EOY writing inventory from kindergarten students at BatyES ! So proud of their hard work! Retelling events in the text in logical order (K.6D) and developing drafts (K.10B) and LOOK how many students are applying their phonics knowledge! Del Valle ISD English Language Arts and Reading DVISD Biliteracy Team

As teachers close out another school year where they prepared students for a STAAR redesign, coached students through active shooters drills, spent countless additional hours lesson planning and grading, and provided love and care to 20-150 students, districts have to say #txlege

Despite a $33 billion budget surplus, the session has ended with no increase in the basic allotment and no rasies for teachers. bit.ly/3IMh74L #txed

“Readers are very likely to notice a word they don’t know… [or] if the grammar of a sentence is wrong. But they are much less likely to notice when two sentences contradict each other.” Thought-provoking read! ⁦Rene' Hedemann⁩ ⁦Ashley Fredo⁩ aft.org/ae/summer2023/…

Take a look at the menu for this week! We have free meals every Monday-Thursday at select locations. Come by and grab breakfast and lunch!

A great read for those trying to understand how the banning of three-cueing in HB1605 & HB2162 impacts the kind of reading instruction we should be providing our students! edsource.org/2022/a-movemen…

In celebration of Juneteenth, you can watch The Right to Read NOW for free. Only available until 11:59 PM PT. Watch here: 👇 therighttoreadfilm.org/watch-the-film

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Let’s show our appreciation for those who shape young minds and ignite a love of learning. Nominate a teacher for a weekend retreat at @holdsworthcentr’s Campus on Lake Austin. holdsworthcenter.org/retreat

I’m tuning in! Can’t wait to gain a better understanding! Rene' Hedemann

Why do I call it “content knowledge” instead of ‘background knowledge’ ‘Content knowledge’ implies that, once taught, all children can have the same knowledge base. ‘Background knowledge’ implies that some kids will have it, and some kids will not