GLEAM

Introduction ix

1 Why GLEAM? 1
2 The What of Grade-Level Instruction 15
3 The How of Grade-Level Instruction 33
4 The What of Engaging Instruction 41
5 The How of Engaging Instruction 65
6 The What of Affirming Instruction 75
7 The How of Affirming Instruction 95
8 The What of Meaningful Instruction 107
9 The How of Meaningful Instruction 125
10 GLEAM Is the Goal and the Sum of Its Parts 133

Conclusion 143
Appendix A: Examples in Practice 149
Appendix B: Scaffolding Strategies and Example Scaffolds 159
Appendix C: Mathematical Language Routines 171
References 177
Acknowledgments 203
About the Authors 207
Index 211

Lacey Robinson serves as CEO of the combined UnboundEd and CORE Learning enterprise, leading a national movement in K-12 professional development to advance high-quality teaching for students furthest from educational justice. Drawing on decades of experience as an elementary teacher, middle school principal, and professional development specialist, she was named to the Forbes 2023 50 Over 50 list and is the author of Justice Seekers (Jossey-Bass, 2023).