Topic: M. Colleen Cruz

Heroesandvillains

Right now, we're recognizing an educational failure narrative in American culture. Teachers are often posited as heroes, but that can set people up for failure.

Reasonweretired

Prioritizing sleep is difficult for teachers and students alike. Learn how to model self care habits in this post from M. Colleen Cruz.

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Tired, hungry, stressed teachers make mistakes. Take time to reflect on your self-care routines with an assessment from M. Colleen Cruz.

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with Heinemann Audiobooks

Heinemann authors are exemplary educators eager to support the practice of other teachers. Allow yourself the enjoyment and benefits of being read to -- by them.

Heinemann Authors at Literacy for All

Heinemann is a proud sponsor of the 2021 Literacy for All Conference. Check out this blog for a complete list of the Heinemann authors presenting this year.

Create a Classroom Culture That Values Learning from Mistakes over Compliance 1

When we model how expert learners learn from mistakes, we show that process as an essential part of participating in the world.

Summer Read Aloud Series

This summer on the podcast we’re going to be taking a break from our normal content. Hear a sample from Colleen Cruz’s audiobook, Risk. Fail. Rise.

Summer Discount on Audiobooks

Heinemann Audiobooks offer a different way for you to start or continue your professional learning journey. Enjoy a special discount from now until Labor Day (September 6, 2021).

Colleen Cruz Risk Fail Rise Read Aloud

Today on the podcast, we’re bringing you a special preview chapter from Colleen Cruz’s new audiobook, Risk. Fail. Rise.: A Teacher’s Guide to Learning from Mistakes.

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Heinemann is pleased to announce the latest addition to our growing line of audiobooks, Risk. Fail. Rise: A Teacher’s Guide to Learning from Mistakes by M. Colleen Cruz.

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Colleen Cruz joins experts in various areas of education to talk about the common mistakes we make and how to learn from them, instead of fear them.

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Learn how to pay attention to your emotions in your teaching so that you can identify and challenge mistaken beliefs and replace them with accurate thinking.

Risk Fail Rise Podcast 1

Mistakes are part of learning. How do we address our own mistakes and model our responses? How do we create a mistakes-welcoming classroom?

The Replenishing Gift of Literacy Coaching jam

When a school provides coaching for teachers, that support can nourish the ecosystem like fresh rain soaking soil. Teaching can be isolating. Coaching can be a replenishing gift.

Not All Mistakes Are Good

Mistakes are necessary on our path to learning. Knowing that there are different types helps reduce negative errors and increase and welcome positive ones.

No More Random Acts of Literacy Coaching ORANGE

The best coaching is not just random good luck, but rather the product of careful and expert planning and preparation. Learn about common obstacles and solutions for literacy coaching.

Fall 2020 Books FINA Ljam

A look ahead at new professional books scheduled for Fall 2020 plus a link to our latest digital catalog with special video content from your favorite authors.

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice

As we begin the new school year many educators are wondering, is there research we can lean on for the unique situation we find ourselves in?