In his research, ⁦Hugh Catts⁩ notes that “reading comprehension is not a skill someone learns and can then apply in different reading contexts. It is one of the most complex activities that we engage in on a regular basis.”

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Why Inquiry-based approaches harm students’ learning

I’ll preempt the critics.. if you’re providing loads of models, drills/practice and feedback, you’re probably not subscribing to an inquiry-based approach

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“Since 1995 in the US, all states have adopted standards to govern K-12 math instruction, and in most, standards have de-emphasized memorization and emphasized reasoning. Scientists who study the brain have verified this assumption was mistaken.”

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“Reading comprehension depends on the acquisition of decoding, vocabulary, and knowledge, not “comprehension skills” as such. Yet the instructional practices and curricula that are the foundation for many English classrooms assume otherwise.”
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Canon-McMillan Middle School was presented with our 4th Schools to Watch re-designation today! Thank you students, staff, community, board/admin ⁦Canon-McMillan School District⁩ Ken Crowley⁩ ⁦Greg Taranto Ph.D.⁩ Also, thank you to ⁦PAMLE⁩ ⁦Bruce Vosburgh⁩ ⁦Horace Mann⁩

Rosenshine's 10 principles applied to workplace learning and career and technical education (CTE) by Tim Surma, MirjamN, and me
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Is it true that some students just can’t do math? No, but you probably shouldn’t design instruction so that only a small minority of students can do it!

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'Imagine a doctor prescribing a drug to 100 patients & finding 95 of them didn’t take it as prescribed. That is the situation with many online math interventions in K–12 education. They are a solution for the 5%. The other 95% see minimal gains, if any.' educationnext.org/5-percent-prob…

'In kids studies show that tracing out ABCs, as opposed to typing them, leads to better & longer-lasting recognition & understanding of letters. In adults, taking notes by hand during a lecture...can lead to better conceptual understanding of material' npr.org/sections/healt…

Warming up student prior knowledge makes it sticker:

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👏 A true innovator who modernized our FACS curriculum!

“Fluency improves with repeated reading.” AngieHanlin

This information on repeated reading is so critical for Ts to know so I created this infographic to highlight how many reps our struggling readers need to learn a concept. Thank you Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast for this interview! #SoR

Science of reading expert Natalie Wexler explains why teaching kids background knowledge, from science to history, is vital if you want them to become deep readers. #caedu #literacy
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We had some big-time 'signings' today for our kindergarten screening day! Look out Canon-McMillan School District we have some solid academic performers coming on board next year!

It's important for our school board members to spend time in our classrooms and schools. A special thanks to Mr. McKean for taking the time to visit North Strabane Intermediate School & BME_CMSD today! Justin McKean Canon-McMillan School District

Studies show the benefits of a more knowledge-rich approach to reading instruction. So how do you move beyond traditional skills like “finding the main idea?” These research-backed strategies can help. 📚 edut.to/3vsJBNr

Dyslexia Awareness Day #2: Wait to fail must end. The myth of the 'late bloomer' must end. We must act at the first sign of a reading challenge with evidence-aligned instruction & intervention. Literacy is every child's right but too often we fail them. It must stop.

So many educators are putting in the hard work to learn on their own time and gain the knowledge to ensure all kids can read.

It is amazing to watch some of our leaders step up too. It takes everyone, to support our teachers in the way they deserve, to provide the funding

This district in on the move... with leadership from Dr. Taranto and the obvious love and hard work of the teachers!