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Reading Beyond the Words

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

Read Aloud Podcast

Have you ever thought about what literacy might look like outside of the classroom?

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How can we use big, essential questions when we plan lessons and experiences for our students?

8 Reinvigorating and Equitable Math Practices

Considering refreshing your mathematics teaching practices? Try these invigorating and equitable actionable steps from Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou.

Creating a Central Course Theme in a History Class

As the school year wraps up, consider refreshing your history class over the summer. Learn how to create a central course theme for engaging exploration.

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How do we incorporate ChatGPT into the classroom as a tool for writing workshop? Read the series conclusion of Finding the Write Balance.

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A strategy for deepening understanding with a text. Excerpt from Kylene's audiobook.

Word Gardens

As the weather warms up, get students engaged outdoors with word gardens. Valerie Bang-Jensen provides ideas and examples.

Audiobooks Summer Sale Blog24

Happy summer, teachers! Heinemann Audiobooks are discounted on Apple, Google Play, and Chirp April 1 - July 31.

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Join Shamari Reid in a special live interview with Bettina Love to launch the Humans who... interview series.

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In her book “Every Kid a Writer” Kelly Boswell reminds us that sometimes the hardest part about teaching writing is getting students to write at all.

Bellingham10 Principles Blog24 1 Title

Rebecca Bellingham lays out ten principles for an artful approach to teaching and reading aloud to engage, connect, and create purpose.

Finding the Write Balance in the Ethics of AI

Teachers' biggest concerns with AI are the ethics. Using ChatGPT as an ally alongside student writing encourages honest and productive use of the tool.

ELs & Comprehension Toolkit

The Comprehension Toolkit supports teachers to teach content knowledge and thinking strategies to students who come from varying cultural and linguistic backgrounds and are learning English as a new language.

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As a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week, watch Shamari Reid's smoothie recipe for inspiration as to one small way to care for your physical well-being.

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How can writing help students see they are not alone?

New Edition of UoS

Updated Units of Study offer fully integrated solution with new digital experience to extend teacher capacity.

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Heinemann thanks our teachers! Get 15% off the list price of Heinemann Professional Books + free shipping for Teacher Appreciation Week! Restrictions apply.

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