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"When you have what you need, use the rest to bring joy into someone else’s life. That is the best deal you can ever make." nytimes.com/2019/11/09/opi…

What were your favorite books in 2024? Here are mine: open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam…

Coaches: What are your go-to, "back pocket" questions during professional conversations? #empoweringeducators #cesa3

Science of reading lawsuit: MA families sue over 'fraudulent' curriculums bostonglobe.com/2024/12/04/met… People are conflating reading curricula (not "curriculums", The Boston Globe) w/ a pill students take to become readers. Many factors lead to effective reading instruction.

If you teach in the SW part of Wisconsin, I am facilitating this workshop to build your action research skills and empower your students as leaders. Includes a $500 grant-funded stipend for curriculum resources. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) ILA @WSRAliteracy AWSA

My Five Go-to, Back Pocket Coaching Questions open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam…

Terrific conversation between Tommy and poet David Whyte: tim.blog/2024/12/05/dav… A celebration of language and the importance of living a full life.

Upgrading My Coaching Toolbox: Beyond Presuming Positive Intent open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam… #educoach

Reclaim the mental space you need to fully engage in your work as a literacy leader - register today! Choice Literacy | Ruth Ayres National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Learning Forward ILA choiceliteracy.com/course/a-coach… #educoach

Mark Dziedzic and Bryn Orum (Greater Madison Writing Project) offer practical ways to make writing engaging and standards-aligned for grades 3–8. Plus, build your students' confidence for the Forward Exam! Register Now! cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/creatin… #empoweringeducators #cesa3

Two part question: 1. What are the most important outcomes for an instructional coach, and 2. what are the conditions that most likely lead to these outcomes? #educoach

"The quality of my life is significantly higher on days that I publish an article. The creative process and well-being go hand-in-hand." -James Clear I agree. Publishing writing of any length is a win, even if a post on social media. "Nothing succeeds like success."

Great advice for instructional leaders: Be hard on the systems and gentle with the people. (Source unknown) Many leaders struggle with balancing accountability (systems) and empathy (people). What strategies have you found helpful? #educoach #eduleadership

Fix processes, not people. #cpchat #educoach

A student's engagement with reading is an outcome of several conditions teachers create in classrooms: - Voice and choice in what to read - Access to high quality literature - Time to read + support - A community of readers The common thread: Trusting and empowering readers