Teaching and learning in grades 4-8

A Comprehensive Guide for Reading Instruction

In Teaching Reading Across the Day, Jennifer Serravallo’s blend of theory, research and engaging, explicit practice offers a roadmap for creating a classroom where reading is a central, dynamic component of the learning experience across subject areas, writes Melinda Stewart.

A Perfect Partnership: SEL & Executive Function

When students learn to both regulate their emotions and apply executive function strategies, they become more engaged learners who are better at managing stress, staying focused, and solving problems. Marilee Sprenger shows how SEL and EF work together in various subject areas.

Leadership Strategies to Build Teacher Morale

“Improving Teacher Morale and Motivation” by Ronald Williamson and Barbara Blackburn provides school leaders with key strategies for directly addressing teacher morale and effectiveness. Systems coach Matt Renwick reflects on three of the book’s valuable principles.

How We Can Become Better Writing Teachers

Anderson and Glover have authored a helpful, easy-to-follow book, writes veteran teacher Elisa Waingort-Jiménez. Their eight strategies center on specific craft and genre moves that will help teachers become better writers as they help students develop their own skills.