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Teachers are the reason why our schools & students succeed. To the millions of educators across the country using their training & talents to teach our students at every level, from Pre-K to postsecondary: Thank you for your dedication and hard work! #ThankYouThursday

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What is the difference between universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring, and summative assessments? Learn more in our free "Understanding Your Student's Literacy Data" eLearning module, out now on our Caregivers Resource Hub. irrc.education.uiowa.edu/caregivers-res…

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This is so true! An Unrushed Moment leadershipfreak.blog/2025/04/18/an-… I would add- - stop functioning on autopilot and notice things.

Research suggests that classwide intervention, or Tier 1.5, can be beneficial when the majority of students in a class are not meeting reading goals. Read our latest blog post to learn how Tier 1.5 fits into the multi-tiered system of supports: irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2025/07/h…

I'm excited to announce that next year I will be teaching 5th grade at IJ Holton Intermediate School in Austin, MN. @IJHoltonE3

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The science of reading is a vast body of research on reading development and instruction. Some researchers identify five components of reading, referred to as the “Fiver Pillars.” Learn more foundational SOR concepts with our free eLearning module for parents/caregivers:

October is when data meetings start to matter most. By now, we’ve taught, assessed, and gathered enough information to really see where our students are. But data alone doesn’t change anything. It’s not about numbers — it’s about needs. And those needs won’t be met unless our

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