Heinemann Blog | Lucy Calkins

11/18/22

Lucy Calkins on The Important Truth About How to Teach Reading

Lucy Calkins recently penned an OpEd for Education Week. In the piece, she addresses the serious challenges facing education today and outlines how recent updates to the Units of Study meet those challenges head-on. (continue reading)

11/10/22

Responding to Misinformation About Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and Units of Study

Recently, misinformation has been shared that grossly oversimplifies complex issues and promotes an inaccurate narrative about TCRWP’s approach to literacy instruction. This blog offers important corrections and clarifications to that misinformation. (continue reading)

11/02/22

Super Powers: A Favorite Unit Gets an Update

The updated unit places kindergartners in a superhero-themed learning environment that makes them heroes-in-training. (continue reading)

10/19/22

Launching First Grade Students on an Early Literacy Adventure

An updated Grade 1 Unit of Study (UoS) offers a potent new remedy for students who struggle with early literacy skills. (continue reading)

10/04/22

What it Means to be a Brave Reader

New research in reading instruction and better alignment of instructional materials lead students to engage challenging texts with confidence. (continue reading)

11/20/21

2021 NCTE Virtual Booth and 40% Discount!

Heinemann is proud to participate virtually in the 2021 National Council of Teachers of English annual conference. Please enjoy 40% OFF the list price of professional books. (continue reading)

09/07/21

Heinemann Fall 2021 Look Book Available Now

Heinemann is proud to present our Fall 2021 Look Book with our new releases along with highlights from your favorite authors. (continue reading)

08/20/21

Foundations in Research: The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project

TCRWP is a think tank that is constantly evolving based on new research and practices. Read the Research Base document for their key beliefs and practices. (continue reading)

05/20/21

On the Podcast: Unpacking the Results from the American Institutes for Research on Units of 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. (continue reading)

04/22/21

On the Podcast: A Conversation Between Marilyn Burns and Lucy Calkins

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. (continue reading)