Teaching and learning in grades 4-8

A Math Framework for Students Who Struggle

Juliana Tapper’s book describes her ‘Math War’ instructional strategies to reengage students who’ve turned away from math and to teach them the math they need to know. It’s written for math intervention teachers and useful to any math educator, says teacher Andrew Krasnavage.

Positively Leveraging Learning and Behavior

Dale Ripley helps readers delve into crucial methods for positively leveraging student learning, classroom behavior, and relationship development with tactics including handling bias, influence and motivation. The book offers many reflection opportunities, says Trishauna Pulos.

Why Puberty Today Isn’t What It Used to Be

Pediatrician Cara Natterson shares insights parents and educators can use to help children love what’s best and most healthy about their bodies and themselves as they face the complicated landscape of modern puberty, which arrives as early as 9 and is impacted by social media.

Help Students Discover Their Leadership Skills

Chapman and Simons believe every student has the potential to be a leader. When everyone realizes this potential, the classroom becomes a more positive, productive place where each individual experiences increased well-being and achievement. Learn about their 5-unit framework.

A Hands-On Guide to Organized Instruction

Whether you’re working to create more meaningful learning experiences, establish mastery of standards, or get your planning more organized, you’ll reach for this practical, ready-to-use resource again and again, writes teacher Amy Leach. A valuable companion on anyone’s teaching journey.

Surprising Research on Students and Motivation!

If you feel out of touch with our current student population, are at a loss for how to deal with students who don’t care, or want to glean some new motivational techniques, then read “10 to 25,” writes Sharon Ratliff. The book could be the spark you need this school year.

Finding Your Way as a Woman Education Leader

Cofino and Botbyl offer an accessible mentorship resource for women seeking to enhance their leadership skills and effectiveness. Principal DeAnna Miller found many valuable insights for both women who aspire to ed leadership roles and those interested in mentoring future leaders.

What’s Missing from the Science of Reading

Natalie Wexler dives deep into the gap between academic research and classroom application, firmly supporting the Science of Reading but arguing that a content-rich curriculum is essential to build the background knowledge older students need to understand more complex texts.