Gwen Blumberg has been a classroom teacher, a reading interventionist, a literacy coach, an adjunct professor, and a district-level literacy leader. Her current professional adventure is serving as a K–8 public school librarian in Greater Boston. Gwen shares her thoughts about all things literacy on Instagram and Bluesky @gwenblumberg.
This week’s newsletter is about trusting students and letting go of unrealistic expectations.
Gwen Blumberg shares a school-wide approach to a mock book award experience. This clear step-by-step guide with a rich resource download makes it possible to implement in any school.
Gwen Blumberg offers ways to make the library a welcoming space for readers to settle in with their choice of books. Classroom teachers can consider creating a living room, too.
Gwen Blumberg helps us consider and create space for a variety of personalities and learning needs. Inspired by a morning hike, she takes her observations and applies them to give space for all students to learn.
Gwen Blumberg reflects on the community developed at a writing retreat and encourages teachers to consider the community of learners they will intentionally nourish this school year.
This week’s newsletter is about ending the year in special ways.
End-of-Year Reflection is the theme of this week’s newsletter.
Gwen Blumberg teaches an asynchronous lesson for a spelling strategy.
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