Steve Wellinski

Robert DeNiro at the Tony's: “I’m gonna say one thing: Fuck Trump!"

This is an absolutely must-watch. All of it. Five minutes. Imperative.

These extremely online young Christian men want to end the 19th Amendment, restore public flogging, and make America white again. And they're connected to JD Vance. Meet the "TheoBros."

Third Grade Retention: The Fool's Gold of Reading Reform radicalscholarship.com/2024/06/02/thi… via @plthomasEdD

#BustEDpencils Pod. "So if it's illegal to teach using context, meaning, and sound (#3cueing), how the heck are students supposed to learn how to read?" Listen here: civicmedia.us/shows/busted-p… #scienceofreading @plthomasEdD @DianeRavitch @carolburris

Descriptions of Hitler in Dean Haycock's book "Tyrannical Minds": obsessive declarations of his own greatness, lack of empathy, stunted personal relationships, histrionic speaking style, impulsive decisions & chaotic administrative style, promises to make Germany great again...

BustEDpencils Live tonight at 7pm EST. What Would Matt Damon's Mom Say about 3 cueing systems? #scienceofreading #SoR Listen here: civicmedia.us/shows/busted-p… @CivicMediaUS @plthomasEdD @coopmike48 @DianeRavitch @carolburris

Recommended: The Balancing Act by Dominic Wyse and Charlotte Hacking radicalscholarship.com/2024/05/21/rec… via @plthomasEdD

Ignoring Evidence in the "Science of" Era: Fidelity and Deficit Ideology Edition radicalscholarship.com/2024/05/25/ign… via @plthomasEdD

The more that parents' self-worth hinges on their kids' accomplishments, the more controlling they become & the more they want the kids to be rich, popular, attractive - as opposed to more meaningful goals (personal devlpmt, generosity, close relatnships): is.gd/lTOuoR

"The ugliest of ironies is that reading reform driven by the “science of reading” (SOR) story fails the evidence test, notably that SOR legislation is not based on science. . ." @plthomasEdD radicalscholarship.com/2024/05/25/ign…

When teachers complained to Ted Sizer about a kid, he’d gently reframe by asking “What does this student need from you?”

You don’t have to be a literacy expert to be a literacy leader. You can start by knowing what you don’t like or support. Here’s a starter list: - Round robin reading - Isolated skill practice - 100% teacher-directed reading instruction These practices are difficult to defend.

- Independent reading - Student voice and choice in what to read/write about - Peer discussion 2. What evidence do we have to support more phonics/PA and less what was just noted? Takeaway: Don't debate whether something is "good" or not. Position these decisions as trade offs.

1/7 Time for my periodic reminder about one of the most important educational research findings of the 20th century: the Eight-Year Study. Back in the 1930s, 30 high schools around the U.S. turned traditional practice on its head, especially for college-bound students...

Despites decades of scientific research, guess what you’ll never see catch on in edu-fads? The science of poverty The science of racism What really impacts achievement the most …

The “politically neutral” crowd is the most political crowd of all

3/3 "...to distrust of schools and teachers and their unions...then simple sounding solutions are promoted ostensibly as quick cures but in fact to assure failure." (p 24-25) . Discuss. routledge.com/Whose-Knowledg…

2/3 "That's why literacy is the focal point in attaching universal education. And it is those with the knowledge to make literacy universal who are the target of the campaign [which seeks; to shift it away from the real issues-poverty, health, access..."

@MaggieEThornton @SenLouiseLucas This bill doubles down on failed policy strategies from the past 20 years that have not worked to increase equity or achievement, and in some cases have made things worse.