Rewriting the Script

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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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The Other Foundational Reading Skills

Matt Renwick

We know that readers do more than decipher a text. Matt Renwick shares research that supports teaching readers more than foundational skills. He highlights metacognition, executive functioning, and mindfulness.

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Circle Up: Whole-School Read Alouds to Promote Student Wellness

Gigi McAllister

Gigi McAllister candidly shares the process for sharing school-wide monthly read aloud books based on wellness themes. Like most worthwhile endeavors, it took time to create a smooth system. Gigi shares their system, but more importantly offers authentic advice for making a whole-school project meaningful.