Books
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Author Interview: 'No More Culturally Irrelevant Teaching'
Mariana Souto-Manning discusses her book, which highlights designing spaces where BIPOC students feel, see, and experience belonging.
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Cultural Competence Now'
Vernita Mayfield agreed to answer a few questions about her book, "Cultural Competence Now: 56 Exercises to Help Educators Understand and Challenge Bias, Racism, and Privilege."
Reading & Literacy
'Decodable' Books: Boring, Useful, or Both?
These sound-it-out books designed for young readers aren’t always popular with teachers. But experts say they’re an important tool.
Teaching Profession
For Teachers, Life Is More 'The Office' and Less 'Freedom Writers,' Roxanna Elden Says
Elden's new novel, "Adequate Yearly Progress," is a satirical look at the day-to-day frustrations, minor victories, and interpersonal drama of teaching.
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview With Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: 'Cultivating Genius'
For the 100th book-related post in this blog, Gholdy Muhammad agreed to answer a few questions about her new book, "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy."
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom'
Adeyemi Stembridge talks about his new book, "Culturally Responsive Education In The Classroom: An Equity Framework for Pedagogy, including explaining the difference between "equity" and "equality."
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Be Excellent on Purpose'
Sanée Bell agreed to answer a few questions about her new book, "Be Excellent On Purpose: Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership."
Curriculum
This Banned Books Week, Stories With LGBTQ Themes Dominate the Most-Challenged List
Six of the 11 listed books were banned for including LGBTQ stories—and one has been challenged for promoting stereotypes about Mexicans.
Curriculum
Math Teachers Take a Page From English/Language Arts: Comic Books!
Comic books and graphic novels, popular in many language arts and social studies classes, are just now tiptoeing into the world of K-12 math.
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Collaborative Lesson Study'
Vicki S. Collet agreed to answer a few questions about her book, "Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development."
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Unconscious Bias in Schools'
Dr. Tracey A. Benson and Dr. Sarah E. Fiarman agreed to answer a few questions about their book, "Unconscious Bias In Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism."
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Working Hard, Working Happy'
Rita Platt agreed to answer a few questions about her new book, "Working Hard, Working Happy: Cultivating a Culture of Effort and Joy in the Classroom."
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'Speaking for Ourselves'
Daisy Han and Lorena Germán agreed to answer a few questions about the new book they have edited, "Speaking For Ourselves."
Curriculum
Opinion
Author Interview: 'The Right Tools'
Towanda Harris answers a few questions about her new book, "The Right Tools: A Guide to Selecting, Evaluating, and Implementing Classroom Resources and Practices."