When looking at kid writing as assessment of phonics knowledge, it can help to use three categories. Consistent use, inconsistent use and non-existent. The most powerful teaching comes in that middle category- inconsistent use. #uosp

We are pleased to announce the return of the popular Lucy Calkins/TCRWP Office Hours webinar series! These webinars, which occur on the first and third Thursday of the month from 4:00–5:00 pm EST, will resume on September 6th. TCRWP Lucy Calkins #TCRWP hubs.ly/H0dB7Y50

#cobbearlylearning ⁦Cobb ELA⁩ ⁦Smyrna Elem School⁩ Our amazing team is discussing how to inspire our students!

“It started as a few brave rebels, standing against the current, who believed kids could do so much more than they had ever dreamed possible...” Lucy Calkins on the history of writing workshop. #TCRWP

“The greatest thing a teacher can say is that I see more in my students than they see in themselves. Your expectations are their ceiling.” - Lucy Calkins TCRWP #TCRWP

Join the Debate! #CommonCore #TCRWP nytimes.com/roomfordebate/…

.Nancie Atwell’s letter to the Education Week Teacher editor. On the Common-Core and Her Advice to Aspiring Teachers: bit.ly/1IA2DB4

Congratulations, Meredith LeVan! We are so proud of you -from your biggest fans!#gcgrad15