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Yes- on average 40%

Quick reminder for the new school year: We are writing teachers, not copy editors.

Really great work being done there today. Kids writing, reading, and creating. Great examples of kids engaging in the work of ELAR!

Welcome to the process, kid. Your voice matters.

Want to teach kids to (a) write well or (b) get high scores on writing tests? These pull in opposite directions. For example, formulaic templates, cutesy acronyms, and other gimmicks may achieve the latter goal but at the expense of the former: goo.gl/RIVJ49

It will never get old seeing former students thrive! Great to see you today @MsRodriquezSTEM

Congratulations, Debbie! Such a great choice!

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.”

MoHome

Such an amazing group of poets!

When we give kids space to create, magic happens!

For EVERY student in our communities.

So full of hope. These teachers came together every month to write, learn, share, and spread joy. Never stop growing.

First day. Last day.

The only assignment a kid should have over the summer is to read.

Over 1700 miles driven, stuff carted to a new room, unpacked, and off to conquer the world. Peace out! #MoHome

Scaffolds are meant to be TEMPORARY. Otherwise, we'd still be looking at the Statue of Liberty like this... It's no different for learning. Scaffolds were meant to be used & then eventually taken down.