Independent reading is not downtime — it’s one of the most powerful, evidence-based literacy practices we have. Click the link to explore practical steps school leaders can take now: bit.ly/Blog-May5 #ReadingTime #EdLeaders #ReadingIsThinking

The Favorite. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Parents… If you send an encouraging email to your child’s teacher, please know there is a good chance they will print it out and save it in a file. They will reread it when they are feeling down. Your encouraging words will go a long way. P.S. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! FISH IN A TREE is my thank you/love note to those teachers out there saving kids each day. I will choose a winner each day for a week. Please share to enter. And, again, thanks so much for all you do. ❤️

What's a study tip that has worked for you? Here's one of my favorites:

This all day!! ⬇️ 🙌❤️

"Children become fluent readers by being drawn into the enjoyment of books."

Coaching isn’t just a role – it’s a skill. Sharpen what you know, say, and do. Click the link to register today! bit.ly/Skillful-Liter… #literacycoach #literacycoaching #collaboration

POPE LEO the 14th is an American who speaks English, Spanish, and Italian. Building bridges in a divided world. The reality that God loves all of us. The fact that evil will never prevail. The recitation of the Hail Mary. And the power of the Peace of Christ were at the heart

Amen.

There's a name for staying up late even though you know you'll regret it: Bedtime procrastination. It's more likely when you dread tomorrow, lack freedom and joy today, and do mindless activities tonight. A simple, effective antidote is committing to a sleep time and routine.

The hardest part of education isn’t the kids — it’s when adults forget who it’s for. Every kid. Keep every kid at the center. Always.

This 4th of July, we honor the educators who nurture freedom every day through knowledge, critical thinking, and compassion. Here's to building a more just and united future, one student at a time. 🇺🇸📚 #IndependenceDay #ThankATeacher

Teach them what to do.

What is the Cost of Leadership? It costs $0 to say “hello.” It costs $0 to pick up trash It costs $0 to say “please.” It costs $0 to be kind It costs $0 to say “thank you.” It costs $0 to encourage others It costs $0 to smile Lead by Example. It costs nothing.

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