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Teacher Language and Listening: A Podcast with Ellin Keene In this podcast with Brenda Power, Ellin Keene talks about language habits and teacher reflection in the classroom. . . . more Making the Most of Small Groups: A Podcast with Jennifer Serravallo Jennifer Serravallo is the author of Conferring with Readers and Teaching Reading in Small Groups. In this podcast with Heather Rader she talks about the joys and challenges of grouping students for reading instruction. . . . more Writing Workshops in a Digital Age: A Podcast with Kevin Hodgson Kevin Hodgson is a teacher who is passionate about supporting students as they explore new technologies. He shares what he is learning with students at his blog, Kevin's Meandering Mind. He is a sixth-grade teacher at the William Norris Elementary School in Southampton, Massachusetts, Technology Liaison for Western Massachusetts Writing Project, and coauthor of the book Teaching the New Writing. In this podcast with Franki Sibberson, Kevin talks about how writing workshop is changing in this digital age. . . . more We Are All Writers: A Podcast with Louise Borden Louise Borden is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including The Journey That Saved Curious George, Sea Clocks, and her latest, His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg. In this podcast with Franki Sibberson, Louise talks about writing history for children, and the power of writing for both teachers and students of all ages. . . . more Vocabulary, Comprehension, and the Common Core: A Conversation with Doug Fisher (PODCAST) Douglas Fisher has spent decades researching the place of vocabulary instruction in literacy programs at all grade levels. He is the author or coauthor of many books and articles for teachers, including Improving Adolescent Literacy and the forthcoming Text Complexity: Raising Rigor in Reading. In this podcast with Heather Rader, Doug discusses his latest work connecting vocabulary, comprehension, and the Common Core. . . . more Oral Language and Understanding: A Podcast with Ellin Keene Ellin Keene is the author or coauthor of many books for literacy educators, including the classic Mosaic of Thought. She has spent much time in the past four years developing her new work linking oral language and literacy development. Ellin's latest book is Talking About Understanding. In this podcast with Brenda Power, she explains the genesis of the book, and makes connections between talking, listening, and understanding. . . . more Teachers Writing in the Digital Age: A Podcast with Kevin Hodgson Kevin Hodgson is a teacher who believes strongly in the power of teachers writing and sharing their writing processes with students. He shares what he is learning with students at his blog, Kevin's Meandering Mind. In this podcast with Franki Sibberson, Kevin talks about teachers writing in a digital age. . . . more Nonfiction Informs Fiction (PODCAST) Sofia Headley is a teen writer who finds research is the oxygen that feeds the heart of her fiction. Her mom, author Justina Chen Headley, has published for children and young adults. . . . more Connecting Literacy and Math (PODCAST) Kassia Omohundro Wedekind is the author of Math Exchanges. In this podcast with Franki Sibberson, she talks about connections between reading, writing and math. . . . more The Nerdy Book Club (PODCAST) Franki Sibberson chats with Donalyn Miller, Colby Sharp, and Cindy Minnich about the power and reach of online reading communities. They also discuss the creation and evolution of "The Nerdy Book Club," a wonderful free-wheeling website for (what else?) book nerds, especially those who work with children. . . . more Literacy Coaching and Student Work: A Podcast with Diane Sweeney Diane Sweeney is the author of Student-Centered Coaching and Learning Along the Way. In this podcast with Heather Rader, she talks about the dangers of focusing too much on teachers' lessons and not enough on student work when coaching. . . . more Finding Time for Your Writing: A Podcast with Ruth Ayres In this podcast, Ruth Ayres chats with Franki Sibberson about why it's so important for teachers to write, and how she finds time in her packed schedule for writing books and blogging. . . . more Creating a Coaching Culture: A Podcast with Jane Kise Jane Kise chats with Heather Rader about creating a coaching culture in schools as part of professional learning communities. . . . more Writing and the Common Core: A Podcast with Bud Hunt Franki Sibberson chats with Bud Hunt about writing and the Common Core. Bud is the author of the popular "Bud the Teacher" blog. . . . more The Art of Slow Reading: A Conversation with Tom Newkirk (PODCAST) Tom Newkirk chats with Brenda Power about his book The Art of Slow Reading. Newkirk is a professor at the University of New Hampshire, and the author of many acclaimed books for teachers. . . . more Katherine Casey on Sharing Blunders with Colleagues (PODCAST) In this podcast, Katherine Casey explains to Heather Rader why it is helpful for coaches to share their teaching blunders with colleagues. Katherine is the author of Literacy Coaching: The Essentials. . . . more Writing Celebrations: A Podcast with Ruth Ayres In this podcast, Ruth Ayres chats with Franki Sibberson about the importance of writing celebrations in her classroom. . . . more Skype an Author: A Podcast with Kate Messner Kate Messner is one of those amazing women who are capable of handling a few full-time jobs at the same time. She is a middle-school teacher, the author of fine books for children (like Over and