Want your students to develop a more sophisticated understanding of a text, a problem, or a topic? The strategy shared this week by Sarah Levine is a great way to get them there. cultofpedagogy.com/contrasting-ca…

Carter worked hard to be the top fundraiser for the Kid’s Heart Challenge Cooper Academy

Today we had a great time celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with the La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet (guest starring some of our own band students). United Arts Wake County

4 Steps to Build Schoolwide Capacity in the Science of Learning edutopia.org/article/4-step… #Learning #Education #TeachingStrategies

“Tell me more…” “You must feel…” Several phrases to consider in response to student achievements. edutopia.org/article/what-s…

It’s always exciting to look back at some of our writing strategies!

Secondary teachers often get student papers they can't understand--and they haven't been trained to teach writing. But new research shows promising results from two simple interventions. The Writing Revolution Jill Barshay More in my new Forbes post: forbes.com/sites/nataliew…

3 Takeaways About the Connection Between Reading and Writing Instruction edweek.org/teaching-learn…

We welcomed our upcoming wolves tonight and previewed the ways that we write at Wendell. #WeAreWendell

Last week we welcomed our upcoming wolves! Welcome to the pack! #WeAreWendell

Thanks, Mrs. B!

Inferring the meaning of a word using pictures: open.substack.com/pub/nataliewex…

Carter loves astronauts and bears and was so excited to participate. youtu.be/iuXDwClfJ9w

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How Does Writing Fit Into the ‘Science of Reading’? edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Only 14% of 8th graders read on their own almost every day, according to the NAEP--a new low. One reason? A focus on teaching comprehension "skills" has drained the joy from reading. And it hasn't boosted comprehension. More in my latest Forbes post: forbes.com/sites/nataliew…

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Helping Your Child Become a Writer aft.org/ae/fall2023/ho…

What does your tone convey? edutopia.org/article/how-to…

Congratulations to our #WCPSSToY2024 semi-finalists from middle schools! Nicole D'Arcy, Wendell Magnet Middle Whitney Masterson, Mills Park Middle Karen Rahe, @DDMSDragons Ashely N. Smith, Zebulon Magnet MS Stay tuned to see semi-finalists from elementary schools! bit.ly/3OJEX47