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Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in words, and learning morphemes can help students break down the meaning of unfamiliar words! Check out our new resources designed to help educators implement morphology instruction: irrc.education.uiowa.edu/morpheme-lab

@ksirach @MrZachG @brian_poncy @amandavande1 @sarahpowellphd Thanks for sharing 👍

I’m incredibly proud of my colleague and friend, Aubrey Durkin, for her leadership on the Illinois Dyscalculia Handbook. I’ve learned so much from her! We’ve made meaningful strides in literacy, and it’s exciting to see that same level of attention and care being extended to mathematics. Be sure to check it out! sldsupports.org/dyslexia-guides

Looking for writing prompts to help students practice their writing skills? On our website, you can find hundreds of free prompts categorized by grade level, genre, theme, and more! irrc.education.uiowa.edu/resources/irrc…

@janhasbrouck Thanks for sharing, Dr. Hasbrouck 🙏

Did you miss the amazing webinar from Dr. Freddy Hiebert hosted by ReadWA? Learn how YOU can use AI to create texts for students to expand vocabulary & build background knowledge. Fascinating! readwa.org/hiebert-webinar And visit TextProject.org to learn about Freddy's work.

@literacypodcast Yes..

@AlbeedLutfi Like a short quiz about the topic?

💥 We’re excited to share that we will be presenting at the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading this summer! 🎙️📚 We’re honored to be part of the research-to-practice conversation shaping the future of literacy instruction.

@MissSDoherty That’s genuinely wonderful to see! A sixth grader choosing to read a book like this shows curiosity, depth, and a strong desire to grow. It’s students like her who develop into dynamic, thoughtful, and highly effective individuals in the future. Truly inspiring 👏

I was wandering around Y6 and noticed one of the girls is reading this at the moment.

@thismomloves @sstollar6 @LindsayKemeny @literacypodcast Amazing! 👏 Good luck with your wonderful book!

Plain Talk conference recap! 🎉 Book launch party 🎤 Repeat presentations on reading assessment with @sstollar6 ✍🏼 Book signing event ❤️ Time spent with friends

@AbbyTeachesDSM @karenvaites @s_e_schwartz @markseidenberg You raise an important point. In literacy education, inconsistent terminology can create confusion. Clear definitions—especially around concepts like phonics, fluency, and writing—are essential so educators can communicate effectively and implement instruction with fidelity.

@karenvaites @s_e_schwartz @markseidenberg I still struggle with this entire conversation bc what one person considers phonics instruction another person calls fluency and another person calls handwriting and some other ding dong calls any other myriad of terms.

Are schools overteaching phonics? This piece from @s_e_schwartz captures the debates within Science of Reading communities to a T. @markseidenberg pointing out that some schools are overdoing foundational skills instruction. The Reading League essentially fearmongering that schools will drop phonics if we talk about it.

@BrookesPubCo @agesandstages @think_inclusive @Inclusive_Class @thinkcollegeICI @ollibean @TASHtweet @UDL_Center Thank you, Brookes Publishing, for your remarkable contributions to education. Your research-based publications inspire teachers to think creatively, teach with renewed enthusiasm, and positively impact the lives of learners and the educators who serve them.

We're thrilled to announce that our NEW and expanded Brookes Blog is now live! Read our welcome message and learn about the exciting additions we're making for our readers: blog.brookespublishing.com/introducing-th… #inclusion #earlychildhood #literacy

@thismomloves @sstollar6 It was really amazing and informative 👏 👌

Coming to Plain Talk? Join @sstollar6 & me at our launch party and get a free copy of our book!

How do you know if your students have developed handwriting fluency? Take our free eLearning module to learn about two assessments designed to determine if your students can quickly retrieve letters from memory and write them legibly: irrc.education.uiowa.edu/lifter

@KateJones_teach Thanks for sharing 👍

Check. Adapt. A useful resource for teachers shared by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) Many misunderstand, so pause and fix. Some are unsure, so adapt support. Most understand, so extend and support. Teachers make so many decisions each day, this resource offers helpful advice about what to do & when informed by evidence captured in a lesson.

@literacypodcast As educators, we thank you for the tremendous efforts you consistently make.🙏

3,000,000 downloads ✨🎉 Still pinching ourselves. Still so grateful. Still obsessed with learning alongside teachers. THANK YOU for being here. 📚 💙 🩵

@DFISHERSDSU @NASSP Thanks

Don't forget to activate background knowledge throughout your lesson! In this 2010 @NASSP article, we note that while developing background knowledge is key, it's not always done at the outset & we explore common ways to activate BK during lessons. 1drv.ms/b/c/6261a3fa3d…

@literacypodcast Hello Melissa& Lori.. I really want to thank you for this great idea to create these guides. I downloaded all these guides and I'll start revising all previous podcasts. Thanks again

Have you seen our NEW listening guides? Check out the FLUENCY listening guide this month! 🔗 ow.ly/nCYk50XJLMl

If you are a superintendent, principal, or assistant principal of a public, private, or charter school, we would love to send out a complimentary Blueprint for Structured Literacy Kit for you to evaluate for your teachers' use! Request here: forms.gle/F3QoqTH6Cyd3D1…

@IAReading Thanks🙏🙏

Test your knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction as well as other critical science of reading concepts with our free practice assessment! Visit our website to access self-paced quizzes with immediate feedback: irrc.education.uiowa.edu/resources/apps…

@XpatEducator Hello. Can I have a copy, please?

🎁 Just published: Free Christmas Gift! ⚗️ DistillED Playbook → 30 page, printable A4 booklet → 6 high-impact teaching strategies → Strategy checklists → QR codes to planning resources → Built from the most-read DistillED posts this year. If you want a copy, comment below and I’ll DM you the PDF. ⏰ Free until Boxing Day.

@liv2learn Unfortunately I don't have it😄

My next read over the holidays! Who wants to join me for an informal book study?