Rethink and Revise A Roadmap to Brave Change in K-2 Reading Instruction

1. Why Rethink and Revise? The Big Picture  2. Rethink and Revise: Assessment Tools to Better Understand Your Readers  3. Rethink and Revise: Whole-Class English Language Arts Instruction  4. Rethink and Revise: Whole-Class Foundational Skills Instruction  5. Rethink and Revise: Small-Group Reading Instruction  6. The Book Ends, Our Work Continues: Keep Rethinking and Revising

Biography

Lizzie Hetzer works with elementary and middle schools to strengthen literacy instruction and implement meaningful, large-scale change. She loves tackling challenges, designing strong systems, and working collaboratively with joy and purpose. Lizzie is a co-founder of Daffodil Hill Press, which publishes decodable books that help children learn to read. A former special education teacher and literacy coach, she lives in Brooklyn, hails from Pittsburgh, and is a proud first-generation college graduate.

Learn more at www.lizziehetzer.com

“In her new book, Rethink and Revise: A Roadmap to Brave Change in K-2 Reading Instruction, Lizzie Hetzer demonstrates true bravery as she shares her story of transforming her teaching from balanced literacy to structured literacy. Teachers will relate to her honest reflections on past practices that didn't get results and they will appreciate the practical, research-informed alternatives delivered in a conversational, teacher-friendly style. This book is a must-read for K-2 teachers who are exploring what the science of reading means for their classrooms.”

—Stephanie Stollar, PhD, Founder of Reading Science Academy and Stephanie Stollar Consulting, LLC

 

“In Rethink and Revise, Lizzie Hetzer names the messy middle between where we’ve been and where we’re striving to go. With clarity, compassion, and deep respect for educators, she offers research-aligned guidance that invites brave change and equips teachers with tools they can use right away.”

—Kari Yates, co-author of Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom

 

“Rethink and Revise is 200 pages of practical coaching at your fingertips. Hetzer brings her vast content knowledge, her classroom teaching experiences, and coaching expertise to life with real-life scenarios. She offers a myriad of suggestions for rethinking and revising your instructional routines. This book is a must read for every K-2 literacy teacher, coach, and instructional leader.”

—Lisa Anselmo, Melanie Cowherd, and Ashley Smithyman, Environmental Charter School Curriculum and Professional Development Team

 

“This book is documentation of Lizzie's superpower to understand and translate reading research in meaningful ways for schools, which can form the basis of sustainable assessment systems and instructional routines that support all young readers. No matter where you are on this journey, Lizzie can guide your school to take brave steps that ensure all students have what they need to be joyful lifelong learners. As a coach, this book is so practical for the why and the how.”

—Stephanie Moy, Instructional Literacy Coach, Hong Kong International School