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Heinemann Blog

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

Unpacking Results from AIR study

Today on the podcast we're taking a closer look at a recent study from the American Institutes for Research evaluating the effectiveness of Units of Study.

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

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Catch up on the Marilyn Burns Slow Twitter Chat. Watch video clips of math interviews and share your thinking of what is happening either in the blog comments or on Twitter using #ListeningToLearn.

Leading Literate Lives with Stephanie Affinito

Today on the podcast we are chatting with Stephanie Affinito about her new book Leading Literate Lives.

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The more we understand and break down our own misconceptions, the more we will be able to create inclusive lessons and a space for ALL learners to flourish.

On the Podcast Between the Commas Read Aloud with Martin Brandt

This week on the podcast we’re excited to share a preview of one of Heinemann’s latest audiobooks, Between the Commas.

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Learn the three essential principles for helping striving readers continue to grow over the summer from a co-author of the Comprehension Toolkit, Stephanie Harvey.

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From his work around the world over the last two decades, including virtual work with teachers, districts, and communities since the start of the pandemic, Cornelius Minor has a clear idea of the challenges facing teachers in this moment.

What is Reading Identity and Why it Matters in Independent Reading by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind

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

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It helps to start small. A beautifully crafted sentence is filled with interesting decisions the writer has made, and there’s so much to learn.

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Learn about antibias and antiracism (ABAR) education in this blog post from Liz Kleinrock.

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On this special episode of the Heinemann podcast, we're joined by Lucy Calkins and Marilyn Burns as they explore what we can learn from children when we listen.

Translanguaging Audiobook Heinemann

Heinemann is pleased to announce the latest addition to our growing line of audiobooks, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students by Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera.

Connecting L Iteracy and the Arts

Today on the podcast we’re exploring the stories we tell, and how we can create a classroom community that builds space for everyone’s story.

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Is your virtual read-aloud feeling disconnected? Try incorporating sketchnotes to bring that real life connection into your online space!

Dont Wait Until June Student Feedback That Makes a Difference

Create a student-friendly set of questions and get feedback while there’s still time to make relevant adjustments. Download a free survey from the author of The Joyful Teacher, Berit Gordon.

Now Available The Teaching Writing in Small Groups Study Guide

The Teaching Writing in Small Groups Study Guide allows K-8 teachers the opportunity to read, pause, try, and reflect, so that students get the best instruction.

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Bob and Liz join us today in the wake of both a rise in incidents and increased coverage of anti-Asian hate crimes and racism in the past weeks, months, and year.