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I'm hosting 2 free webinars for teachers in January. Teachers will deepen their understanding of why some students struggle with reading & learn realistic strategies that support struggling readers—without adding to teacher burnout. literacyinsight.com/webinars/ #TeacherSupport

Absolutely! It's the responsibility of the school system to ensure that children are exposed to daily reading experiences.

I've created a series of foundational skills support clips for parents with young children who are learning to read. I provide tips, strategies, and free resources to use at home. Please share with your school communities. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

@HelpATeacher That's what happens when you don't give clear directions.

The kid isn't wrong!

@Think_4_1nce @KJWinEducation What if the parents themselves don't know how to read? We can't make assumptions. Actually, part of the school's role is educating its community so that families can support their children at home.

"Lazy parent problem"? I know a guy working 3 jobs, wife works 2. His well-behaved always at school by 7:45, clean, fed, rested, w/ bagged lunch. Kid's always 'Yes sir. No sir'. So, he's lazy if he doesn't teach them to read? Nothing boils my blood > "lazy parents" label

@KJWinEducation All the adults in the school are responsible for making sure all kids read and write proficiently. If parents are able to support, that's great. But we can't hold them accountable for the school's failure.

@BenisonMrs So you think teachers using programs like Heggerty should only do the segmenting and blending parts and leave out the rest? To me that makes sense especially if they would devote that time to their phonics and spelling instruction.

If you are using a PA program that uses 5-10 minutes daily in activities other than blending and segmenting know that there is no evidence that PA activities outside of segmenting and blending have a direct correlation with improved reading outcomes and responses like: "but teachers really like it... and the kids enjoy it so much..." indicate that reading instructional decisions are not being made based on what is supported by evidence or on what works best for kids' reading development. Also, given how critical instructional time is for novice readers, the allocation of 10 minutes daily is probably way too much time for doing daily PA activities.

@teachergoals The Exorcist

Put your response below! 😱 🌐 teachergoals.com

@HelpATeacher Nonetheless, teachers are underappreciated and undervalued.

Accurate. 💯

@BenisonMrs Great picture! Yes, "explicit and systematic" ought to be an SOR motto!

Yes, SOR world, “you had me at explicit and systematic”…some might call me a nerd…(kind of proud of it😉)

Using a universal screener helps teachers gauge where children are at the beginning of the year. In this post, I share resources to support teachers in analyzing their screening data, organizing their groups and planning for small group instruction. noorliteracy.com/2024/09/29/you…

You’ve Screened … Now What?  noorliteracy.com/2024/09/29/you…

This! That's why teacher knowledge is crucial in making sure that phonics instruction is engaging and complementary of students' needs. No program will help children reach mastery without the guidance of a trained and knowledgeable teacher.

As a new teacher, it's easy to become overwhelmed and consumed by everything happening if you don't take the time to set some boundaries from the start. Read my latest post with helpful tips for new teachers. #newteachers noorliteracy.com/2024/09/01/3-t…

Yes! Unfortunately, some school districts still think that purchasing fancy programs, with no support for teachers, will fix the problem. Unless we invest in building teacher capacity, those struggling 20% will continue to struggle.

Vocabulary knowledge is 1 of the largest contributors to reading comprehension (RC). According to Stahl & Nagy(2006),vocabulary knowledge contributes 50-60% of the variance in RC. A consistent vocab instructional routine is a powerful tool every teacher needs in their tool box!

Teachers. Our greatest weapon in the fight to teach every child to read. Universities need to ‘teach’ the teacher so EVERY child is taught to read. Quote: The awesome @buckingham_j & Linda Meeks taken from - SHORTCHANGED: Preparation to Teach Reading in Initial Teacher Education

Yes! When kids acquire the skills and they know how to read, they will naturally love reading and all the joy it promotes. They can't live reading when they're struggling to decode.

@TheAaveMaria @teachforever54 As I often advise the coaches I work with, we can't give up & go with the flow. We have to keep empowering teachers with the knowledge so they can speak up & share learning every chance they get. There is power in knowledge & the relentless pursuit to promote change.

@teachforever54 What will we do about schools that choose not to follow the science though???

The #ScienceOfReading movement is based on the erroneous belief that schools fail to teach literacy due to lack of knowledge and training in the “science”. This is just totally historically inaccurate.

Great opportunity for early childhood educators! Free PD. eventbrite.com/e/professional…