Under the Snow) and teens (like Spitfire). She recently published an excellent book for teachers, Real Revision. In her spare time, she has compiled a list of authors willing to Skype with student book clubs and classes at no charge. You can read more about it at her website. . . . more Georgia Heard on the Common Core (PODCAST) In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Georgia Heard about the surprising connections between the Common Core and poetry. . . . more Katherine Casey on Coaching in Classrooms (PODCAST) Katherine Casey shares her latest thinking with Heather Rader on the best ways to mentor teachers in classrooms. Katherine is the author of Literacy Coaching: The Essentials. . . . more Wonder in Classrooms: A Podcast with Georgia Heard In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Georgia Heard about the importance of a sense of wonder and "pondering time" in classrooms. Georgia is a poet and teaching consultant. Her latest books are A Sense of Wonder and Falling Down the Page. . . . more Kathy Collins on Literacy Homework (PODCAST) Kathy Collins shares her latest thinking on literacy homework assignments with Franki Sibberson. Kathy's latest book is Reading for Real: Teach Students to Read with Power, Intention, and Joy in K-3 Classrooms. A full transcript is available below the player. . . . more Aimee Buckner on Nonfiction in Student Notebooks (PODCAST) Aimee Buckner chats with Franki Sibberson about her new work on integrating nonfiction into reading and writing notebooks with students. . . . more Knowing Students Beyond Test Data: A Podcast with Kathy Collins In this podcast, Kathy Collins chats with Franki Sibberson about the importance of getting to know students beyond test data, and what that might mean for teachers. Kathy's latest book is Reading for Real. . . . more Reaching Adolescent Readers: A Podcast with Paul Hankins In this conversation with Franki Sibberson, Paul Hankins talks about his strategies for reaching adolescent readers with engaging texts, rich conversations, and a welcoming classroom. . . . more Tech Tools for Our Youngest Learners: A Podcast with Kathy Cassidy Kathy Cassidy does amazing things with technology in her first-grade classroom. She chats with Franki Sibberson about her favorite tech tools in this podcast. . . . more Writing Models: A Podcast with Kelly Gallagher Kelly Gallagher, the best-selling author of Readicide and Reading Reasons, talks about the importance of teachers modeling writing for students. . . . more Catching Struggling Readers Before They Fall: A Podcast with Pat Johnson and Katie Keier Pat Johnson and Katie Keier are the authors of Catching Readers Before They Fall. In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Pat and Katie about their latest thinking on teaching strategies to struggling readers. . . . more Readicide in Schools: A Podcast with Kelly Gallagher Kelly Gallagher is the author of numerous bestselling books for high school teachers, including Reading Reasons and Readicide. In this podcast with Franki Sibberson, he explains the concept of Readicide, and what we need to do to build a desire for reading in students. . . . more "Reinventing Language Every Time You Write": A Podcast with Ralph Fletcher Ralph Fletcher has given teachers playful and provocative ideas for years when it comes to word study. His writer's view of vocabulary learning challenges many teaching assumptions. Ralph is the author of many books for teachers and children. In this podcast, he chats with Franki Sibberson about the value of word play for students of all ages. . . . more Ralph Fletcher on Mentor Texts (PODCAST) Ralph Fletcher's status as a writer and teacher is legendary in elementary schools. He is the author of many books for teachers and children. In this podcast, Ralph and Franki Sibberson talk about the value of mentor texts for teachers. . . . more Jigsaw Jones and Advocating for Kids: A Podcast with James Preller Franki Sibberson chats with James Preller about his experiences writing the popular Jigsaw Jones book series, as well as his advocacy work. . . . more Lester Laminack on Reading Like a Writer In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Lester Laminack about how he reads as a writer, and what teachers might do to develop this skill in their students. . . . more What Matters Most: A Podcast with Samantha Bennett Samantha Bennett is the author of That Workshop Book, and works with teachers and literacy leaders across the country to create vibrant school learning communities. In this podcast, she chats with Franki Sibberson about what matters most in schools. . . . more Lester Laminack on Bullying (PODCAST) In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Lester Laminack about bullying. Lester is the author of beloved books for children and teachers, including Saturdays and Teacakes and Unwrapping the Read Aloud. . . . more The Amazing School Librarian: An Interview with John Schumacher (PODCAST) In this podcast, Franki Sibberson and John Schumacher chat about how John managed to read over 1700 books in 2010, as well as keep up with his popular blog and a school library program second to none. . . . more Sharon Taberski on Comprehension Instruction In this podcast, Sharon Taberski chats with Franki Sibberson about comprehension instruction across the grades. . . . more Cris Tovani on Reading Workshops with High School Students (PODCAST) In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Cris Tovani about using a reading workshop model with high school students. . . . more Patrick Carman Podcast on Books and Multimedia