Books For The Classroom

This reading list for progressive teachers is a collection ranging from inquiry learning and equity to technology and learning space design.

These books about learning present t a well-rounded look at learning and education, rather than strictly pedagogy or ed-reformy perspectives.

When choosing the best poetry books for teens, it’s important to choose poetry that relates to what students care about.

Feel-good fiction? Books that make you happy might be a stretch but well-being comes from a simple concept: What you think about.

Being told through narrators, most stories naturally promote empathy with characters. These are some of the best books to teach children empathy.

Literature is a wonderful vehicle for illustrating empathy and diversity in a human, personal, and lasting way.

Charlotte’s Web is a book about a pig, a spider, and a girl on a farm wrestling with themes of friendship, sacrifice, death, and rebirth.

Which are the best books to promote social justice and activism? Which can encourage students to change their world?

These books seek to disrupt traditional perspectives & practices in education by making adjustments that support students in the best ways.

Here are the best books for students who don’t like to read. From murder mysteries to dystopian societies, there’s something for everyone!

Here are 50 of the best historical fiction books, divided by grade level, that promise to engage the most reluctant of readers.

Many educators find graphic novels beneficial for struggling readers or students who profess that they do not enjoy reading.

Note that there are no books about education on the list from 1990 – present.  Too early to make the call, in my humble opinion.

Because of the terrible and complex history of racism in the United States, discussions in and around race are, to put it lightly, difficult.

If you’re an elementary school teacher, you know the challenges of funding a classroom. With many content areas, it can get expensive fast.

While the content can be dramatic, dystopian novels for young adults can offer a kind of practice for navigating an uncertain world.