As educators, one of our urgent concerns is cultivating spaces of inclusion and belonging for students in classrooms and schools. We are grateful for the brilliance of @mcolleencruz.bsky.social 1/2

So excited to be keynoting at the Wisconsin State Reading Association conference in two weeks! Early bird pricing ends tomorrow so scroll to the last slide in order to register.

Uncomfortable truth for writing teachers that I first learned as a writer (and am currently totally living through as I work in my latest 😅): most of ‘writing’ time is spent NOT spent writing.

The Teach Black History All Year Institute is now available exclusively to schools,  districts, and educational organizations. @mcolleencruz.bsky.social A thread.

Looking for a great book to read aloud to my own kid (middle schooler). He likes action packed/ edge of seat books with great world building and compelling characters. He has also requested something with battles or danger or violence 🤔.

‘Knowing your history is generational wealth’ Carole Boston Weatherford #NCTE24

Looking forward to presenting with these amazing people with incredible content at #NCTE24 in Boston! Hope to see you there!

Knock. Knock. Is this thing on? 🎤👀