educator, mom, reader, food-appreciator, chorister, Michigander in the district. views are my own
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Check out this blog on some short and long term solutions for districts and educators during this uncertain time.
We've updated our guide to high-quality virtual learning resources. And we're still offering a limited number of free consultations to help school system leaders think through the challenges they're facing right now--more info in this blog post. tntp.org/blog/post/resources…
Amazing work in Tennessee!
Four years ago, a group of districts in Tennessee, along with TNTP & @SCORE4Schools, began testing an idea that could help change the way we teach reading to students across the country. For teachers, it meant using a different resource: ow.ly/2daw50yHUOB
#TNLIFT #ELA
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@LaudCoSchools is a proud member of the LIFT Network!! Our students are thriving with #HQIM with @WitWisdomELA. Piloted K-2 four years ago. Now K-8!! #LauderdaleLeads @LauderdaleSuper @SCORE4Schools @TNTP @AnnMWenzel – at Tennessee, USA
Four years ago, a group of districts in Tennessee, along with TNTP & @SCORE4Schools, began testing an idea that could help change the way we teach reading to students across the country. For teachers, it meant using a different resource: ow.ly/2daw50yHUOB
#TNLIFT #ELA
“Knowledge of the topic is much more important than a comprehension skill...and there is no such thing as an affixed reading level.” Amazing keynote from @natwexler #urgencyforliteracy
So excited to read this profile of the incredible work happening in Lauderdale County!
Curriculum case study: How one rural Tennessee school district with 25 percent student literacy and nearly a quarter of kids living in poverty is turning the tide buff.ly/38XN85W
So glad to work with these thoughtful leaders!
Collaboration at its best! @AnnMWenzel is facilitating a virtual book study w/ Writing For Understanding & The Writing Revolution. We are growing our knowledge so we can better support teachers implementing @WitWisdomELA. Missing Gina in photo! #LauderdaleLeads
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The #TNLIFT network has worked to create a guidebook to provide resources to support the work of implementing high-quality instructional materials in classrooms. Learn more about the guidebook: ow.ly/Ycg930m5B8u
“We say high expectations but we’re not systematically breaking and unraveling them....Five years, not five generations.” @SonjaSantelises #TheOpportunityMyth
Opportunity in schools is a scarce resource and it isn’t distributed equally. #TheOpportunityMyth
Exited for the launch of our newest National Report!
Join us LIVE tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. ET for a candid discussion between students and education leaders about the real public school experience in America. #TheOpportunityMyth facebook.com/TNTP.org/videos…
High-quality instructional materials matter. Check out this great teacher’s perspective! tnscore.org/why-materials-ma… @suptking @BCESMustangCity
“The belief that learning to read is a natural process that occurs when children are surrounded by books is a problem....If you're not fortunate enough to grow up in a household where there are lots of books and adults who read to you, you may be out of luck.”
Scientific research has shown how children learn to read and how they should be taught. But many educators don't know the science and, in some cases, actively resist it.
As a result, millions of kids are being set up to fail. apmreports.org/story/2018/09…
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“...the culture of low expectations by adults in the school contributes more to low achievement than any other factor” Reggie Routman #literacyessentials #seektodobetter @djones256 @DiannaJackson1 @AnnMWenzel – at Tennessee, USA
Apply or nominate someone for TNTP’s Bridge Fellowship!
Today we begin the search for our 2018 Bridge Fellows—diverse leaders with innovative ideas to improve the public school experience for students of color. Apply or nominate a leader now! #BridgeFellowship tntp.org/blog/post/who-are-t…
“Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it’s so hard.” -David McCullough. Great day of learning with @LaudCoSchools, @WitWisdomELA, @djones256, @DiannaJackson1, @jennyray66
Thanks @AmericanAir for refusing to transport immigrant children from their families. Proud to be a Platinum member.
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Important @Stephen_Sawchuk story on civics education in the wake of Parkland. Inspiring to see teachers like @PatsELAClassBHS empower students to reflect, rise to the occasion & think critically about civic engagement. @educationweek #teachstrong edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/…
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The endless stream of mass shootings in America is a public health epidemic that poses a particular threat to our children. It’s time for our political leaders to show that they love our kids enough to take action against gun violence. #GunReformNow owl.li/7Pkj30iqpWP
