Valerie Ryan

Independent reading during school time (e.g., DEAR) has not had strong research support. New meta-analysis of 47 quasi-exp studies shows modest effects for reading motivation and word recognition, and no effect for comprehension. Article is open-access. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

New research highlights the impact of structured language programs in preschool and kindergarten. 18 weeks of targeted instruction significantly boosted kids' language and early literacy skills. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi…

@MsMillersMusic @AdmiralsAcad_NL Well done W!!

"In kids studies show that tracing out ABCs, as opposed to typing them, leads to better & longer-lasting recognition & understanding of letters. In adults, taking notes by hand during a lecture...can lead to better conceptual understanding of material" npr.org/sections/healt…

We're creeping up there! Big draw is tomorrow!

@msaverysclass @ms_ehamilton @AdmiralsAcad_NL I want these on my wall!

This week we explored how to use Canva and made our very own positive affirmation posters 🥰 look how awesome these turned out!! Students couldn’t wait to bring them home. Biggest thanks to the amazing @ms_ehamilton for her help and guidance with this project! @AdmiralsAcad_NL

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Do timed math tests cause anxiety? No! But Dr. Jo Boaler of Stanford has been claiming they do for years. #education #teachersoftiktok #principalsoftiktok #edleadership #math #maths #matheducation #anxiety #stanford

Tickets for our 50/50 draw go on sale today! First early bird draw is this Thursday..

I think one of the biggest barriers for teachers understanding the science of reading is the vocabulary. So I spent the last three weeks working on this glossary, with a large group of people, to try and solve the problem. pedagogynongrata.com/_files/ugd/237…

Why main idea is not the main idea -- or how best to teach reading comprehension shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/why-main-…

This is an amazing resource! Science of Reading Podcast Index - The Measured Mom themeasuredmom.com/podcast-index/

CBN got an early lead and won 8-3 in our first game of the Gerry Murphy Tournament. Great pitching by our POG James Ryan!! Next up is @PMBPhantoms at 7:30

@msheatherivey @AdmiralsAcad_NL Great job girls!

Two students exercising their green thumbs! We love to see it! @AdmiralsAcad_NL