Matt Renwick

Just downloaded my Twitter archive, preparing to leave this space sometime around the new year. For obvious reasons. You can find my on Bluesky at @readbyexample.bsky.social

A student's engagement with reading is an outcome of several conditions teachers create in classrooms: - Voice and choice in what to read - Access to high quality literature - Time to read + support - A community of readers The common thread: Trusting and empowering readers

Fix processes, not people. #cpchat #educoach

Great advice for instructional leaders: Be hard on the systems and gentle with the people. (Source unknown) Many leaders struggle with balancing accountability (systems) and empathy (people). What strategies have you found helpful? #educoach #eduleadership

"The quality of my life is significantly higher on days that I publish an article. The creative process and well-being go hand-in-hand." -@JamesClear I agree. Publishing writing of any length is a win, even if a post on social media. "Nothing succeeds like success."

@randhead I have to think professional growth/improvement is a core outcome of coaching. Evidence...student learning? Observable practice? Reflection and renewal?

@ReadByExample I might also add, unless it's implied, what would we accept as evidence of change?

Two part question: 1. What are the most important outcomes for an instructional coach, and 2. what are the conditions that most likely lead to these outcomes? #educoach

Mark Dziedzic and Bryn Orum (Greater Madison Writing Project) offer practical ways to make writing engaging and standards-aligned for grades 3–8. Plus, build your students' confidence for the Forward Exam! Register Now! cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/creatin… #empoweringeducators #cesa3

Reclaim the mental space you need to fully engage in your work as a literacy leader - register today! @ChoiceLiteracy @ncte @LearningForward @ILAToday choiceliteracy.com/course/a-coach… #educoach

Upgrading My Coaching Toolbox: Beyond Presuming Positive Intent open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam… #educoach

@jockowillink @TulsiGabbard @PeteHegseth I am confused by your position. From what I've learned about these two nominees, their actions don't seem to align with the principles you promoted in Extreme Ownership (a book I enjoyed and found helpful as a leader).

What do I think? I think American needs the right leaders... @TulsiGabbard @PeteHegseth

Terrific conversation between @tferris and poet David Whyte: tim.blog/2024/12/05/dav… A celebration of language and the importance of living a full life.

My Five Go-to, Back Pocket Coaching Questions open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam…

If you teach in the SW part of Wisconsin, I am facilitating this workshop to build your action research skills and empower your students as leaders. Includes a $500 grant-funded stipend for curriculum resources. @ncte @ILAToday @WSRAliteracy @AWSALeaders1

Science of reading lawsuit: MA families sue over 'fraudulent' curriculums bostonglobe.com/2024/12/04/met… People are conflating reading curricula (not "curriculums", @BostonGlobe) w/ a pill students take to become readers. Many factors lead to effective reading instruction.

I shared more about the books here: open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam…

My favorite books I read in 2024: - Circe by Madeline Miller - The Reformatory by Tananarive Due - The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J.R. Moehringer - Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Coaches: What are your go-to, "back pocket" questions during professional conversations? #empoweringeducators #cesa3

What were your favorite books in 2024? Here are mine: open.substack.com/pub/readbyexam…