So many good takeaways from the TN Dept of Education Secondary Literacy Training, Course I. One of my favorites: “There is no evidence- not a single study- that supports [leveled readers’] efficacy. Instead...numerous studies have shown that leveled reading groups hold students back.”

What a fun way to end the unit and bring it to life!! Amplify

It’s worth the time! Great info on how ALL kiddos learn to read. This is the information all teachers should have been provided in their education courses...game changer. TN Dept of Education

Perfect definition of enduring knowledge...TOES, you all are rocking it!! I LOVE how you are bringing their learning to life! Collierville Schools Amplify @CSSupt2

My peeps! 😊 Collierville Schools #reading360

Busy week at Collierville Schools...teacher training for Summer Learning Camps and the 2nd summer for TDOE Early Literacy Training for our K-5 teachers! Secondary Literacy Training set for next week! Our teachers’ dedication is beyond compare! Collierville Schools TN Dept of Education

How to REALLY do a close read...a step by step process.

Day 1 of Collierville Schools’ Secondary ELA Summer Institute is underway, and we are diving into texts! Collierville Schools

Secondary ELA Summer Institute: Day ✌🏻 Using novels to effectively teach STANDARDS includes close reads of pivotal passages. Check out this article that provides guidance on choosing which passages are worthy of close reads in class.

Love seeing all those little hands raised!! Thank you Penny Schwinn for coming to see the amazing things happening at Collierville Schools!

Collierville Schools is hosting our first TASL Roadtrip! Thanks to our librarians for organizing and making the event a success! Collierville Schools

Thank you to Wanda Chism and Ms. Wanda Gibbs for stopping by the elementary Summer Learning Camp to visit with our teachers and kiddos!

I’ve worked for Collierville Schools for 18 years. I feel so blessed and grateful for my students, my fellow teachers, and those who mentored me in my career. Today was my last day, and I spent it doing what I love...PD with my teachers! ❤️#newadventure

Wow. This is special. 💙

“Writing can enhance students’ absorption of this background knowledge, and should be emphasized rather than taking a back seat to the more commonly taught exercises, such as stories and personal reflections.” #KnowledgeMatters💙 edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Today was fun! 12 schools with over 120 students gathered together to talk yearbook! @HJYearbook #fallworkshop

Good news in Wisconsin: 👏👏👏

“Neglecting writing instruction is leaving money on the table. There is clear and consistent evidence that writing instruction has some of the largest impacts on reading comprehension and in education more broadly.” @TruckTrucks researchgate.net/profile/Brenna…

I’m extremely proud of how this team competed week in and week out. It didn’t end how we wanted, but I couldn’t have asked for a better group to battle with‼️ -Region Champs🏆 -6’4, 200lb -QB, 2027 -40: 4.56 -1,461 Yards -18 TD’s -67% CP -107.8 QBR CHS Dragon Football Coach Joe Rocconi