Evidence points to the skills and instruction needed to develop a reading brain.
Representation and a funds-of-knowledge approach establish the foundation for learning.
Understand how to embrace diversity to cultivate academic success.
Early literacy intervention with authentic Spanish resources that follow a Spanish phonics sequence
Support for older newcomers and other ELs at preliterate or primary reading levels
Targeted resources that address unfinished learning and close skill gaps
Skill and vocabulary development for transfer between English and Spanish
Age-appropriate leveled topic sets with scaffolds for literacy and English language development
Resources to build social, structural, and academic language
Application of explicit instruction in phonics and high-frequency words in decodable text
Spanish poems, stories, and nonfiction that teach initial Spanish literacy skills
Support for young students’ transition to reading and learning in Spanish
A new podcast for teachers by teachers (and literacy experts)
Expert tips and the latest research, and personal stories behind the journey of great teaching
When we simplify writing instruction it becomes joyful, meaningful and deeply fulfilling for everyone involved. Patty McGee, author of ‘Writer’s Workshop Made Simple: 7 Essentials for Every Classroom and Every Writer,’ shares some of the best ways for teachers to support writers in the classroom.
What can we do to meet the needs of newcomer students in our schools? Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes discusses how to create welcoming environments for these students, from better understanding their unique needs to building their social-emotional and academic confidence to support impactful learning.
Restorative practitioner Steve Fiedeldy joins Patty McGee to discuss the importance of understanding and addressing trauma in an educational community.
The Science of Reading refers to a much-discussed body of research around how students learn to read. But what could be missing from the conversation?
What is agency? And how is it supported by engagement in the classroom? Co-authors of WIRE for Agency, Jean Hayhurst and Jill DeRosa, join Patty McGee to define these terms...
Leah Mermelstein , author of ‘"We-Do" Writing: Maximizing Practice to Develop Independent Writers,’ talks with author and educator Patty McGee about how collaboration between educators...
Teacher-Author Patty McGee and educator Lena Schmidt explore the work of creating spaces that affirm the identities of LGBTQ+ students within the classroom, the school, and the community.
Vocabulary is critically important. By the end of first grade, vocabulary is a predictor of either reading success or reading problems in middle school and high school. Dr. Margarita Calderón joins author and educator Patty McGee to discuss...
Literacy expert C.C. Bates, author of Interactive Writing: Developing Readers Through Writing, talks with author and educator Patty McGee about how teachers use Interactive Writing and how they can do it better, in-person or virtually.
What voices and gendered perspectives do students experience in your classroom? How can you develop a more inclusive teaching practice? Author and educator Patty McGee and Maria Campanario, National Equity Consultant in Professional...
Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent of Ithaca City School District, shares his insights on the process, the pedagogies and the necessity of implementing culturally responsive teaching practices and how they can transform an educational community.
Dr. Jan Hasbrouck describes the latest research on dyslexia, its early warning signs, and what families and educators can do to support success with structured literacy, multimodal experiences, and social-emotional support.
Dr. Jan Hasbrouck defines dyslexia, clears up common misconceptions, and shares why this topic matters so much to her and should matter to everyone, in every school.
Patty McGee taught daily lessons for 9 weeks on the Benchmark Distance Learning - Literacy Block Facebook group. In this episode she talks about that experience and how it changed her teaching.
Author / educator Patty McGee talks with reading expert Laura Robb about how teachers can make the time and space for independent reading and how their students benefit when they commit to it.
Reycraft Books Libraries
Native American Collection includes award-winning authors and illustrators.
Enfoque en
Authentic Spanish texts enrich instruction and build content knowledge.
Read at Home Kits
Family-friendly kits support learning outside the classroom.
Steps to Advance
Gradual steps provide a scaffold to complex text.
PD Essentials
Explicitly connect writing to children's reading.
Spot On
Small-group nonfiction and fiction feature 10 key content strands.
How can educators involve families in the changes we are trying to bring about? Jennifer Miller of 'Confident Parents, Confident Kids' explores ways to make meaning and deepen connections to build authentic partnerships.
How do you honor the history and contributions that Hispanic communities have made to the U.S. during Hispanic Heritage Month? Dr. Aradhana Mudambi outlines 4 ideas to explore Hispanic American history and culture with your students.
What do learners need now? They need a welcoming oasis to provide relief during difficult times. Liz Pappas describes how a classroom oasis is a space that promotes safety, sustenance, refuge, and calm so that students grow socially, emotionally, and academically through the C.A.R.E. approach.
For many students, putting pen to paper can be scary, but what we do early in the school year can make all the difference. Patty McGee outlines 3 ways to build writing resilience by establishing a community of writers.
