"These revisions (by Calkins) mark an inflection point for balanced literacy." It leaves "all the other folks in the camp with one of two recourses—they either choose to change with her, or they have to go find a new camp." edweek.org/teaching-learn…

You can listen to Episode 4 tomorrow. "It was – here’s a person who knows how children learn to read and write. And I want to be able to teach children to read and write." features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

For real though. 💯

As a parent and a teacher, I encourage everyone to listen to the podcast, Sold a Story. Please raise your awareness of how your children are learning, or not learning, how to read. You'll know if you pay attention. Emily Hanford Thank you again for creating this podcast!

I had so much fun making reading pillows for Christmas gifts! Now to just include the perfect book!

This is the fundraiser my son is participating in. Please consider supporting him. Click Here to support the Katy Mayde Creek Junior High Student Council Fundraiser wefund4u.com/fundraiser/kat…

Reading pillows. The pocket holds your favorite book until you your next reading session. They measure 18 inches by 18 inches. They are $25 each.

Fundraiser for Lisa Gilchriest by Vikkky Brittain : Every Boy Needs his Dad gofund.me/9d817d54

For any Texas teachers 👩🏻‍🏫 still on here, Texas Education Agency quietly released the Spring 2023 STAAR test this evening. tea.texas.gov/student-assess…

Spent the day with friends learning from adrianmendozaed 😁 so excited to get to collaborate with these ladies this year. Stephens Elementary Leonard Elementary Melissa Seymour Mrs. Rosemon #mrsTaylorneedsatwitteracct

My babies enjoying the pool. Little Miss Diva loves my sunglasses! I haven't gotten a picture of Travis yet.

Academic Support Team 23-24 Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit

Selfie in the building with #usePreK_K Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit

Leveling up and leading the way with #USEPrek_K Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit

Selfie with a windmill Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit #USEPreK_K

Selfie with our beloved namesake, Ursula Stephens! #USEPreK_K Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit

Stallion Selfie with #USEPreK_K Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit

PacMan Selfie #USEPreK_K Stephens Elementary #stallionsdeserveit

Construction baby quilt for sale for $50. It is handmade with freehanded machine quilting and binding stitched closed by hand. I can deliver or meet half way if local. If it needs to be mailed, buyer will need to pay for the cost.

The long division algorithm CAN be understandable and not just a procedure to memorize. Here's how we can make sense of it: