improved comprehension.

The Power of Using Mentor Texts in Secondary Classrooms

We can prepare our students for academic writing tasks when we invite them to make the kind of writing real writers make.

Blending Cherished Ideas with Digital Intruction

In Read the World, Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris tackle the question of what it means to blend technology with what you already do well.

Writing Unbound Podcast Newkirk

If we want students to develop a love of books and writing, we need to bring fiction back to our writing curriculum,

Three Tips for Getting to Know and Grow Your Independent Readers Right Now FINAL

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.

Why Story Workshop Matters as Culturally Responsive Practice jam

Students have ideas that matter. Learn how to help them share them through stories with Melinda Hayward, a teacher at Prescott Elementary School, Parkrose School District, Oregon.

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Today on the podcast we’re joined by Arlène Casimir and Alex Venet as they discuss the ethos of trauma informed teaching practices.

Finding ways to bring fiction writing into the curriculum from Tom Newkirk, author of Writing Unbound: How Fiction Transforms Student Writers.

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Learn how to introduce new reading and writing habits into your daily life from Stephanie Affinito, author of Leading Literate Lives.

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What happens when we infuse writing workshop with ample use of the arts and time to play? An introduction to Story Workshop: New Possibilities for Young Writers by Susan Harris MacKay.

Water For Teachers Bonus EP Cornelius Minor

Shamari is joined by Cornelius Minor as they discuss the impact the pandemic has had on teachers, the endurance of American racism, and imagining a better future.

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This week, Shamari is joined by Shane Coleman, a physics teacher in Brooklyn, as they talk about finding joy in teaching.

Jennifer Serravallo on Using Skill Progressions To Teach Writing Responsively 2

Learn about writing progressions that make going from assessment to planning to teaching faster and more efficient from Heinemann author, Jennifer Serravallo.

Jennifer Serravallo T Wi SG Podcast

What are the benefits of writing in small groups? Today on the podcast we’re speaking with Jen Serravallo about her new book Teaching Writing in Small Groups.

Water For Teachers EP5 Rusty Walker

This week, Shamari is joined by Rusty Walker, a veteran teacher in San Diego, as they talk about holding empathy for our students and ourselves.

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Watch Jennifer Serravallo discuss her new book, Teaching Writing in Small Groups, in a special LIVE recording.