Do you know the 5 Pillars of Literacy? These skills are interrelated and mutually supportive, requiring consistent practice and emphasis. We love this visual from Arizona Department of Education

Learning more about the body of scientific research that supports the Science of Reading this afternoon through The Reading League with @DrMariaMurray1 and Kari Kurto “Science does not swing…it THUDS and becomes more polished!” Excited to continue to grow my knowledge base.

Reading this article reminds me of just how much I miss my friend and mentor Rick DuFour: The Futility of PLC Lite kappanonline.org/the-futility-o… #atplc

When people think about education, they usually think about schools, classrooms, teachers, and students. But in North Carolina, a whole host of other people hold sway over what happens in school districts. #nced ednc.org/the-players-in…

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Enjoying visiting 2nd graders Beaverdam Elementary this afternoon. They are working to practice and finalize their presentations by offering kind, specific feedback on oral presentations about why pollinators are important.

“The science of reading in teachers hands is the most powerful tool we have to combat inequality by teaching ALL to read” Dr Heidi Beverine-Curry Heidi Beverine-Curry, PhD The Reading League #scienceofreading #teachers #scienceofreadingteachers #equity #equality #dyslexia

Daily reminder: public dollars belong in public schools. #nced

“We are literally asking a teacher to wire a student’s brain so that they can become proficient readers … That is how we provide equity for all of our students.” #nced ednc.org/2023-04-27-sci…

We've got a 4-pack of PNC Triangle Club tickets to give away for tomorrow night thanks to PNC Bank! Retweet for a chance to win! (Winner chosen at 11am tomorrow. Again, if you get a DM asking you to fill out a form to claim a prize please don't do that, it's not us)

Seeing yourself represented sends a powerful message of belonging. Beautiful self portraits Rogers Lane ES caught the attention of students during arrival this morning!

Loved visiting Beaverdam Elementary and seeing Live Reading in action in Kindergarten this morning! Keep up the great work! Wake Elementary

Loved watching students in Ms Wimmer’s 1st grade class Rogers Lane ES practicing ending blends with phoneme-grapheme mapping this morning! Keep up the great work! Wake Elementary

We are so excited to announce that The Right to Read is officially available to stream in the U.S. starting TODAY on Apple TV+, Prime Video, Google Play, Kanopy, VUDU, and YouTube. Visit therighttoreadfilm.org to learn more! #literacyisfreedom

Thankful for the opportunity to partner with Wake Elementary and the Office of Early Learning today to foster collaboration among PreK/K Ts in our district and align our understanding of K readiness and the transition to K! Great convos at the inaugural Early Learning Summit!

I will be the domino by choosing courage over comfort. #DominoEffect Wake Elementary

Happy 1st day of school Wakelon! We are so excited for a fabulous school year! Thank you Zebulon Parks and Rec, PD and Fire for joining the welcoming crew! Dena Nealy Wakelon ES Wake Elementary

We had a great day of launching the ALL Block Wake Elementary Thanks ProfessionalLearning for helping make a district-wide PL day a possibility!

Great engagement today as Ts Rolesville, Conn Magnet Elementary and many others unpacked an upcoming EL module! Wake Elementary

Enjoying the opportunity to walk and learn with area APs Root Elementary Wake Elementary