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Donalyn Miller writes about what inspired The Joy of Reading and led she and Teri Lesesne on a seven-year long journey to study readers and what makes reading joyful for them (and what doesn’t).

Lets talk math Episode Six

How can we break through misconceptions about math and create space for students and educators alike to engage with the fun, creativity, and joy of math?

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Teachers, We cannot ignore investigating our why. It cannot be set aside or assumed. Because at the core of your why is your humanity.

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Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne share answers to their most frequently asked questions ... in a downloadable PDF.

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Learn more about NEW Heinemann authors and their new book releases on the blog.

Cultivating Student Agency with Debbie Miller and Emily Callahan 1

What happens when students have the freedom to know themselves as learners, and lean into their agency?

Four Essential Studies to Transform Students Relationship with Literacy 1

Take a tour through some of the teaching tools featured in 4 Essential Studies by watching five complimentary conversation videos from Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher.

Systemic Support

What necessary structural changes need to be made to support and nurture the mental well-being of teachers?

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Discover NEW books from your favorite authors in the Spring 2022 Heinemann Professional Books Catalog.

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Heinemann Audiobooks are discounted Memorial Day 2022 through Labor Day 2022. Details on the Heinemann blog.

What Should I Do How Can I Help When trauma or loss impact a student or school community

There are steps and actionable practices we can take to tailor a grief-responsive approach for our students, our school community, and ourselves.

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Learn about the pitfalls of out-of-touch teaching and ways to create a more responsive classroom from Antero Garcia and Ernest Morrell, co-authors of Tuned-In Teaching.

How to Host a Poetry Slam by Ralph Fletcher

Participating in this Poetry Slam led Ralph Fletcher to revise his thinking. There is definitely a place for big, splashy events that celebrate many writers at one time.

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We all have stories that shape our lives, make us who we are, and are worth sharing. On the podcast, meet author Patrick Harris and hear his story.

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A collection of resources to support teachers as they endeavor to care for their own mental health plus the mental health of their colleagues and students.

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Heinemann is pleased to announce the latest addition to our growing line of audiobooks, The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers by Patrick Harris II.

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

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Number talks are a great way for teachers to help students share their mathematical thinking and grow their confidence as mathematicians.

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