“Over this past year, we’ve focused heavily on deepening our understanding around foundational skills instruction. The ⁦TN Dept of Education⁩ has led a statewide effort to provide all teachers with sounds-first instruction aligned with the science of reading” the74million.org/article/studen…

lots of highlights supporting Smyrna School District with teacher coaching and #hqim implementation this week. but the cherry on top was getting to meet this very good boy outside a 6th grade classroom John Bassett Moore Intermediate today.

YES—time is an educator’s currency. Let’s be careful how we spend it! Kristen McQuillan giving wisdom as always

a clarion call here from Natalie Wexler: there is no silver bullet. #literacyrevolution is pathed with evidence-based curriculum, systems and structures to support, and educator training that builds both knowledge AND skills.

well this really filled my cup for the day! such passionate leaders with smarts and know-how to back it up.

Why did #Reading360 training earn such strong reviews from Tennessee teachers? Perhaps BC it aligned well with these studies: “PD should prioritize concrete materials for practice over general principles” By Maddy Will: Dr. Lisa Coons Jeta Donovan edweek.org/leadership/wha…

Every state should imitate the TN model: ✅ 97% positive reviews from T’s ✅ 60 hours, compared to 150+ with LETRS ✅ Curriculum in hand in training = easier classroom translation ✅ Stipends for T’s Need I go on? Dr. Lisa Coons details #Reading360: edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Not to mention the emphasis on a coherent vertical spine throughout all stakeholder levels to support implementation! Leaders can’t be left out or left for last!

leave it to Kristen McQuillan to tie this all up in an evidenced-based bow for all of us. got me thinking about portable and specific trainings for my toddler’s upcoming potty training 🤷‍♀️

As a national movement rises to transform reading instruction in schools, EdTrust-New York calls for curriculum and teacher professional learning aligned to the #ScienceOfReading, and we couldn’t agree more. Take a look at their recent report to learn more: ow.ly/4sty50Ojy0u

so exciting to see the magic potion of strong curriculum, thoughtful leaders, brilliant teachers and classroom JOY today at PS 169. #knowledgematters in NYC! @ClassroomWonder

📚The power of early #literacy in action: Tennessee's revamped approach to reading instruction is showing encouraging signs of progress. An incredible effort by educators and policymakers committed to putting students first. #tnedu Tennessean tennessean.com/story/news/edu…

This back-to-school season is a big one for NYC. If you want to learn more about the #NYCReads initiative, join the Educators for Excellence (E4E) panel tomorrow. I’ll be sharing #scienceofreading lessons from TN to bring to the big apple! e4e.org/take-action/at…

"The biggest priority was to stay focused on concrete classroom practice." Nice summary of TNTP's approach to designing #Reading360 training with TN Dept of Education leaders: Jeta Donovan Kristen McQuillan tntp.org/blog/post/prom…