The Other Foundational Reading Skills

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More Than Skills and Scripts: Systems That Lift Literacy Up

Matt Renwick

One of the most consistent challenges teachers and leaders face is knowing what to trust during literacy instruction: the practices and resources they are expected to deliver with fidelity, or what they observe while teaching readers and writers. Matt Renwick offers two ways to shift practices: school-wide assessment and instructional walks, as well as guided reflection questions.

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Notebooking for Coach Wellness

Stephanie Affinito

Stephanie Affinito shares the evolving research about the power of writing to strengthen our emotional wellbeing. It makes sense to harness this in our own coaching lives to better support ourselves and the teachers we work with. Here are seven ideas to get started in your own coaching practices and ideas that you could then share with teachers to support their mental wellness, too.

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Embarking on a New Curriculum: What I Must Carry with Me

Heather Fisher

Heather Fisher is candid about her hesitation in embarking on a new literacy curriculum, as well as her commitment to continue living into her core values. She inspires all of us to lead with integrity by holding on to moments of self-reflection.