So simple. So beautiful. How have I never thought of this or seen it before?

Journalists and scholars alike are eagerly entering the fray about how reading is taught in our schools. Overall, I’d give the reporting coverage a B — or maybe even a C. Read more from me 👇 us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=ef2f8c2796b…

REMINDER: Olathe Schools HR invites external teachers and other certified professionals to participate in Fall Educator Interview Night on Thursday, November 9th! For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/3LRQlJC #OPSForwardTogether

Working memory lets us store and use information over short periods of time. How can we support students' working memory? Let's take a look. sbee.link/37pmr9wxq4 Diana Benner #learning #teaching #skillbuilding #k12

Do you ever just take a step back and marvel at how much reading, critical thinking, and meaningful LEARNING has happened in just a few short weeks? Check out the incredible books we’ve read together during our EL Education module! 📚🌎 Buckhorn Creek ES

SLT gets to start at Rolling Ridge! Today is their big Fun Run, so big day! Visited Mrs. Phillips classroom. If you tried a new vegetable, how would you feel? Adults everywhere helping! Then 2nd grade phonics! #opsforwardtogether, Olathe Public Schools, Rolling Ridge Elementary

Rolling Ridge Fun Run!! 5th graders start & West High Schoolers are helping! #opsforwardtogether, Olathe West High, Olathe Public Schools, Rolling Ridge Elementary

"Stop treating the science of reading as 'now we know,' as if we’ve been in the Dark Ages and have seen the light." MUST read.

If your class is struggling with academic discussions, I would highly recommend using a hexagonal thinking activity to get the conversation flowing. Here's a dive into what it is: cultofpedagogy.com/hexagonal-thin… Here's a blank template that I use: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

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Love being a part of Olathe's Advisory Council and helping make a positive impact for student-athletes.

📊Research has found that classrooms differ a great deal in quality of discussions--and those differences impact comprehension development. Please see below for examples of differences. For a self-assessment and guide to quality talk about text, see amazon.com/Quality-Talk-A…

Thanks for the mention! ONWRAVENGOLF: ⛳️ONW Men’s Golf place 2nd in regionals and punch their ticket for the state golf tournament next week in Garden City. 🏅Junior Carson Phillips places 1st and Junior Nick VanWyngarden placed 4th. ⛳️🏌️ @spage_onw @th…

Congrats Ravens!! What a great season! ⛳️💙

We have expanded our #KUAlumni team! Welcome Andrew Trites, d'20, Director of Revenue Generation and Janella Williams, Marketing Graphic Designer- we can't wait to see what you accomplish! #RockChalk #Jayhawk #KU

Kansas families: Imagination Library will send your child one free, age-appropriate book each month from birth to age 5. Sign your children up now to instill the love of reading and expand their knowledge and literacy skills.

Get to visit Arbor Creek & they are studying Macy Day's Thanksgiving balloons 🎈 2nd grade is studying planets! #opsmaketodaycount, Olathe Public Schools, Arbor Creek Elem

You don’t just play together—you become together. Good teammates push each other to be great players. Greatness isn't a solo sport. It's the result of pushing past limits, together. Be the reason your teammate refuses to settle for anything less than their best.

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Add to the calm, not the chaos