“Language is the heart of education.” One of our favorite moments from last week's oral language edWeb.net webinar. Kids need more conversations, more jokes, more stories. Let’s give them that.

Oral language plays a critical role in literacy development. It supports vocabulary growth, reading comprehension, and writing fluency. Yet many students do not receive explicit instruction in these skills, especially beyond the early grades. Let’s change that. ✳️

Oral language is how students learn to think, speak, and make meaning. It builds the foundation for vocabulary, comprehension, and literacy success. Strong talkers become strong readers.✳️

Flashcards aren’t enough. To store tricky high-frequency words in memory, students need word study, not just repetition.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not just a moment, but a movement. ✳️ When students learn to read, they learn to lead. Let’s keep making sure every learner gets the tools they need.

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✳️Did you know literate adults have 30,000–70,000 sight words in their orthographic lexicon? Want to help your students build theirs? Start with phonics, not flashcards.

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Not all high frequency words follow the rules. Some have tricky parts that need to be taught directly. These are called Heart Words, because students need to remember part of the word by heart.

We’re headed to UNITED 2025 in Seattle!✳️ Stop by Booth 2417 to explore tools that close reading gaps and build confident readers. Let’s connect at #UNITED2025 #RGROnTheRoad #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyLeadership

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Need a podcast rec? ✳️Dive into why oral language is key to literacy and how ed leaders can make it a priority. TL;DR of the podcast: Oral language is the missing piece in many literacy programs, and it starts before kids ever learn to read. buzzsprout.com/1181414/episod…

Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books.” – bell hooks 📚 This 4th of July, we’re celebrating the freedom that comes from literacy and the educators who make it possible. #FourthOfJuly #ScienceOfReading #ReallyGreatReading ✳️

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What’s your plan for Day One? The first weeks of school set the tone for everything that follows. Whether you're mentoring first-year principals or guiding a seasoned team, this session will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. home.edweb.net/webinar/struct…

Supporting School Leaders: Strategies for Success from Day One 7/23 #edLeaderPanel Donna Wright Really Great Reading #ReallyGreatReading #ReallyGreatRead home.edweb.net/webinar/struct…