It’s so important to remember that the ONLY time we use levels is for the teacher to choose books for guided reading (and even then flexibly and guided by knowledge of the child. There is NO OTHER time we use levels (and we are the only one who knows what they are) #G2Great

In the last year, quite understandably, coaches have engaged in a host of activities to help keep schooling running. But as we return to full-time F2F instruction, we should strive to align coaching activities & time allocation w/ research. A book to help: amazon.com/More-Random-Ac…

“If we are deliberately growing and changing as professionals, our cutting-edge beliefs are often ahead of our practices. We grow new beliefs, and then strive to live into them.” Heidi Mills I couldn’t love this message more if I tried. ❤️❤️ #InquiryMatters2021

These are our thoughts about the danger of labels and the power of reading identity. heinemann Letting Go of Labels and Trusting Reading Identity by Dr. Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/let… via @CBethM

Quality Tier I Literacy Instruction in the Primary Grades Free Webinar Wednesday, May 19th, 5pm Eastern ". . . We cannot fully compensate for poor-quality Tier I instruction through Tier II and Tier III intervention. . ." helpliteracymn.org/webinar

"There is no child who doesn't have a voice. There are just adults who don't listen." Love this. Jason Reynolds News #OneBookAnthens

Elementary students with mandatory reading log requirements (instead of voluntary) "...expressed declines in both interest and attitudes toward recreational reading." eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1098404

Independent reading: Key components are so well explained! No to leveled libraries. Yes to balance! Jen & Hannah are here to support teachers&students #trustingreaders #teacherstogether

"Tell me about yourself as a reader." Jen & Hannah are here to support teachers&students #trustingreaders #teacherstogether blog.heinemann.com/building-bette…

Look at this wonderful, free webinar about mentor texts. Maria Walther Pam Koutrakos Corwin

Nell Duke: research says rainbow writing doesn’t work. Let it go. Move on to higher impact practices Like phonological spelling practices. Teach letter sound associations logically.

Enjoyed listening to a presentation by @DrJ_SLP today The Reading League WI "Bidialectalism and bilingualism are not risks to be remedied," they are assets to be drawn upon! Here's one article she co-authored: researchgate.net/publication/32…

An article I co-authored was published in Literacy Today. It’s about how brain research supports using the repeated reading of songs & poems to help readers improve fluency. Ann Kay was the article's main author & Tim Rasinski was the other co-author. doctorsam7.blog/2022/10/08/sin…

Oral Language is the foundation of all literacy and this recently released Literacy Today from ILA is jam packed with research and articles focused on oral language and literacy. A must read! bit.ly/3Mx9IGX

A Small Group in Action: Elaboration Strategies, Here We Come! twowritingteachers.org/2022/10/17/a-s…

Thank you JP and CP teachers for a wonderful October pop-up focused on developmental learning progressions! Dr. Angela Siso Stentz Dineen Gruchacz Coming your way tomorrow RS and LB🙌🏼 Mr. Luis Ramirez Sarah Moore

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