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Closing the Vocabulary Gap
by Alex Quigley • 2018
Some children start school 32 million words behind. The whole-school approach that catches them up.
4.37
613
Closing the Vocabulary Gap Summary
Closing the Vocabulary Gap 90%
Some children start school 32 million words behind. The whole-school approach that catches them up.
by Alex Quigley 2018
4.37
613 ratings
The Reading Mind
by Daniel T. Willingham • 2017
Reading is a cognitive assembly line from symbols to meaning, and digital habits are disrupting it.
4.14
605
The Reading Mind Summary
The Reading Mind 90%
Reading is a cognitive assembly line from symbols to meaning, and digital habits are disrupting it.
by Daniel T. Willingham 2017
4.14
605 ratings
The Book Whisperer
by Donalyn Miller • 2009
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
4.49
19k+
The Book Whisperer Summary
The Book Whisperer 90%
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
by Donalyn Miller 2009
4.49
19k+ ratings
Unlocking English Learners′ Potential
by Diane Staehr Fenner • 2017
Your English learners can handle complex content. The missing piece is scaffolds, not simpler texts.
4.06
192
Unlocking English Learners′ Potential Summary
Unlocking English Learners′ Potential 89%
Your English learners can handle complex content. The missing piece is scaffolds, not simpler texts.
by Diane Staehr Fenner 2017
4.06
192 ratings
Closing the Reading Gap
by Alex Quigley • 2020
Phonics gets them started; disciplinary literacy sustains it. A whole-school plan to close the gap.
4.22
426
Closing the Reading Gap Summary
Closing the Reading Gap 89%
Phonics gets them started; disciplinary literacy sustains it. A whole-school plan to close the gap.
by Alex Quigley 2020
4.22
426 ratings
The Writing Revolution
by Judith C. Hochman • 2017
Clear writing is teachable. The method starts with a single sentence and works in every classroom.
4.37
2k+
The Writing Revolution Summary
The Writing Revolution 89%
Clear writing is teachable. The method starts with a single sentence and works in every classroom.
by Judith C. Hochman 2017
4.37
2k+ ratings
They Say / I Say
by Gerald Graff • 2006
Write academic arguments that respond to others, not just declare. Templates that show you how.
3.77
6k+
They Say / I Say Summary
They Say / I Say 89%
Write academic arguments that respond to others, not just declare. Templates that show you how.
by Gerald Graff 2006
3.77
6k+ ratings
The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
by TESOL International Association Writing Team • 2018
Stop teaching English as a separate subject. The framework that weaves it into every lesson.
4.00
72
The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners Summary
The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners 89%
Stop teaching English as a separate subject. The framework that weaves it into every lesson.
by TESOL International Association Writing Team 2018
4.00
72 ratings
The Knowledge Gap
by Natalie Wexler • 2019
Kids drill reading skills for years without history or science. That is the reading crisis.
4.13
6k+
The Knowledge Gap Summary
The Knowledge Gap 89%
Kids drill reading skills for years without history or science. That is the reading crisis.
by Natalie Wexler 2019
4.13
6k+ ratings
Uncovering the Logic of English
by Denise Eide • 2011
Thirty rules explain 98% of English spellings. Schools quit teaching them; here they are.
4.53
2k+
Uncovering the Logic of English Summary
Uncovering the Logic of English 89%
Thirty rules explain 98% of English spellings. Schools quit teaching them; here they are.
by Denise Eide 2011
4.53
2k+ ratings
Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
by Hilary Glasman-Deal • 2009
Why good scientists write badly, and the writing blueprint that gets non-native speakers published.
4.43
169
Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English Summary
Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English 89%
Why good scientists write badly, and the writing blueprint that gets non-native speakers published.
by Hilary Glasman-Deal 2009
4.43
169 ratings
The Writer's World
by Lynne Gaetz • 2005
Writing as a system: find your point, support it, revise until it holds. The textbook method.
3.67
15
The Writer's World Summary
The Writer's World 89%
Writing as a system: find your point, support it, revise until it holds. The textbook method.
by Lynne Gaetz 2005
3.67
15 ratings
The Elements of Content Strategy
by Erin Kissane • 2011
Great web content does not just happen. The discipline, workflow, and standards for planning it.
3.73
2k+
The Elements of Content Strategy Summary
The Elements of Content Strategy 88%
Great web content does not just happen. The discipline, workflow, and standards for planning it.
by Erin Kissane 2011
3.73
2k+ ratings
Teach Like a Champion 2.0
by Doug Lemov • 2014
Great teaching isn't instinct: it's sixty-two trainable moves, and here they are.
4.15
2k+
Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Summary
Teach Like a Champion 2.0 88%
Great teaching isn't instinct: it's sixty-two trainable moves, and here they are.
by Doug Lemov 2014
4.15
2k+ ratings
The Teaching for Understanding Guide
by Tina Blythe • 1997
Understanding is performance. A practical framework for designing curriculum that proves it.
3.79
76
The Teaching for Understanding Guide Summary
The Teaching for Understanding Guide 88%
Understanding is performance. A practical framework for designing curriculum that proves it.
by Tina Blythe 1997
3.79
76 ratings
The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation
by Sue Cowley • 2018
Stop teaching to the middle. How to differentiate so every learner makes real progress.
4.06
33
The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation Summary
The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation 88%
Stop teaching to the middle. How to differentiate so every learner makes real progress.
by Sue Cowley 2018
4.06
33 ratings
Using Graphic Novels in the STEM Classroom
by William Boerman-Cornell • 2023
How graphic novels make STEM concepts click, and which ones to use in your classroom.
5.00
1
Using Graphic Novels in the STEM Classroom Summary
Using Graphic Novels in the STEM Classroom 88%
How graphic novels make STEM concepts click, and which ones to use in your classroom.
by William Boerman-Cornell 2023
5.00
1 ratings
Reading in the Wild
by Donalyn Miller • 2013
What separates lifelong readers from the rest? Five habits, and the classroom moves that build them.
4.45
6k+
Reading in the Wild Summary
Reading in the Wild 88%
What separates lifelong readers from the rest? Five habits, and the classroom moves that build them.
by Donalyn Miller 2013
4.45
6k+ ratings
More Than Words
by John Warner • 2025
AI can mimic writing; only humans can actually write. The difference is the struggle to think.
4.05
525
More Than Words Summary
More Than Words 88%
AI can mimic writing; only humans can actually write. The difference is the struggle to think.
by John Warner 2025
4.05
525 ratings
Learning at Home Pre K-3
by Ann Barbour • 2014
Ditch the dittos: how to design homework that gets families talking, playing, and learning together.
Learning at Home Pre K-3 Summary
Learning at Home Pre K-3 88%
Ditch the dittos: how to design homework that gets families talking, playing, and learning together.
by Ann Barbour 2014
Writing to Learn
by William Zinsser • 1988
Writing's real job is not transmission; it is discovery. How to think on paper.
3.81
2k+
Writing to Learn Summary
Writing to Learn 88%
Writing's real job is not transmission; it is discovery. How to think on paper.
by William Zinsser 1988
3.81
2k+ ratings
Content Strategy for the Web
by Kristina Halvorson • 2012
Everyone demands new web content. Nobody plans for its upkeep. The system that changes that.
4.00
3k+
Content Strategy for the Web Summary
Content Strategy for the Web 88%
Everyone demands new web content. Nobody plans for its upkeep. The system that changes that.
by Kristina Halvorson 2012
4.00
3k+ ratings
Don't Leave the Story in the Book
by Mary Hynes-Berry • 2011
Stop just reading stories. Start using them to drive math, science, and inquiry in preschool.
4.00
1
Don't Leave the Story in the Book Summary
Don't Leave the Story in the Book 88%
Stop just reading stories. Start using them to drive math, science, and inquiry in preschool.
by Mary Hynes-Berry 2011
4.00
1 ratings
Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook
by Michael Geisen • 2016
Middle school science, rewritten like the notes of the kid who aced the class.
4.45
928
Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook Summary
Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook 88%
Middle school science, rewritten like the notes of the kid who aced the class.
by Michael Geisen 2016
4.45
928 ratings
Teaching for Experiential Learning
by Scott D. Wurdinger • 2009
Students learn by doing. Replace lectures with projects, problems, and community action.
3.75
12
Teaching for Experiential Learning Summary
Teaching for Experiential Learning 88%
Students learn by doing. Replace lectures with projects, problems, and community action.
by Scott D. Wurdinger 2009
3.75
12 ratings
High-Impact Instruction
by Jim Knight • 2012
Turn chaotic standards into clear daily targets, and fragile coaching into lasting classroom change.
