Topic: Literacy

Mentor texts from a variety of high-interest sources along with diverse authors can be a real game changer in secondary writing classrooms. 

Upon registration for #IREL21, participants were sent a survey asking why they decided to return this year OR why they are signing up for the first time. Here is what we learned.

In this special podcast conversation, Jen and Hannah are interviewed by Heinemann author Carl Anderson.

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

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 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.

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.

When we, Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul and Tricia Ebarvia, began imagining what IREL could be, we knew we wanted a space where teachers could take the necessary time to reflect deeply on their practices and work for transformative change in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

On this episode of the Heinemann Podcast, we're bringing together authors Jennifer Serravallo and Marilyn Burns as they explore the intersections between literacy and math in the K-5 classroom.

What do we do when students are reluctant to write? The most important thing to remember is that it's the conditions, not the kids.

Playful exploration with language can support students’ learning in three main ways.

Listen in or watch as Dr. Sonja Cherry Paul and Tricia Ebarvia talk about centering racial equity in our literacy practices and their upcoming (virtual!) Institutes for Racial Equity in Literacy. #IREL20 ⁠

Irene and Gay share their story of The Literacy Continuum and how it evolved into the indispensable tool educators know and use today. 

The PLC series continues with reflecting on inquiry as a process for both teachers and students alike.

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.

Here, you’ll find Jen's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the teaching phase of Complete Comprehension.

Here, you’ll find Jennifer Serravallo's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the evaluation phase of Complete Comprehension.

There is a power to series books, and they should have a prominent space in our bookrooms and classroom libraries. Here are a bunch of new ways to hook those series readers in your classroom!