Kids give up on school after years of struggling. Without any evidence that they can be successful, there’s no real purpose in trying anymore. Our job as teachers is to leave EVERY kid convinced that they are capable, competent learners. #trudatchat

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. -Marcus Aurelius

"How can I be so confident in saying that every fluent reader has grasped the connection between grapheme and phonemes? Surely, there are other ways of becoming a fluent reader? Quite simply, the answer is no." Such, 2021, p. 21, The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading.

Students who read a series of texts on the same topic, learn far more tier II vocabulary words, than those who jump from unit to unit/topic to topic -- David Liben. #CurriculumMatters

Communication, trust, and love create the foundation for any successful relationship… without strong relationships you can’t have a strong team… and without a strong team you can’t have a strong organization. Stir the pot with communication, trust and love today.

All adults in our schools are worn out, burned out, and stressed out! I hope everyone is planning on a lot of rest and relaxation for the holidays!

“[Banks] says his first step is to go back to the very basics of learning. He says, in all frankness, that New York City schools don’t have the right techniques to teach reading. ‘They’re teaching wrong,’ he said.” newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/12/10/inc…

Want to achieve more in 2022, here’s how… From page 176 of my book, “The Power of Positive Leadership.”

Change isn't easy. Change is scary. Change is where we grow and learn to be so much more than we ever imagined. We need great leaders to help guide us through the challenge. #leadliu Todd Whitaker Andrew Marotta #whatgreatprincipalsdodifferently #education #leadershipmatters

The science matters so do not ignore the facts. Mixing oil and water so nearly everyone learns to read | Tim Conway | TE... youtu.be/M4LtozMLMNc via YouTube

Motivating Students with the Brain in Mind ascd.org/el/articles/mo… via ASCD

My sisters friend and band mate wrote this article about what it’s like to teach in America right now… it’s so spot on! 🥺 wake up people legislators! We are losing great educators due to conditions our divisive society has created for our schools! adlermusic.medium.com/teaching-in-am…

Why Putting the 'Science of Reading' Into Practice Is So Challenging edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Success is like an iceberg; there are so much more beneath the surface.

Thankful for some collaboration and attending some great sessions NC AIM Conference

“Adults’ distaste for decodable books fails to respect the child’s need to exercise a skill. Children want to be self-reliant readers and are delighted when they can apply what they know.” Louisa Moats #SOR #decodabletext #tiltheyallcanread

We have to let the data speak; we have to listen to what it is saying; we have to reflect and respond collaboratively.

5/16 #edWebinar Coaching for Greatness: Every Teacher Deserves a Coach @hmhkf HMH Education home.edweb.net/webinar/pd2023…

Talent allows you to do things that others can't. Character allows you to do things that others won't. Talent opens doors to extraordinary possibilities, but it's character that paves the path to greatness. Success is waiting for those who dare to go beyond what's required.

When WE comes before ME, you become the great teammate and team that you are meant to be. Here are 10 Ways to Be a Great Teammate. Poster download link in the thread below.