Increasingly convinced that we need to spend more time on morphology. When you hear kids link related words, you realise its power. This is a great blog by @ensermark.bsky.social on doing that in geography – a subject that is particularly well-suited to it. enserm.substack.com/p/teaching-a...

Studies show the benefits of a more knowledge-rich approach to reading instruction. So how do you move beyond traditional skills like “finding the main idea?” These research-backed strategies can help. 📚 #EdResearch #literacy #EduSky

🔬 Did you know the reciprocal teaching strategy can also be used in science class? Find out how to use it with text, videos, data, & more ➡️ bit.ly/47QQNAj #STEM #scied #k12 #edusky

Happy to read this article as my district enters testing season, but how do we change ppls minds about test prep? www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/tis-the...

Interested in a diagnostic assessment for students who struggle with comprehension. Any thoughts on #Acadience CFOL or #CUBED-3? #structuredliteracy #SoR

Reading -> comprehension-> 🎯 learning. Keep your eye on the target.

The truth is that vouchers don't work. They take funding from public schools while leaving behind students with disabilities, Black & brown students, & kids in rural communities with no private school options. Six facts on why vouchers don’t work 👉 nea.org/vouchers

Check out this awesome, generous offering from Brent. With Bitly adding landing pages & ads to shortened links on their free plan, an alternative is worth exploring. This one is free and safe for educators and learners! Just be sure to tell Brent thanks! 😊 #EdTech #edusky

I have a 30-minute skills block which includes daily spelling, vocabulary, morphology, and reading fluency work. I try to keep initial instruction of vocabulary and spelling quick and simple. Ss use mwb for answering. I teach 3 words at a time using consistent routines.

Hot off the presses - a must read about #comprehension and #backgroundknowledge from Hugh Catts at @thefcrr.bsky.social #scienceofreading www.aft.org/ae/winter202...

📝🎯 Improve the quiz experience with Google Forms' "Shuffle Question Order" feature. TIP: create sections in the Google Form. Questions shuffle only within the section. Quiz Helper creates this automatically: workspace.google.com/marketplace/... #GoogleEDU #EduSky

Here's my attempt to get educators who were used to Twitter up to speed with Bluesky. #EduSky 💬 Character and media limits #️⃣ Edu hashtags 📝 Customizable feeds 🕑 Realtime chats 🚫 Ads, bookmarking, scheduling 👥 Starter Packs 🧩 Sky Follower extension learninginhand.com/blog/2024/11...

What’s your big 3 for AI??? Mine is Brisk Teaching, Gemini and Magic School AI. What’s yours?? And my favorite prompt creator is www.aiforeducation.io/prompt-library

I live in a country where book bans have been prohibited since 1849. And yet, the rise of book bans in America and the incredible impact it is having, is something I spend a lot of time thinking about, discussing, and fighting against. Why do I care when I am across an ocean?

I’m planning to compile an ELA & literacy leader Starter Pack of people who serve as literacy teacher-leaders, ELA/Humanities department chairs & supervisors, curriculum directors, literacy coaches, and state-level coordinators. Please comment with your role and repost so we can develop a network!

Some more #EduSky peeps to interact with @drewhinds.bsky.social @mmagpile.bsky.social @kelliebahri5.bsky.social @simon-gregg.bsky.social @dalmain-art.bsky.social @chrisswan.bsky.social @crossbynameonly.bsky.social @a-dobbie11.bsky.social @scharle4.bsky.social @mrqdesignedtech.bsky.social

#EduSky 🗓️Years: 25+ 🎒 Subject: Multiple Subject credential, MA in Elementary Reading & Literacy ✅ Currently: K-6 Support Teacher 🗒️All roles: Reading interventionist, Tech & STEM Coordinator, Thinking Maps coach, PLC Lead, AVID Team ❤️Passion: always learning & willing to try and fail forward

So pumped to work with my team to support the #PLC process after seeing these heavy hitters at the #PLCatWork Institute. Pls come to Bluesky Mike Mattos, Anthony Muhammad, Luis Cruz, Maria Nielsen, & Bob Sonju. #EduSky