BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.(❤️Olivia Wahl)

In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I expand on my conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed. D. about book access and classroom libraries. Drawing from experts like Tammy Mulligan, Clare Landrigan, Towanda Harris, Cris Tovani, Kate Roberts, Donalyn Miller, Colby Sharp, and Molly Ness, I explore strategies for building effective classroom libraries, empowering students to create their own text sets, and ensuring equitable book access. 

You’ll learn about the importance of strategic partnerships, diverse representation in book selections, and community engagement in addressing book deserts. Essential listening for educators, librarians, and caregivers interested in fostering literacy development through thoughtful curation of reading resources.

Episode Mentions:

• S4 E16: Mackin Educational Resources: Digital Learning Platforms & Library Services with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.
• It’s All About the Books: How to Create Bookrooms and Classroom Libraries That Inspire Readers by Tammy Mulligan and Clare Landrigan
• The Right Tools: A Guide to Selecting, Evaluating, and Implementing Classroom Resources and Practices by Towanda Harris
• Why Do I Have to Read This? Literacy Strategies to Engage Our Most Reluctant Students by Cris Tovani
• The Heart of Fiction: Reading for Character, Theme, & Craft by Kate Roberts
• Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp
• S3 E5: The Role of Read Alouds in the Science of Reading with Dr. Molly Ness
• End Book Deserts

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