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Denise Furlong | Keri Orange-Jones
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Classroom management tips
Differentiated assessment strategies
Early years teaching guide
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Equity in education
First-year teacher guide
Holistic teaching approaches
Inclusive classroom practices
Inclusive education strategies
Learners First book
Multilingual learners support
New teacher resources
Practical advice for new teachers
Reflective teaching practices
Support for novice educators
Teacher reflection tools
Teacher survival guide
Teaching strategies for beginners
Tools for resilient teachers

Product details

  • ISBN 9781071964286
  • Weight: 320g
  • Dimensions: 177 x 254mm
  • Publication Date: 11 Jul 2025
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Paperback
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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.
About Denise Furlong | Keri Orange-Jones
Dr. Denise Furlong: Dr. Furlong is an Assistant Professor/Director of Advanced Programs for Reading Specialists and ESL for Georgian Court University. She has taught for over twenty-five years in the New Jersey public school system, ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. She also has mentored and coached both novice and veteran teachers over the years. She is the author of Voices of Newcomers: Experiences of Multilingual Learners (EduMatch, 2022). She lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband, Tim, her three kids (Ryan, Joey & Sarah), and their two dogs. You can connect with her on Twitter/X @denise_furlong. 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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