Reading and Literacy

*This article has been adapted from the chapter “Comprehension Instruction: Grades K–3” by Darcy Dycha and Holly Tate Rocha, in Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition, edited by Martha C.…

Multilingual learners need teachers and schools that support their educational equity, academic success, and positive social-emotional development. In today’s post, explore five important new and upcoming books that prepare educators…

This guest post from Brookes author Joan Sedita originally appeared in a slightly different format on the Keys to Literacy blog. Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy and…

Instructional coaching is a highly effective form of professional development and learning (PDL) in K-12 schools. As Daryl Michel and Dawn Brookhart point out in their popular new guidebook Instructional…

As we say goodbye to a challenging 2025, your goals for the new year ahead are probably taking shape. We’ve collected some of the best tips and resources from our…

Today’s guest post shares wisdom from Daryl Michel and Dawn Brookhart, authors of the upcoming book Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching. Building on Hasbrouck & Michel’s widely used guide Student-Focused Coaching,…

Teachers are already talking about Joan Sedita’s upcoming guidebook on The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy! Joan is the expert behind the bestseller The Writing Rope and the Keys to Adolescent…

Post updated on 8/19/25 How can schools support educational equity, academic success, and positive social-emotional development for the increasing number of multilingual students? Our authors have answers—and today’s post is…

(Updated on 8/6/25) Well-developed vocabulary knowledge sets the stage for your students' reading comprehension and academic success. With some planning—and activities like the ones in today’s post—you can provide students…

Updated on 8/5/2025 Scaffolding tools (temporary supports gradually faded when students no longer need them) are a highly effective way to meet the needs of diverse learners and help all…