Shared Reading: Rooted in Research, Branching Out to Support Young Readers

Shared Reading: Rooted in Research, Branching Out to Support Young Readers

At the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention, longtime high school teacher and author Kelly Gallagher opened his session by sharing what he called his “teacher tree.” Branch by branch, he traced the professional books, mentors, colleagues, and classroom experiences that had shaped his thinking and practice over the years. It was a powerful reminder that accomplished…

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Maria Walther
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