4.16
334
High-Impact Instruction Summary
High-Impact Instruction 88%
Turn chaotic standards into clear daily targets, and fragile coaching into lasting classroom change.
by Jim Knight 2012
4.16
334 ratings
Research Strategies
by William B. Badke • 2000
Most student papers summarize. A real research paper argues. The shift starts with the question.
3.79
392
Research Strategies Summary
Research Strategies 88%
Most student papers summarize. A real research paper argues. The shift starts with the question.
by William B. Badke 2000
3.79
392 ratings
Teaching as a Subversive Activity
by Neil Postman • 1969
School's hidden curriculum is obedience. The real subject: learning what to disbelieve.
4.21
1k+
Teaching as a Subversive Activity Summary
Teaching as a Subversive Activity 88%
School's hidden curriculum is obedience. The real subject: learning what to disbelieve.
by Neil Postman 1969
4.21
1k+ ratings
Stylish Academic Writing
by Helen Sword • 2012
Most academic writing rules are just conventions. The data that prove you can write differently.
4.06
1k+
Stylish Academic Writing Summary
Stylish Academic Writing 88%
Most academic writing rules are just conventions. The data that prove you can write differently.
by Helen Sword 2012
4.06
1k+ ratings
Demonstrating Student Mastery with Digital Badges and Portfolios
by David Niguidula • 2019
Show what students know: a blueprint for digital badges and portfolios that replace letter grades.
4.29
7
Demonstrating Student Mastery with Digital Badges and Portfolios Summary
Demonstrating Student Mastery with Digital Badges and Portfolios 88%
Show what students know: a blueprint for digital badges and portfolios that replace letter grades.
by David Niguidula 2019
4.29
7 ratings
Grading Smarter, Not Harder
by Myron Dueck • 2014
Zeros punish the struggling. The grading strategies that measure learning instead.
3.81
415
Grading Smarter, Not Harder Summary
Grading Smarter, Not Harder 88%
Zeros punish the struggling. The grading strategies that measure learning instead.
by Myron Dueck 2014
3.81
415 ratings
Content Strategy for Mobile
by Karen Mcgrane • 2012
One content source, every device, no separate mobile site. Here is how to build it.
4.01
468
Content Strategy for Mobile Summary
Content Strategy for Mobile 88%
One content source, every device, no separate mobile site. Here is how to build it.
by Karen Mcgrane 2012
4.01
468 ratings
The Craft of Research
by Wayne C. Booth • 1995
Finding a question worth fighting over, then building the case your reader cannot walk away from.
3.92
4k+
The Craft of Research Summary
The Craft of Research 88%
Finding a question worth fighting over, then building the case your reader cannot walk away from.
by Wayne C. Booth 1995
3.92
4k+ ratings
The Intellectual Devotional
by David S. Kidder • 2006
What cultured people know: a page-a-day crash course in seven subjects your schooling skipped.
3.94
4k+
The Intellectual Devotional Summary
The Intellectual Devotional 88%
What cultured people know: a page-a-day crash course in seven subjects your schooling skipped.
by David S. Kidder 2006
3.94
4k+ ratings
Reader, Come Home
by Maryanne Wolf • 2018
Your reading brain is only a few thousand years old. Screens are now undoing it.
3.89
5k+
Reader, Come Home Summary
Reader, Come Home 88%
Your reading brain is only a few thousand years old. Screens are now undoing it.
by Maryanne Wolf 2018
3.89
5k+ ratings
Short Stories in English for Beginners
by Olly Richards • 2018
A book of stories where finishing feels like winning, and every page quietly upgrades your English.
4.09
162
Short Stories in English for Beginners Summary
Short Stories in English for Beginners 88%
A book of stories where finishing feels like winning, and every page quietly upgrades your English.
by Olly Richards 2018
4.09
162 ratings
The New Art and Science of Teaching
by Robert J. Marzano • 2017
43 research-backed teaching moves for lesson design, feedback, and engagement: a complete how-to.
3.92
466
The New Art and Science of Teaching Summary
The New Art and Science of Teaching 88%
43 research-backed teaching moves for lesson design, feedback, and engagement: a complete how-to.
by Robert J. Marzano 2017
3.92
466 ratings
What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy
by James Paul Gee • 2003
Video games teach because they have to. The 36 learning principles schools can steal from them.
