Resisting the Scripted Curriculum

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Summer Work: Absorb the World

Nawal Qarooni

How will we prepare to lead strong literacy initiatives next year? Nawal Qarooni Casiano makes a case for recharging and disconnecting to allow ourselves to be naturally thoughtful, literate individuals.

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Fine-Tuning Our Coaching with an Equalizer Model

Gwen Blumberg

Gwen Blumberg is inspired by a stereo equalizer in adjusting instructional practices to find the just-right mix as she works alongside teachers and students.

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Environmental Walks: A Snapshot of a Literacy Culture

Matt Renwick

If you want to get a quick snapshot of literacy instruction at your school, do an environmental walk. Matt Renwick shares his process and notes from one of these walks, as well as the issues they raise.