Matt Renwick
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Matt Renwick is an elementary principal who writes at Read by Example and tweets @ReadByExample. He is a veteran public educator, working first as a classroom teacher and now serving as the school leader at Mineral Point Elementary School (Mineral Point, Wisconsin). Matt’s educational writing and consultant work focus primarily on literacy instruction, school leadership, and technology integration. He has spoken at national conferences, including ASCD, ISTE, NAESP, NCTE, as well as facilitated workshops and professional learning experiences.
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The Digital Declutter: Developing a Life Beyond Distractions
Matt Renwick helps us consider a digital declutter. We all have limited time, and we have choice and agency. It’s up to us to decide what we want to commit our attention and time to today and in the future.
January 17, 2025: More Engaged Students
This week’s newsletter is about engagement.
Using Metaphors and Analogies to Help Educators Shift Their Thinking and Change Their Practices
Matt Renwick shares the power of using metaphors and analogies during coaching conversations.
How to Promote Civil Discourse in Your Classroom
Matt Renwick shows how to build the capacity of all students to engage in civil discourse.
Shaping the School Culture to Encourage Professional Growth
Matt Renwick offers three suggestions for school leaders who want to shape school culture to encourage professional growth.
Making a Case for Leadership Coaching
Matt Renwick outlines a four-step process to engage in leadership coaching.
Beyond the Books: A Tale of Empowerment, Influence, and Agency from the School Library
Matt Renwick shares about a project in the school library that builds students’ empowerment, influence, and agency. Matt gives resources and advice for you to try this in your school, too.
Five Questions to Ask When Reviewing Literacy Curriculum
Matt Renwick uses five questions to lead a team through reviewing a literacy curriculum resource. Download the checklist to use during your own review process.
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