Rebecca McKay, William H. Teale, Edited By Ellin Oliver Keene, Nell K Duke

“Letter-a-week” may be a ubiquitous approach to teaching alphabet knowledge,  but that doesn’t mean it’s an effective one. In No More Teaching a Letter a Week, early literacy researcher Dr. William Teale helps us understand that alphabet knowledge is more than letter recognition, and identifies research-based principles of effective alphabet instruction, which constitutes the foundation for phonics teaching and learning.  Literacy coach... more

Mariana Souto-Manning, Carmen I. Lugo Llerena, Jessica Martell, Abigail Salas Maguire, Alicia Arce-Boardman, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

Culturally relevant teaching is essential, now more than ever. If we want children to develop as successful learners, we must communicate that they belong in our classrooms. They need to see themselves, their cultures, their families, and their communities reflected in the materials and resources they find there.

Debbie Miller, Barbara Moss, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

"What if there was a time when things slowed down? No rotations, activities, or worksheets—just you, your kids, and books. Would you take it?" —Debbie Miller and Barbara Moss We know children learn to read by reading. Is independent reading valuable enough to use precious classroom minutes on? Yes, writes Debbie Miller and Barbara Moss, but only if that time is purposeful. DEAR and SSR aren’t enough.... more

Julie Nora, Jana Echevarria, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

Julie and Jana provide a framework of understandings and practices to make you a more capable teacher of English learners.

Linda Ruiz Davenport, Connie S. Henry, Douglas H. Clements, Julie Sarama, Edited By Nell K Duke, M. Colleen Cruz

Math fact instruction is often ineffective: lots of worksheets, drills, and rote memorization. This kind of instruction doesn’t serve students well. No More Math Fact Frenzy addresses this by examining current research about how to effectively build students' math fact knowledge. The authors then share a new set of best-practices: classroom activities that build students’ number sense and strategies that lead to flexible thinking.

Kathy Collins, Janine Bempechat, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

Kathy Collins and Janine Bempechat take on the stormy topic of homework by re-focusing the conversation from “to assign or not to assign” to how we can design engaging homework that harnesses children’s interests and fosters their learning.

Jennifer Palmer, Marcia Invernizzi, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

“When we give every student worksheets to learn phonics and spelling, we miss opportunities to get our students excited about words and fail to give them the opportunity to meet the high standards represented by the Common Core Standards. Our students need instruction that makes them think and helps them apply their word knowledge to real reading and writing situations.” —Jennifer Palmer and Marcia Invernizzi We... more

Erin Brown, Susan L'Allier

Improving teacher-coach collaboration with intentional, carefully planned coaching cycles.

Barbara A. Marinak, Linda Gambrell, Edited By Ellin Oliver Keene, Nell K Duke

Motivational principles that help students see reading as its own reward.

Lynn Geronemus Bigelman, Debra S. Peterson, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

 In No More Reading Instruction Without Differentiation, Debra Peterson and Lynn Bigelman offer an instructional framework that adapts instruction based on individual students needs and interests.

Jacqueline Barber, Gina Cervetti, Edited By Nell K Duke, M. Colleen Cruz

Using research as their guide, Jacquey and Gina show you how to integrate science and literacy learning in a way that reflects the authentic ways scientists work and increases students understanding of both.

Elizabeth Hammond Brinkerhoff, Alysia D. Roehrig, Edited By Ellin Oliver Keene, Nell K Duke

“We need to evaluate how we spend time in our classroom by asking whether it is proportional to how valuable the activity is in fostering students’ independence and growth.”
—Elizabeth Brinkerhoff and Alysia Roehrig Time is precious, and every teacher needs more. No More Sharpening Pencils During Work Time and Other Time Wasters shows you where to find it as well as research-based... more

Carrie Cahill, Kathy Horvath, Anne McGill-Franzen, Richard L Allington, Edited By Ellin Oliver Keene, Nell K Duke

Everyone loves summer—except reading teachers. Kids take a vacation from books and those with limited access to books lose ground to their peers. You may have thought there’s nothing you can do about it, but there is. No More Summer-Reading Loss shows how to ensure that readers continue to grow year round. School-based practitioners Carrie Cahill and Kathy Horvath join with renowned researchers Anne McGill-Franzen and Dick Allington... more

Gianna Cassetta, Brook Sawyer, Edited By Ellin Oliver Keene, Nell K Duke

Frustrated by ongoing difficult student behavior? You’re not alone: classroom management issues are a leading cause of teacher burnout. But there is a solution. No More Taking Away Recess and Other Problematic Discipline Practices shows how to promote good behavior, address interruptions, and keep everyone moving forward. “Management and control are not the same,” write teacher and school leader Gianna Cassetta and noted researcher... more

Jaleel R. Howard, Tanya Milner-McCall, Tyrone C. Howard, Edited By M. Colleen Cruz, Nell K Duke

Teachers know the importance of strong relationships with their students, but sometimes connecting with them feels challenging. No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships reviews the teacher-student relationship research and provides practices for building relationships that make a difference.

Suzanne Kelly, Elizabeth Dobler, Edited By Nell K Duke, M. Colleen Cruz

While there are books that show you how to include tech, Technology with Intention also addresses how to decide whether to use tech at all. Intentional is the key word for integrating technology into instruction, and you will find helpful guidelines and prompts to help you decide when, how, and why to use technology with your students.

Suzanne Kelly, Elizabeth Dobler, Edited By Nell K Duke, M. Colleen Cruz

While there are books that show you how to include tech, Technology with Intention also addresses how to decide whether to use tech at all. Intentional is the key word for integrating technology into instruction, and you will find helpful guidelines and prompts to help you decide when, how, and why to use technology with your students.

Charlene Cobb, Camille Blachowicz, Edited By Nell K Duke, Ellin Oliver Keene

“Just as word learning is incremental, so is learning about vocabulary instruction. Teachers need exposure to research, best-practice strategies, and fellow practitioners.”
—Charlene Cobb and Camille Blachowicz The way we’ve learned influences the way we teach, but the vocabulary instruction many of us received—looking up words and writing sentences or completing worksheets— just doesn’t... more

Cris Tovani, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Edited By Ellin Oliver Keene, Nell K Duke

Together, Elizabeth and Cris make a convincing argument that when we minimize teaching-as-telling and transition to planning for kids to do the work, student engagement soars—and so does learning.

Antero Garcia, Ernest Morrell, Edited By Nell K Duke, M. Colleen Cruz

In Tuned-In Teaching, Antero Garcia and Ernest Morrell offer a road map for creating a classroom that is transformative for your students and revitalizing for you. They explain why students play an integral role in turning classrooms into spaces for greater engagement and innovation. The authors examine critical research and discuss the connection to specific aspects of teaching. They also offer six important considerations for teachers who want to build more active, just, and tuned-in learning environments.