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Top Professional Development Books for Teachers

If you're eager to advance your teaching career, these professional development books are a must for your shelf.

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7 Mighty Moves by Lindsay Kemeny kicks off with practical advice tailored for K–3 educators looking to revamp their reading instruction. Kemeny breaks down critical areas like phonemic awareness and comprehension boosters, offering straightforward strategies you can implement right away. Plus, she includes video demonstrations to show her methods in action — a real game-changer for busy classrooms.

Unearthing Joy by Gholdy Muhammad builds on the success of Cultivating Genius by integrating joy into the learning journey. Dr. Muhammad explores how incorporating cultural and historical contexts enriches students' sense of identity and intellectual growth. It’s about fostering a classroom where every student feels valued and inspired to learn with purpose.
In Know Better, Do Better, David and Meredith Liben explore what kids truly need to comprehend texts. Focusing on vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures, they provide cutting-edge instructional ideas and ready-to-use tools to help teachers put their understanding into action immediately. 
Engaging families in education not only improves student achievement, but also strengthens families, boosts teacher effectiveness, and builds community. In other words, everyone wins! In this easy-to-use book, a Harvard-based team uses the latest research to help teachers, administrators, and FACE coordinators design and implement programs wisely and with confidence that all students will benefit.

Together, these books provide a holistic approach to professional development. They blend innovative teaching techniques, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based reading strategies to help you create an inclusive and dynamic classroom environment.

Add these must-reads to your professional development collection and see the difference in your teaching. You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.

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