Our podcast Sold a Story is up to #3 in the Society and Culture category of Apple charts. If you want more people to hear it, go to Apple Podcasts, subscribe ** and leave a review ** That's how it climbs and gets to more people. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sol…

If universities had been appropriately preparing pre-service teachers to teach reading explicitly & systematically for the last 4-5 decades, THERE WOULD BE NO STORY. Universities, policy makers & school leaders: this is for you (and for kids everywhere)👇 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sol…

The post-pandemic gloating and defensiveness are consuming a ton of energy and fanning culture wars. Emily Oster thinks pandemic amnesty makes sense, so we can productively move on. I have a lot of sympathy with that idea. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Dallas Branch IDA Me. My grandfather. My mom. My dad. My brother. My cousin. My daughter. Why do schools never ask about family history when looking for #dyslexia? This one simple question can catch struggling readers early. #AskAboutDyslexia

We have to take the reins and use trauma responsive practices within our classroom and school. One caring adult relationship can provide healing and connection for our students who are severely impacted by the separation they experienced during the pandemic.

The final episode of Sold a Story is coming Thurs: "There are kids sinking everywhere. They’re looking for help. And it’s on us." - former teacher It's on ALL of us. I was an education reporter for a decade and I didn't know this: current.org/2022/11/how-th…

Education reporters: if you haven't read this yet, consider reading it today. #TellEWA current.org/2022/11/how-th…

Kentucky lawmakers end state funding for the Reading Recovery program. The Kentucky Department of Ed could have tried to save the program, but a spokeswoman says the dept agrees with the decision. wdrb.com/news/kentucky-…

Health benefits of #Play, just to name a few ;) ✅Relieves stress ✅Improves brain function ✅Stimulates the mind/boost creativity ✅Improves relationships & your connection to others ✅Keeps you feeling young/energetic ✅Heals emotional wounds

"Combining independent and collective learning gives students the opportunity to practice working in ways that more accurately reflect the way learning is pursued outside school." kyle redford ascd.org/el/articles/in…

Are you a “positive adult” in some kids life? Having a trusted adult can make all the difference. drjennifersalerno.com/the-impact-of-… Send a text, make a call, be that “person” for a teen in your life And who was your “person” for you? Have you told them what they meant to you? ❤️

TOP 25 NEW PODCASTS OF 2022 Podtrac analytics.podtrac.com/top-new-podcas… Sold a Story is #24.

As a teacher, and a parent of a struggling reader, I’m always alarmed by educators who are quick to dismiss the wisdom of parents. Sure, they can get things wrong, and their feedback can be uncomfortable, but they also offer invaluable insight if I’m brave enough to listen.

Do bilingual students also benefit from comprehensive, explicit, and systematic reading instruction? Absolutely yes. Grateful we got to be a part of this important conversation and for the literacy advocates in Chicago who made it happen. chicago.chalkbeat.org/2022/11/30/234…

* Reading Teachers & Parents: Here's your complete, easy-to-understand guide to the English Alphabetic Code. This is essential knowledge for anyone wanting to teach a child to read. And it's 100% FREE. parkerphonics.com/post/the-alpha…

"Hanford and Peak ground these episodes in who bears the consequences. Clear, engaging reporting like this can help policymakers, teachers and families ensure that they are not sold a story that might hold their young readers back." the74million.org/article/review…

Highly recommend this 🎧from ⁦@lourdesgnavarro⁩ ⁦New York Times Opinion⁩ Many of you will hear your own story. nytimes.com/2022/12/08/opi…

About 40% of students will learn to read no matter what. That’s part of why the whole-language approach often looks like it works. But research shows that the children who struggle will continue to struggle unless they’re taught to read. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

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