Publications
Research, Refined: Two Decades of Inquiry in Action
For over 20 years, our work has operated at the intersection of academic research and classroom practice.
It is not just theoretical.
It is a research-to-practice model refined through long-term collaboration with educators across K–12 and higher education.
These publications reflect our commitment to:
Scaling inquiry-based instruction
Strengthening disciplinary literacy
Bridging research and real classroom application
From leveraging Library of Congress primary sources to exploring AI-supported literacy practices, each book and handbook serves as a blueprint for transforming teaching and learning.
Featured Publications
A Practical Grant-Writing Guidebook for Schools and Community Partners
This guide introduces educators, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to the fundamentals of grant funding. It includes tools, checklists, and strategies to identify opportunities and develop strong proposals.
Recruiting Black Biology Majors into STEM Education Careers
This book addresses the recruitment, preparation, and retention of STEM teachers. Focusing on recruitment, it explores strategies used to introduce biology majors to the teaching profession, increase their interest, and support their transition into teaching.
Disciplinary Literacy as a Support for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning
This book examines how to foster critical disciplinary literacy while incorporating inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices in secondary classrooms.
Literacy in Teacher Preparation and Practice: Enabling Individuals to Negotiate Meaning
This book explores literacy as a social, political, and ideological practice, offering insight into how educators can prepare students to navigate meaning in an increasingly complex and globalized world.
Handbook of Research on Transforming Teachers’ Online Pedagogical Reasoning for Engaging K–12 Students in Virtual Learning
This book examines effective approaches to virtual learning, including strategies for creating engaging, safe, and interactive online classroom environments.
From Research to Infrastructure
These publications are not standalone resources.
They inform the design of TeachConnect Global and the Inquiry Tools Library.
They represent the foundation of a broader system built to:
Support teachers in practice
Strengthen instructional coherence
Scale inquiry-based teaching across classrooms and schools