I just subscribed to Read by Example readbyexample.substack.com/?utm_medium=we… It delivers the most intelligent and thoughtful perspectives on current educational issues. Regie Routman Okapi Publishing Debra Crouch Richard Owen #scienceofreading

Hogwash! Try reading research of people who understood the deep flaws of NRP: Allington: ERIC ED472804 Garan:ERIC EJ623012 Krashen: ERIC: EJ634813 Ohanian: library.ncte.org/journals/la/is…

Yes this! Atten: Emily Hanford this is what happens when you #usealltheresearch instead of telling only part of the story.

It was a rough day in a lot of ways, but then Marcus from Charleston Black Lives Matter played us a song from the Statehouse steps. Hard to describe how sweet this moment was. Music is a miracle.

Wisdom from Catherine Snow: “And there is, I'm afraid, in the literacy field, a little bit of a holier than thou, accusatory style of discourse, which leads to problems for students and parents and backward progress on good instruction.” tinyurl.com/3sekr6nk

"Here’s the truth: It is possible to teach children how to read well without killing their love for reading in the process." Donalyn Miller #SoMLA2023

"There are proven ways to increase edu. attainment across the board, common sense —but expensive—measures such as decreasing class sizes and providing universal Pre-K. But none of that gets a mention in the Read Act." Phonics Fundamentalism Comes to MN racketmn.com/science-of-rea…

Thank you Susan Ohanian. Your words are like music or magic. They touch my soul. Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Science of Reading susanohanian.net/thirteen-ways-…

“The truth is that teaching reading requires the capability to teach phonological understanding AND support the establishment of comprehension including the use of contextual cues. Teachers have always understood this.” tinyurl.com/3myjhdch 🙏🏼 @

Thank you Helen! We are looking for all who are interested in literacy but we especially want to connect with parents, grandparents, and other caregivers. Read the stories of other parents interacting with their young learners. Find out why they made the choices they made.

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So many terrific resources at rcowen.com — thank you, Richard, for your decades of literacy leadership!

Begin the school year focused on what's most important--establishing a culture of trust, kindness, celebration of learners' strengths, and authentic literacy and learning pursuits.

Yes this!

Congratulations to one of our favorite "Pomelo Poets" on the publication of her book for tweens and teens (or anyone who loves to write)!

This positively warms my heart. I can't think of a book more deserving of celebration than The Heart-Centered Teacher, Regie! #TheHeartCenteredTeacher

Also, A good portion of the site is dedicated to 'little stories' that describe ways for caring adults to support children on their path to literacy. Richard Owen

Struggling with how to teach reading so meaning & language play an important role-along with phonics? See literacytalk.info where researchers & scholars Dorsey Hammond and Denise Nessel provide suggested readings, handouts, articles & practical resources for classroom use.

"In media and political rhetoric, first, the terms “reading proficiency” and “grade level reading” are commonly jumbled and used inappropriately as synonyms." Paul Thomas ... and we've been SOLD A STORY based on misinformation! radicalscholarship.com/2024/02/23/big…

Great options for kids for teachers and caregivers from Richard Owen For more info see rcowen.com/classroom-libr… rcowen.com/special-offers…