3.90
1k+
What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy Summary
What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy 88%
Video games teach because they have to. The 36 learning principles schools can steal from them.
by James Paul Gee 2003
3.90
1k+ ratings
Media Literacy
by W. James Potter • 1998
Most media influence happens below awareness. The skills for seeing what shapes you.
3.76
118
Media Literacy Summary
Media Literacy 88%
Most media influence happens below awareness. The skills for seeing what shapes you.
by W. James Potter 1998
3.76
118 ratings
The Everything Guide to Study Skills
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick • 2011
Assignments on time, notes you review, and teacher relationships that lead to recommendations.
3.88
113
The Everything Guide to Study Skills Summary
The Everything Guide to Study Skills 88%
Assignments on time, notes you review, and teacher relationships that lead to recommendations.
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick 2011
3.88
113 ratings
Unlocked
by Katie White • 2018
The creative process can be assessed, not just admired. A practical cycle for any K-12 classroom.
4.14
7
Unlocked Summary
Unlocked 88%
The creative process can be assessed, not just admired. A practical cycle for any K-12 classroom.
by Katie White 2018
4.14
7 ratings
Learning Technologies
by Mesut Duran • 2022
The real hurdle in education technology isn't access; it's using tools to strengthen learning.
5.00
1
Learning Technologies Summary
Learning Technologies 88%
The real hurdle in education technology isn't access; it's using tools to strengthen learning.
by Mesut Duran 2022
5.00
1 ratings
The Ultimate Guide To Ielts Writing
by Parthesh Thakkar • 2013
IELTS writing is scored against four rigid rubrics. Here is how to build to each one.
4.10
553
The Ultimate Guide To Ielts Writing Summary
The Ultimate Guide To Ielts Writing 88%
IELTS writing is scored against four rigid rubrics. Here is how to build to each one.
by Parthesh Thakkar 2013
4.10
553 ratings
Geography for Dummies
by Charles A. Heatwole • 2002
How to read the world: a plain-language tour of Earth's lands, waters, people, and borders.
3.77
100
Geography for Dummies Summary
Geography for Dummies 88%
How to read the world: a plain-language tour of Earth's lands, waters, people, and borders.
by Charles A. Heatwole 2002
3.77
100 ratings
Modular Online Learning Design
by Amanda Nichols Hess • 2020
A modular design method for online instruction: build once, remix, and scale across every context.
Modular Online Learning Design Summary
Modular Online Learning Design 88%
A modular design method for online instruction: build once, remix, and scale across every context.
by Amanda Nichols Hess 2020
Invent To Learn
by Sylvia Libow Martinez • 2013
How to trade direct instruction for iterative design, physical making, and real student ownership.
4.17
803
Invent To Learn Summary
Invent To Learn 88%
How to trade direct instruction for iterative design, physical making, and real student ownership.
by Sylvia Libow Martinez 2013
4.17
803 ratings
e-Learning by Design
by William Horton • 2006
Stop building courses that just present slides. The activity-first system for e-learning that works.
3.89
219
e-Learning by Design Summary
e-Learning by Design 88%
Stop building courses that just present slides. The activity-first system for e-learning that works.
by William Horton 2006
3.89
219 ratings
Rewiring Education
by John D. Couch • 2018
Schools run on factory logic. An Apple insider's playbook for redesigning them with technology.
3.79
266
Rewiring Education Summary
Rewiring Education 88%
Schools run on factory logic. An Apple insider's playbook for redesigning them with technology.
by John D. Couch 2018
3.79
266 ratings
Making Thinking Visible
by Ron Ritchhart • 2011
Stop grading their recall. Start seeing how they reason. The classroom steps that bridge the gap.
4.23
2k+
Making Thinking Visible Summary
Making Thinking Visible 88%
Stop grading their recall. Start seeing how they reason. The classroom steps that bridge the gap.
by Ron Ritchhart 2011
4.23
2k+ ratings
Content Marketing Strategies For Dummies
by Stephanie Diamond • 2016
Turn scattered blog posts into a content system that attracts, converts, and keeps customers.
3.80
10
Content Marketing Strategies For Dummies Summary
Content Marketing Strategies For Dummies 88%
Turn scattered blog posts into a content system that attracts, converts, and keeps customers.
by Stephanie Diamond 2016
3.80
10 ratings
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