Teacher leader Kasey Short lays out a convincing argument that educators can use middle grades and YA fiction to build background knowledge and make curricular connections across the content areas. She includes teaching strategies, guiding questions and book suggestions.
The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0 is a thoughtful update to Ferlazzo and Sypnieski’s widely used first edition. Fresh ideas and resources support the learning culture they helped create – one of belonging, inclusivity and working together, writes teacher and coach Melinda Stewart.
Attitude Adjustment / Meaningful Math
by Michelle Russell · Published 01/21/2019 · Last modified 11/26/2019
The link between teacher-student relationships and achievement is getting lots of press. Michelle Russell agrees her math students thrive when they find her likeable. How to up her likeability quotient? Attending to student concerns, not just pacing directives, to start.
The strength of John Strebe’s book is that it offers practical solutions for teachers who want to better engage, allow for a collaborative culture, include student voice, and deepen student content knowledge. Rita Platt expects most will find his enthusiasm contagious.