In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Patrick Carman about multimedia books and the challenges of teaching and learning in an age with so many media distractions. . . . more Patrick Allen on Conferring >In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Patrick Allen (author of Conferring: The Keystone of Reader's Workshop) about how teachers can develop conferring skills. . . . more Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan on Assessments, Data, and Balance In this podcast, Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan, the founders of Teachers for Teachers, talk with Franki Sibberson about data. The challenge for teachers and schools is grappling with the mountain of data, using it wisely, and still finding room for creativity and balance in classrooms. . . . more Donalyn Miller on Engaging Readers In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Donalyn Miller about how she defines "engaged" reading, and the teacher's role in motivating readers. . . . more Sharon Taberski on Book Choice (PODCAST) In this podcast, Sharon Taberski talks with Franki Sibberson about how she selects books for instruction, as well as how she assists students as they make choices for independent reading. Sharon also shares some of her favorite books for instruction and independent reading. A full transcript is available below the player. . . . more Getting the Most Out of Visiting a Colleague's Classroom (PODCAST) Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan In this podcast, Tammy Mulligan and Clare Landrigan chat with Franki Sibberson about how teachers can get the most out of observing a colleague's classroom. A full transcript is below the player. . . . more More Thoughtful Test Preparation: A Conversation with Patrick Allen Franki Sibberson Patrick Allen is the coauthor of the new book Put Thinking to the Test. In the book, Patrick and his colleagues from the Public Education and Business Coalition in Denver, Colorado describe ways to integrate test preparation in reading and writing workshop that have thoughtful, independent work at their heart. In this conversation with Franki Sibberson, he talks about what wise test preparation looks like in his classroom. . . . more Quick Take: Karen Szymusiak on Literacy Professional Development Formats Karen Szymusiak In this two-minute video, Principal Karen Szymusiak talks about the formats she finds most helpful for lifting the quality of instruction and conversations around literacy. . . . more Donalyn Miller on Modeling Literate Lives (PODCAST) Donalyn Miller, author of the acclaimed bestseller The Book Whisperer, chats with Franki Sibberson about the importance of teachers modeling their literate lives for students. A full transcript of the podcast is available below the player. . . . more Quick Take: "The Sisters" on Writing Journals In this two-minute Quick Take video, Gail Boushey and Joan Moser ("The Sisters") talk about the importance of having "Small Moments" and "Happenings" sections in student writing journals. They have adapted these ideas from the work of Aimee Buckner in the book Notebook Know-How, and Lucy Calkins in The Art of Teaching Writing. . . . more Quick Take: Protocols for Teacher Study Groups (VIDEO) In this three-minute Quick Take video, Clare Landrigan describes the teacher study group protocol she uses to foster shared understanding and allow for differentiated learning among teachers. . . . more Quick Take: Katie Doherty on Middle School Reading Workshop Choices (VIDEO) In this two-minute Quick Take video, Katie Doherty explains the choices students have in her sixth-grade reading workshop. . . . more Jennifer Allen on Working with New Teachers (PODCAST) Franki Sibberson chats with Jennifer Allen about the joys and challenges of working with new teachers. A transcript is below the player. . . . more Ann Marie Corgill on Launching Writer's Workshop Ann Marie Corgill the author of Of Primary Importance, talks with Franki Sibberson about the launch of writer's workshop early in the year, and how her thinking has changed about instruction sequences in the first weeks of school. . . . more Quick Take: Conferring with Young English Language Learners (VIDEO) Ruth Shagoury In this short video, Ruth Shagoury gives advice to teachers conferring with young English language learners, explaining how other English language learners can be surprisingly helpful in conferences. . . . more Choosing Mentor Texts for Reading (VIDEO) Aimee Buckner In this Quick Take video, Aimee Buckner explains some of her criteria for selecting mentor texts for small-group, individual, and whole-class instruction. . . . more Jennifer Allen on Working with Veteran Teachers (PODCAST) In this podcast, Jennifer Allen talks with Franki Sibberson about mentoring veteran teachers. A transcript is included below the player . . . more Mary Lee Hahn - Read Alouds to Build Community Early in the Year (PODCAST) In this podcast, Franki Sibberson chats with Mary Lee Hahn (author of Reconsidering Read Aloud) about the best read alouds for building community at the start of the year. A full transcript is available below the player. . . . more Ann Marie Corgill on Sustaining Energy in Writer's Workshop Franki Sibberson chats with Ann Marie Corgill (author of Of Primary Importance: What's Essential in Teaching Young Writers on sustaining energy in writer's workshop at different grade levels. . . . more Quick Take: Time Constraints in Conferences (VIDEO) Aimee Buckner In this two-minute video, Aimee Buckner explains how she deals with time constraints when she is conferring with students. . . . more