Kateri Thunder

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How do you support young writers as they begin to share their ideas? Kateri and Meghan discuss how simple shifts in the classroom can encourage students to take risks, express themselves, and grow as writers. Watch the full Q&A here: 🔗 hubs.ly/Q047Ctlz0

Should #MultilingualLearners be grouped together? New data say it depends. EdWeek shows research found no single model works for everyone and that heavy concentration can limit long-term outcomes for some. Considerations for districts: buff.ly/Y05UA15 #ELLs

The next phase of the literacy movement is here. States are moving beyond policy adoption toward statewide implementation systems that support evidence-based instruction, data-driven improvement, and #literacy success for all grades. marzanoresearch.com/the-next-era-o… #ScienceOfReading

How do meaningful conversations with students deepen learning in PreK? Kateri Thunder shares how purposeful dialogue helps teachers better understand student thinking while strengthening language, knowledge, and comprehension. Watch the full Q&A: hubs.ly/Q045KwgP0

PreK teachers asked—Kateri Thunder answered (Part 3). 🎓 How can intentional questions strengthen comprehension in PreK? Watch the full Q&A for more classroom-ready insights: 🔗 hubs.ly/Q044Ym850 #PreK #EarlyLiteracy #Comprehension #OralLanguage #EarlyLearning

PreK educators—this one’s for you! In our latest Ask an Expert, Kateri Thunder answers real educator questions about building knowledge, language, and vocabulary in PreK—without adding more to your plate. ▶️ Watch the full Q&A: hubs.ly/Q043SqrQ0

PreK teachers asked—Kateri Thunder answered (Part 1). In this follow-up Q&A, Kateri shares the Big Idea behind building knowledge in PreK—and why it matters for early learning success. Watch the full Q&A video: hubs.ly/Q043-Cgg0 #PreK #EarlyEd #EarlyLiteracy

Join Kateri Thunder for an EdWebinar on Building Knowledge in PreK and discover how research-based instruction supports play, curiosity, and meaningful learning. 🗓 Feb 10 | 🕑 2 PM ET 🎓 CE credit available | Recording provided Register now: hubs.ly/Q041yzGC0 @edwebnet

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In this month's Front & Center article, authors introduce a powerful Beliefs Q-sort activity that helps teachers surface, examine, and discuss their beliefs about equitable mathematics instruction. 🔒NCTM Members can access here: nctm.link/QglFp

Does it really make a difference if students read whole books rather than only brief texts & excerpts? Evidence indicates the answer is "yes." Plus it's a lot more engaging. @DougLemov @karenvaites @HKorbey See my new piece in American Educator: aft.org/ae/winter2025-…

We need to be honest about the role of screens in schools. The evidence is becoming too strong to ignore. When daily screen time rises, achievement falls. The latest PISA data show a clear, consistent decline in scores as screen exposure increases. Students with no screen time in school perform best. Those with six or more hours perform worst. This isn’t a small dip. It’s a dramatic slide. For years we were told that iPads and laptops would “transform learning.” Instead, they have transformed classrooms into environments of distraction and fragmented attention. Devices promise engagement, but what they consistently deliver is cognitive overload, shallow learning and reduced retention. Teachers know this. Parents know this. Increasingly, researchers know this too. If our aim is to raise attainment, build deep knowledge and foster real thinking, iPads should have no place in schools. They are a barrier, not a bridge. The fundamentals of learning attention, practice, memory and human explanation cannot be outsourced to a screen. The Free Press recently highlighted this problem with a stark reminder of what happened when schools rushed headfirst into one-to-one devices. We gave students laptops. And we took away learning. Credit: thefp.com/p/we-gave-stud… It is time to return to what works. High quality teaching. Rich discussion. Books. Paper. Focus. If we are serious about improving outcomes, the evidence is pointing in one direction. Put the screens away.

Research has found that #SPED shortages often stem from system design rather than a lack of certified teachers. Many are trained in special ed but leave due to inadequate support. Findings suggest stronger mentoring and tailored PD helps retention. buff.ly/HCTa6vB

Awesome day at #NAEYC2025 yesterday! We found our gorgeous book, Ready to Read, in the expo hall. It’s coming soon! Headed to present our early am session on rereading as a springboard into rich math thinking & doing! @GryphonHouse @AlishaDemchak @UVAEdu

@JodiChewning @AlishaDemchak @CorwinPress Yes - they’ll be on the conference app!

@MATHplusLIT @AlishaDemchak @CorwinPress Any chance you’ll share your presentation?

.@AlishaDemchak & I are at #NAEYC2025 sharing ways read alouds can showcase and develop preschoolers' mathematical brilliance. Join us: Thurs 1pm, W110B Noticing Nonverbal Knowledge in Math+Literacy Fri 8am, W303 From Read Alouds to Rich Math Tasks @CorwinPress

Excited for #VACMS2025 tomorrow! Math Specialists in VA - can't wait to see you there! Join me to dive deeper into last year's keynote on using scaffolding research to inform our coaching of math teachers. @va_mathcoach @jtalmarode

From visual aids to worked examples, small changes can make a big difference in how students think through math problems. buff.ly/zTDnQ4V #ClassroomPractice

1 week, 3 conferences, 4 sessions Scaffolding in Coaching Nov14 #VACMS2025 bit.ly/vacms2025confe… Scaffolding in Math Nov15 #mmmsummit2025 bit.ly/4hgh691 Nonverbal Math/Literacy Knowledge Read Alouds & Rich Math Tasks Nov20+21 #NAEYC2025 @CorwinPress @SadlierSchool

Looking for some amazing & free math PL?! Join me & @ms_pyp at #mmmsummit2025 to unpack Effective Scaffolding in Math, K-5. Our session is LIVE Nov 15 at 11:30am ET. Register now at: summit.makemathmoments.com/?sc=70fbo9Mh&a… @VisibleLearning @CorwinPress @NancyFrey @jtalmarode @DFISHERSDSU