Today we are playing an excerpt from a series called "Writing as Healing". This series was a collaboration with author Liz Prather.

In this episode she's in conversation with Willie Carver, who is a poet and the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. We'll hear about Willie's approach of using student writing as the classroom textbook which not only bypasses censorship, but also validates student voices. And Willie's personal journey of healing through poetry, models how educators can use vulnerability and storytelling to foster resilience and empathy in their classrooms.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Lempp, author of Math Workshop, and Sue O'Connell, co-author of Math by the Book. Together, they share how these two powerful resources can work hand in hand to bring structure, creativity, and real world context to elementary math instruction.

They explore how to use children's literature to launch math investigations, how to differentiate through small groups, and ultimately build a classroom culture where students see themselves as capable problem solvers.

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Today we are replaying a powerful conversation with Donalyn Miller, co-author of The Joy of Reading. Donalyn unpacks why joyful reading isn't fluff, it's foundational. From the deep importance of book access and daily reading time to the nuance of honoring student choice, this episode is a reminder that helping kids see themselves as lifelong readers starts with what we do today. Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or leader, tune in to reflect on how we can protect and prioritize independent reading. Even in the face of high stakes pressure. 

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In this 2023 episode, Jennifer Serravallo explores how The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 is organized to support skill progression and responsive teaching. Learn how the book’s “if-then” paths help teachers quickly identify the right strategies based on individual student needs—whether in small groups, whole-class lessons, or intervention settings.

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Every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and free to be themselves, and this week's Heinemann podcast episode explores how educators can make that happen through the power of the arts. Tune in as Rebecca Bellingham and Veronica Scott read the introduction to their new book, The Artful Approach to Exploring Identity and Fostering Belonging. Blending personal stories, creative strategies, and practical tools, the book offers K-8 educators powerful ways to use poetry, music and storytelling to build inclusive connected classrooms. Whether you're looking to deepen identity work or add joy and creativity to your teaching, this episode will leave you inspired.

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In this second episode of our two-part series for early career educators, long-time teacher and author, Berit Gordon, explores practical, compassionate strategies that center both teacher growth and administrator sustainability.

Berit, author of The New Teacher Handbook, highlights how bite-sized professional development and human-centered leadership can shift the culture for new educators and the students they serve. She explains how her book serves as a recipe guide for creating supportive, manageable routines, and why giving yourself and others permission to be good enough is sometimes the most powerful leadership move of all.

If you're invested in teacher retention, this episode is for you. Berit is in conversation with her Heinemann editor, Zoë Ryder White, who opens the conversation.

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In this episode, Berit Gordon dives into the real challenges facing new teachers. A longtime educator in New York City public schools, and author of The New Teacher Handbook: 110 Strategies to Problem-Solve the Hard Parts of Teaching, Berit talks about the daily pressures, emotional strain and hurdles that often push passionate educators to the brink. But she doesn't just name the problem, she offers solutions.

You'll hear strategies for managing behavior, building routines, and protecting your energy when the system feels stacked against you. It's honest, it's hopeful, and it's exactly the kind of conversation new teachers and those who support them need right now. Berit is joined by her editor at Heinemann, Zoe Ryder White, and begins by reflecting on how the teaching profession has changed.

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Today we have another episode in Berit Gordon's series Tips for New Teachers. In this episode, she tackles the challenges of balancing the never-ending tasks and pacing units to finish the year strong by setting firm end dates for your units and prioritizing key concepts. Join us as we explore practical strategies to help you stay focused, maintain your well-being, and end the school year on a high note.

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In this third episode of our three-part series, hosted by author and educator Kelly Gallagher, we press further into the concept of using AI as a writing partner, not a replacement.

Kristina Peterson and Dennis Magliozzi are co-authors of the brand new book, AI in the Writing Workshop. And today alongside Kelly, they explore how their own students have used AI to grow their voices in poetry and personal narrative. Their approach empowers students to gain independence in their writing voice and autonomy in their learning. By sharing real examples from their classroom, Kristina and Dennis demonstrate how to train AI on their rubrics and guide students to prompt for multiple choices with AI feedback. They also encourage students to push back against AI, a strategy that has proven effective as students often feel more comfortable challenging AI feedback than teacher feedback.

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In part two of our special three-part series on AI in the writing workshop, hosted by author and longtime educator Kelly Gallagher, we focus on the rules of using AI in the writing process and how to use it as a student feedback partner. Kelly continues his conversation with Dennis Magliozzi and Kristina Peterson, co-authors of the brand new book AI in the Writing Workshop. Dennis and Kristina have both been teaching high school English since 2008, and they share real-world classroom stories, challenges, and best practices for integrating AI in ways that enhance, not replace, the writing process.

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