Next up in #TWTBlog’s Author Spotlight Series is Àlàbá Ònájìn isn't afraid to break the mould! He teaches people to ditch the script and trust their gut. https://f.mtr.cool/qznuslbkde

Not all growth is loud. I wrote about what it means when a child’s quiet effort is finally recognized, and why those moments matter so much. Read our story:

How does teacher language shape young writers? Ralph Fletcher & Lily Howard Scott join Stacey to share tips for joyful, authentic writing—and how your words can build students’ confidence as writers.  Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/19064937.

Just finished recording an exciting new Writing Roundtable episode, “Shaping Writerly Identities Through Teacher Language and Joyful Writing,” with Ralph Fletcher and Lily Howard Scott. We can’t wait to share their insights with you on #TWTPod soon!

There’s a thoughtful review & a giveaway of my new book on #TWTBlog. If you work with kids, support a child with disabilities, or care about navigating the public school system, this will resonate with you. Enter to win a copy at https://twowritingteachers.org/2026/04/20/make-the-school-system-work.

This week on #TWTPod, Stacey explores why modeling your own writing process is the key to students' growth as writers. Learn how to make "invisible" moves visible for your students. Listen now:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/19020487.

Just wrapped a fantastic conversation with M. Colleen Cruz, whose new book (NEURODIVERSITY IN THE LITERACY CLASSROOM) is out in May. You won't want to miss this #TWTPod episode when it drops on 5/17. We are so grateful for Colleen's thoughtful exchanges on literacy and accessible education.

In this #TWTPod episode, Doug Kaufman & Tracey-Ann Lafayette discuss student activism, voice, and writing as forces for social change. Hear how students turn personal concerns into purposeful action through inquiry, research, and dialogue. 🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18874116.

ICYMI: Jessica Carey, a #TWTBlog co-author and literacy coach, joined Melanie to talk about the power of read alouds. She shares tips and strategies that you can use right away in literacy instruction.  Listen to #TWTPod now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18848436

When writing conferences go off track, a quick reset can make all the difference. Learn simple recovery lines and pivots to rebuild trust, support students, and keep your conferences productive. Try one in tomorrow’s workshop! Listen to #TWTPod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559519.

This week on #TWTPod, I chat with Melanie Meehan & Maggie Roberts about their new book, Foundational Skills for Writing. They explore executive functioning, motor development, and playful strategies that help every writer thrive.  Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18720837

Are all your students getting the attention they need? This #TWTPod episode explains how simple equity checks can help make sure every learner (e.g., multilingual, quieter students, & those with IEPs) benefits from your best teaching strategies. 🎧https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559483.

This week on #TWTPod, we unpack the origins of the Slice of Life Story Challenge and its lasting impact on teachers worldwide. Daily writing in community sharpens our teaching and our view of students. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18674594.

While interval training shouldn't replace process writing, short spurts offer real benefits. Melanie shares why to try interval writing and starter strategies on this #TWTPod episode. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18562521

🧵1/3 📣 New Podcast Episode Alert! @shubitz.bsky.social (literacy specialist + special ed parent) just dropped so much wisdom about IEP meetings, leading with strengths, and why that one document needs to be on your phone.

Feeling the mid-year slump? Tune in as Ana Valentina Patton shares practical ways for K-6 teachers to boost joy and authenticity in writing, with small shifts that make classroom life more meaningful and connected. Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559392

We know language matters, but do we notice the quiet words shaping how we see kids in schools? One word — regular — on a state form made me pause. What does it say about our students? Find the full story on Substack (link in bio), https://tinyurl.com/YAIA-regular.

Empower students to speak up in a writing workshop. In this #TWTPod episode, I share self-advocacy strategies and six sentence starters from my new book to help kids ask for help, clarify instructions, and grow as confident writers. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18548316.

The Goodreads giveaway for my new book is live. My publisher is giving away ten copies (ends Feb. 20)! Perfect for parents navigating IEPs or anyone in education.  Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/426652-make-the-school-system-work-for-your-child-with-disabilities-empowering.

I wrote the book I wish I’d had when my child entered school. I hope it offers clarity and reassurance to other families. Out today from Guilford Press! More Info: https://guilford.com/p/shubitz

Get a sneak peek of my new book on empowering kids with disabilities - out on 1/20/26! Discover practical tips, self-advocacy tools, and more in our latest #TWTPod episode.  Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18475694

This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares several tips for building students' automaticity with letter formation. Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18443270 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Unboxing my new book!  If you or someone you know needs help navigating school supports for kids with disabilities, this is your guide. Preorder “Make the School System Work for Your Child” at https://guilford.com/p/shubitz code AU2E for 15% off!

From switching tones to revising drafts, cognitive flexibility fuels confident young writers. Hear practical ways to nurture it in your classroom in the latest #TWTPod episode. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/eteemzdova

Curious how to help kids turn their opinions into impactful writing? Learn how opinion writing builds confidence, critical thinking, and joy in the classroom in our latest episode. Listen to the final #TWTPod episode of 2025 now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18320303

Explore how stories of moving, belonging, and new beginnings help students find their voice. Hear about three standout picture books and get practical tips for using them as mentor texts to inspire writing and build community. Listen to #TWTPod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18293772.

