Suggested Readings
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Regie Routman, The Heart-Centered Teacher: Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility in Uncertain Times (Routledge, 2024)
"If you are currently teaching, read this book. If you are a school principal or supervisor, read the book and pass it on to your teaching staff. If you are a friend of a teacher, buy the book as a gift to your friend. If you are a parent of children in school, this book will help you understand what makes a special and impactful teacher for your child." Excerpt from a review by W. Dorsey Hammond. Read the full review here. And find the book here.
Kohn, A. (2024). "The Siren Song of 'Evidence-Based' Instruction."
Alfie Kohn raises five astute questions about the concept of evidence and provides links to further discussion of key concepts. Find the blog entry here.
Stephen Krashen's articles, books, and handouts cover a range of literacy topics, including Free Voluntary Reading—a topic often overlooked in today's discourse about literacy—and a range of views on what's best for English Language Learners. Click on the URL for the site.