Passionate about evidence-based literacy instruction for ALL learners!
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Joined April 2010
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Reflecting on the importance of values in shaping who we want to be in my latest blogpost: megankruse.edublogs.org/2025…
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IOWA educators, parents, caregivers and community members. . . join us for this discussion! Register today!! zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/th…
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🧵 MINI-WHITEBOARDS! Why MWBs remain one of the most effective, low-tech tools for improving classroom instruction —and how to use them with precision and purpose.
A thread for based on the latest issue of ⚗️DistillED!
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"We must **resist the urge** to choose reading accommodations over reading interventions. It is NEVER too late to teach kids HOW to read."
- Kristin Sayeski
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“…if the same funds were invested in four-and five-year-olds, that are spent on interventions for the 2/3 of third graders who have not learned to read proficiently, a lot of anguish, sadness, and later costs could be avoided.” TRUTH from Dr. Jeannine Herron
Neuropsychologist
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🧠 CLT! Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This guide summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning.
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Looking for a great professional organization to join? Iowa educators, check out The Reading League Iowa!!
Use this link:
tinyurl.com/TRLIOWA
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The Evidence Advocacy Center has a new menu for linguistically diverse learners! The team, chaired by @DrElsa_CHagan, provided research-based resources about education for students who are linguistically diverse. @ILAToday @CECMembership @reading_league evidenceadvocacycenter.org/l…
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Heartbreaking stories.
I do like the trend of parents holding districts accountable. We simply cannot accept this happening to our kids.
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I just published a blog on reading fluency. Defining, assessing and teaching. Looking forward to comments!
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The Step Lab documentary is soooo good! I’m going to share this far and wide in the US where we are not focusing nearly enough on HOW to teach. Bravo!
steplab.co/watch
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It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *retweet* this tweet for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
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Research shows that students make greater gains when Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction are aligned. 📚💡 @StephanieEdgren shares insights from a powerful session with Devin Kearns and John Bennetts at #PlainTalkNOLA!
#ReadingHorizons #LiteracyConference #EdTech #PlainTalk25
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Whether it’s your 1st time or your 10th, there’s something special about Plain Talk! 🎉 Hear what our friends Stephanie and Papae are most excited about. What are you looking forward to most? ⬇️
#ReadingHorizons #LiteracyConference #EdTech #PlainTalk25
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Reflecting on immense pride and joy in being part of establishing The Reading League Iowa in my latest blogpost: megankruse.edublogs.org/2025… @PapaeWymore @StephanieEdgren @LilLisaWilli @Rhonda_L_Nelson @KaraVeach1 @SetmeyerAndrea @ReadingLeagueIA
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In addition, not instead of! It’s about a supplement, not a substitution!
Struggling readers need MORE! More time, more intense instruction, more targeted practice, and more corrective feedback!
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The schools making the biggest gains are minimizing time on tech and maximizing time with direct instruction from the teacher.
Have you noticed the vibe shift around Ed tech?
Today in @wsj, on the heels of similar recent national coverage.
“Educators wonder whether the digitization of the classroom has really benefited learning—or if it’s done kids a disservice.”
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“Instruction in handwriting is not about making handwriting pretty or perfect but instead about automatizing letter and word formations to free up working memory for the significant idea management necessary for good writing.” ~William Van Cleave
SORticle #8- Handwriting in a Modern World: Why it Matters and What to Do About It, by William Van Cleave
This article supported my decision to teach handwriting even when it was not in the curriculum. Students require explicit instruction of letter formation to form good habits, reduce risk of poor habits from forming, and to free up working memory to write for meaning.
One of my favourite articles ever & a must in teacher-ed programs. Link: wvced.com/wp-content/uploads…
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Dear Schools,
Take the Chromebook or other 1:1 device students are required to have and use every day, and throw it in the trash.
Sincerely,
The Research
Did you know that children have weaker reading comprehension when reading on screens vs paper?
“Recent studies have begun to document salient differences in brain activity when reading on paper versus screens,” explaining weaker comprehension for digital reading.
ICYMI, @jillbarshay’s coverage:
hechingerreport.org/proof-po…
