Practical advice, inclusive strategies, meaningful impact.
The early years of teaching can be exhilarating and overwhelming in equal measure. Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in public schooling, coaching, and higher education, authors Denise Furlong and Keri Orange-Jones equip novice educators with the tools, insights, and perspectives they need to thrive in today’s classrooms.
Learners First applies an equity lens to a range of topics essential to every teacher’s first years in the classroom, including grading and assessment, inclusive practices for diverse learners, key considerations for multilingual learners, and more. Additional features include
- Chapter-opening reflection questions and key vocabulary to support understanding
- Quotes and vignettes from a diverse range of educators, including novice teachers, seasoned mentors, instructional coaches, and administrators
- Practical advice for lesson planning, assessments, evaluations, and behavior management
With its holistic approach to the whole child and the whole teacher, Learners First empowers educators to foster inclusive classrooms and develop as resilient, reflective professionals. This essential guide is more than a ‘survival guide’ for new teachers—it’s a call to action and growth.
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Dangers of a Deficit Mindset
Chapter 2: Understanding and Surviving the Evaluation
Chapter 3: Grading & Assessments/Project-based Learning
Chapter 4: The ABCs of School: I&RS, RTI, MTSS, and SEL
Chapter 5: Implementing Inclusive Practices in the Diverse Classroom
Chapter 6: Access and Inclusion for Learners with Diverse Needs
Chapter 7: English Learners and Multilingual Learners
Chapter 8: Dynamic and Responsive Learning
Chapter 9: Professional Learning and Growing
Chapter 10: Thriving in this Profession
About the author
Dr. Keri Orange-Jones: Dr. Orange-Jones is a middle school assistant principal and adjunct professor at Montclair University and William Paterson University. She has been an educator for 27 years. Keri is also part of the Drew Writing Project and National Writing Project. She has offered her insight as a guest speaker on podcasts and several virtual professional learning communities. She has also published blogs, journal articles and contributed to other publications. She is an advocate for equity and accessibility for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status. Additional research interests include teacher education and evaluation, student assessment, positive school culture and climate and the importance of representation and diversity in the educational field. She lives in New Jersey with her husband David and her bonus daughter Laila. She takes great pride in being a daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. She is also a foodie, loves to travel and enjoys beach vacations. You can connect with her on Twitter/X @drkcorange
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