Reference Materials

CULTIVATING GENIUSIn Cultivating Genius, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad presents a four-layered equity framework-one that is grounded in history and restores excellence in literacy education. Muhammad's Historically Responsive Literacy Framework is essential for...

THE ULTIMATE READ-ALOUD RESOURCEAward-winning children's author and acclaimed educator Lester L. Laminack provides guidelines, lessons, and resources for making every read-aloud experience intentional and instructional to engage students in deep thinking...

INTEGRATING ARTS IN LANGUAGE ARTSUse the arts to inspire, engage, and motivate students in language arts class! This book provides meaningful strategies to help teachers integrate creative movement, drama, music, poetry, storytelling, and visual arts in...

CONQUERING DYSLEXIA A GUIDEDyslexia is no longer a mystery. MRI scans and other tools of neuroscience have advanced our understandings in the last decade. We now know what to do to help students become skilled, confident learners. In Conquering Dyslexia,...

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN YOURIf there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that social-emotional learning is a hot topic in education. By supporting the emotional needs of students, educators can not only address issues such as discipline problems...

EQUITY IN THE CLASSROOMEquity is a term we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? How can teachers ensure that every student gets what he or she needs to learn and succeed? Education leaders from around the country share their thoughts...

CREATING SOCIAL & EMOTIONL LEARNINGIf there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that social and emotional learning is a hot topic in education. But beyond this, questions still remain. Many educators find themselves wondering, what exactly is SEL?...

CLIMBING LADDER OF READIN & WRITINGClimbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing is the professional development book every teacher needs. With insightful chapters from 30 experts, it provides educators, administrators, and parents/caregivers a concise yet...

UNEARTHING JOY BOOKIn this sequel to Cultivating Genius, Gholdy Muhammad adds a fifth pursuit—joy—to her groundbreaking framework. Dr. Muhammad shows how joy, which is rooted in the cultural and historical realities of Black students, can enhance our...

RADICAL LISTENINGDan Feigelson refocuses reading and writing conferences to help all students reach their full potential. His practical approach centers on active listening—an equitable way to listen to, learn from, and guide students. His book is packed...

THE NEXT STEP FORWARD IN GUIDEDIn this resource-rich book, you'll find: All the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Richardson's proven Assess-Decide-Guide framework. Prompts,...

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNINGIn an era of Common Core State Standards and accountability, students need to use the time they spend in school focused on academics and ready to learn. However, middle school has always presented special challenges. This is a...

EVERYONE WINS BOOKEngaging families in education not only improves student achievement, but also strengthens families, boosts teacher effectiveness, and builds community. Everyone wins! In this easy-to-use guide, a Harvard-based team uses the latest...

CELEBRAT CUENTOS CHOS & USNG LATNXDr. Julia Lopez-Robertson makes a case for infusing our classrooms with literature by a range of Latin authors and illustrators-voices that reflect our students' experiences and provide a window into the cultures of...

LITERACY WALKSWhen school teams engage in literacy walks, they collaboratively assess their current literacy instruction to boost academic achievement, create equitable student learning experiences, and improve school morale and culture. Nancy Akhavan, a...

CLASS MANAGEMENT GUIDE EARLY LEARNVicki Gibson addresses the special management needs of both elementary and early learning classrooms in these highly readable, practical resources. Topics include: Age-appropriate routines and procedures Teaching...