Why do so many literacy initiatives fail? There isn't any one reason, but 1 reason stands out to me. Regie Routman

Here is the blog post I promised. It talks about the recent NY Times article criticizing the work of Lucy Calkins. It looks at ALL the research as it defends the use of Balanced Literacy practices. doctorsam7.blog/2022/05/27/abo…

Important data when examining your literacy curriculum: • Shared literacy beliefs • Instructional practices in use • Student engagement (attendance, surveys, library check out rate) • Amount + quality of writing posted in hallways Test scores are a snaphot, not a portrait.

Deep collaborative work is happening in #7OaksSchoolDiv. Educators are leaning in to notice and name what student writers/thinkers know and can do.

All week, teachers from Victory have been engaged in a literacy residency based on the Optimal Learning Model by Regie Routman. Here is room 12 sharing their writing with each other. Regie Routman Shelley Warkentin

Building knowledge need not—and should not—wait until students possess some level of foundational reading skills.

That’s a wrap on a powerful literacy residency at A.E. Wright. Thanks to the 2 teachers & their students for welcoming 15+ educators in their classrooms to engage in focused observation & collaborative reflective practice. Engagement, excellence & equity for all. Regie Routman

“Teachers do not need to choose between instruction that builds knowledge and that which teaches literacy foundational skills. They can occur in tandem and complement each other across a rich literacy curriculum.”

Big thanks to @johnmighton @lizbarrett58 and the fabulous groups of @7OaksSchoolDiv educators who brought their energy, curiosity and thinking about pedagogy and practice in math

One of my favorite videos to make each year: CLASSROOM LIBRARY TOUR youtu.be/nHXykcGnw9c?si…

Heck of a start to our year of writing together. colbysharp.substack.com/p/a-great-star…

Want an introduction to Mamahtawisiwin? We have a session for that! Sign up for our MSLA MTS PD Day conference. More info on our website. #mbed #mtspdday manitobaschoollibraries.ca/event-details-…

“ChatGPT performed much better on questions that required information recall, but performed poorly on questions which required critical analysis,”

“We need to stop looking for silver bullets and instead invest in teaching a much broader range of skills.”

"One of the most effective ways to see and value each student is to find out what each student cares about and to honor the strengths and interests of each child." Regie Routman MiddleWeb middleweb.com/49613/seeing-a…

What a powerful morning delving into the #thinkingclassroom with Jerrold Wiebe 🇨🇦 and @7OaksSchoolDiv educators. So engaging I forgot to snap a photo!

Beautiful buzz of thinking by @7OaksSchoolDiv teachers noticing and naming learning & pedagogical moves in a #thinkingclassroom Jerrold Wiebe 🇨🇦

Such a beautiful morning soaking in the storytelling, music, and humour of Tomson Highway. We have much to learn from his joyful and generous approach to life @7OaksSchoolDiv

Powerful learning is happening in @7oaksSchoolDiv! Residency #3 immersed teachers and students in deep, intentional work in reading, writing, & thinking in the context of guided inquiry around happiness (EY) and climate action (MY) #wholepartwhole #joyfullearning Regie Routman