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09/13/23

The Power of Relevance: Engaging Students in Reading Through Personal Connections

As educators, we all want our students to have the skills and insights needed to navigate the world outside of their classroom. In this mission, the significance of relevance in reading cannot be understated.  (continue reading)
08/17/23

3 Ways to Ensure Foundational Skills Stick for Students

Foundational literacy skills are the building blocks of a student's journey towards becoming proficient readers and writers.  (continue reading)
08/16/23

5 Tips for Engaging Students During Whole-Class Literacy

During whole-group literacy, it’s important that students are interested in the books, discussions, and teachings for the most impactful, engaging literacy instruction.  (continue reading)
08/11/23

What are the Benefits of Shared Reading for Primary and Intermediate Students?

Shared reading sparks joy, inquiry, student talk and agency. Shared reading is more engaging and impactful than any other whole-class literacy instruction.  (continue reading)
07/18/23

“Reading Is Thinking!” When Kids Discover That They’re Understanding as They Read

Comprehension is not about spitting out facts and filling in blanks. Comprehension is about understanding. And reading is not merely about word calling. Reading is about thinking.  (continue reading)
03/16/23

Reflections on Learning: Project Based-Learning

What is a myth you have encountered about project-based learning and what would you like to replace it with? The biggest myths about project-based learning center around issues of time...  (continue reading)
11/09/20

Celebrating 200 Episodes on the Heinemann Podcast!

The Heinemann Podcast is celebrating four years and 200 episodes!  (continue reading)
12/05/19

Multi-Day Institutes: Making the Case to Attend

Time spent with colleagues in professional development away from school provides numerous benefits. But often, two huge barriers exist: finding funding and making the solid case to attend, telling the story of this kind of experience.  (continue reading)
11/06/19

Curious About this Multi-Day Institute?

This incredible weekend of learning invites us to embrace the inquiry process we wish our students to experience, trying out everything we will ask of them, as we commit to the more engaging and challenging practice of student-directed inquiry.   (continue reading)
08/27/19

Making Thinking Visible

When students consistently share their questions and interests, they come to know each other as learners.  (continue reading)

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