Today, our little podcast about teaching writing hit 1,000,000 downloads! We’re beyond grateful for every commute, prep period, and walk you’ve spent with us. Thank you for listening, sharing, and letting us be part of your teaching life. #TWTPod

Learn how to guide young writers in setting and achieving their own goals with valuable tools and tips from Valerie Bolling’s GOAL SETTING IN THE WRITING CLASSROOM. 🎧Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149778, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Explore the writing process every unit follows! Learn teaching strategies, immersion tips, co-creating charts, and ways to boost students' purpose, planning, drafting, & revising. Plus, ways to celebrate & reflect on writing success!  Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149681

Learn how practical goal-setting tools can improve writing and executive functioning for kids. Real-world tips help students stay organized, track progress, and build confidence in reaching their goals. 🎧Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18171523!

This week, Melanie talks with TWTBlog co-authors Sarah Valter and Leah Thomas about ways to infuse writing experiences in students' lives beyond classroom instruction.  Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18123775 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Are you gearing up for parent-teacher conferences? This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares five practical ways to take your writing conferences from good to great. They're the perfect tips for the busy season! Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18104342!

Listen as we chat with Paul Emerich France about prioritizing writing! His book, MY KIDS CAN'T WRITE, offers K-5 teachers practical guidance on integrating writing into all subject areas. 🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18051668.

Happy National Day on Writing! ✍️ The Two Writing Teachers team invites passionate educators to join our mission: empowering young voices through writing. Tap to hear our special message and learn how you can collaborate with us to inspire the next generation of writers!

Looking at student writing through different lenses helps us plan what’s next. This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares practical ways to assess writing and choose next steps. Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18032790 or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this Writing Roundtable, we chat with Patty McGee and Tim Donohue, authors of Not Your Granny’s Grammar. Discover fresh, research-based ways to make grammar meaningful, engaging, and practical for every classroom! 🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17662733. #TWTPod

Season 4 of #TWTPod kicks off with a conversation about choice, exploring why it matters for writers and how teachers can create more of it in the classroom. Tune in & join us in reimagining how choice shapes writing!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17917412

Georgia nonprofit Georgia Appleseed launches AI chatbot Seedmore to provide parents 24/7 legal guidance on school discipline, special education rights, and enrollment issues, helping families navigate complex education law. hypepotamus.com/startup-news...

The last five minutes of writing workshop can feel easy to skip. However, when the teaching share is structured through self-assessment, communication, and reflection, it can change everything. https://f.mtr.cool/vvcmmzfnte

I'm pleased to share the cover of my upcoming book, Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities! This essential guide will help parents navigate special education, communicate with schools, and advocate for their child’s success. Learn more: guilford.com/p/shubitz.

Routines Build Capacity: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series Intentional routines do more than organize a classroom. They strengthen executive function and empower students as writers. Take a look at what to expect from our August blog series and check out the giveaway information.

Jenna Komarin shows how setting a positive tone in kindergarten sparks young writers’ confidence. From storytelling to hands-on writing moments, help learners see themselves as writers from day one! https://wp.me/p57D8-l7b #TWTBlog

Shawnda Fukano shares how the STRONGER & CLEARER protocol uses oral rehearsal and peer feedback to help students, especially multilingual learners, create clearer, stronger writing through collaboration and revision. https://wp.me/p57D8-lE4 #TWTBlog

Meeting the needs of diverse writers is a constant challenge. Small shifts in accommodations, scaffolds, and modifications can build accessibility and lead students toward independence, confidence, and success in writing. Betsy Hubbard shares more: bit.ly/a-or-m. #TWTBlog

Kick off the school year by discovering how understanding students as writers transforms your classroom community and leads to more meaningful, personalized instruction. See how this insight empowers both educators and learners. 🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/15538607 #TWTPod

Beth Moore shows how offering different paper options lets every student tackle opinion, persuasive, or argument writing in their own way—no formulas, just real writing for all! https://wp.me/p57D8-eJJ  #TWTBlog

Want to make your classroom more inclusive? Learn about accommodations in organization, tools, time, response, and seating to support every student writer in your classroom! 🎧 Listen to #TWTPod at bit.ly/access-instruction or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jess Carey highlights how a purposeful, well-stocked writing center with clear routines can boost student independence and engagement. Now is the perfect time to plan your writing space for a fresh start this school year! https://wp.me/p57D8-jwD #TWTBlog

Sarah Valter explores how teaching kids the weight of words helps them become critical readers and intentional writers, shaping thoughtful creators in a world full of powerful messages. https://wp.me/p57D8-lHb #TWTBlog

Brush up your understanding of how working memory functions within the brains of your writers. Betsy Hubbard shares insights on how working memory influences writing development and strategies to support it in the classroom. 🔗bit.ly/working-mem #TWTBlog