I’m a support teacher. Since Covid, I’ve watched time go to soft starts (usually 30min), eating recess snack BEFORE recess (10 min), starting lunch early (10 minutes). 50 minutes out of a 5 hr day… that’s not including excessively long transition times. 👀

Elementary teachers, we need you! Please take this short survey to help us understand your school schedule. How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I like your quote: “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort.” Thx for sharing!

This statement by Louisa Moats is so true. I see it with the naysayers to the original #SOR movement, and now with the push for #StructuredLiteracy. I also see it with post-secondary institutions, school districts and my own professional union, the BCTF. Knowledge is key. #KnowNetterDoBetter

This post from another platform makes me proud. In fact, I got in trouble because of it. As the American John Lewis said, “Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”. Singing: When you get knocked down, get up again (cause they’re NEVER gonna keep me down).

Came across this graphic. It’s true, these ARE non examples of structured literacy. My goal is to show my colleagues what to do instead. Little by little and step by step I’m working hard to show them how.

Feeling invigorated! Thanks to @ehanford.bsky.social and her Sold a Story update! I’ve listened. I’ve forwarded to leaders. I know this works. I believe. You need to listen (and more importantly learn) podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...

So privileged to live in a world where we get to do things like this! #CanadianWinters #NorthernBC #ProudlyCanadian Btw… anyone know what left that animal print?

As a Canadian teacher, I have used some of the excellent resources focusing on literacy which were created by IES. What a travesty.

“There's good evidence to show that when we look at children who are acting out and disruptive, they are in many cases not reading well, and what's the chicken and what's the egg?” @rastokke.bsky.social The Snow Report is brilliant-both the episode & ski trails. ❄️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

We just made a new fun tool! Teaching students how to write letters correctly is critical, so we made some simple animations for use in classrooms or at home. Come try it out and let us know what you think! phonicsandstuff.com/handwriting

Since COVID I’ve noticed a drastic decrease in instructional time. Soft starts, stopping early so students can eat recess snack inside, same thing for lunch - packing up early. Add in extra computer lab blocks, free choice, and more. Instructional minutes matter. Dosage matters ⭐️

So I took one for the team. I felt like I had to attend this webinar to hear what was being said. I wanted to hear the arguments and concerns. With that said, “keep on keeping on”. I know as a longtime classroom teacher and now as a learning support teacher that I’m on the right path. Thanks #SoR ❤️

What a gorgeous day for a hike! Mt. Robson never disappoints. #CanadianRockies

Last night’s discussion on universities and reading instruction was frustrating. Institutions have a responsibility to equip pre-service teachers with the skills needed to help struggling readers succeed. Anyone who views reading as “magical” should not be teaching a literacy course.

Wow… saw a webinar series I was interested in. Couldn’t believe the price. 👀

2025 Happy New Year!

@bctf.bsky.social @eby-david.bsky.social “It’s not because teachers don’t want to help children know how to read well, they [teachers] don’t come in with the tools.” #bced #edusky

I have been saying this for years. Early intervention is key. Look at what is being done In kindergarten to close the gap. Some know what to do, while others have much to learn. THEN continue up through the grades. Focus on the foundation first. See the findings about disadvantaged gaps.

Not surprising. Instruction matters. Put the “teach” back in teacher. AND stop listening to those edu-celebrities. You know the ones 😉

Good thread reflecting on a recent Tyee article, the #bced power players involved and their responses to a major literary issue raised by @aliciasmith.bsky.social. I’ve been mulling over the @bctf.bsky.social response for a few days now.

I know there are Canadian institutions teaching flawed methods too. I’ve had colleagues who’ve spent time learning on their own about #SOR take graduate level diplomas in early education. Their professors do not know about how children learn to read. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/12/10/g...

It's unfortunate there remains a significant percentage of school districts in #BCEd that continue to mandate the use of Fountas & Pinnell resources. The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners. #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA

Interesting details in Christopher Peak’s reporting about class action lawsuit against Calkins and F&P: – it’s apparently unprecedented – MA combines strong consumer protection laws with weak oversight of school practices, making it an ideal venue for suit 🤔 www.apmreports.org/story/2024/1...

www.cmjpublishers.com/wp-content/u... Must read this when I have a bit more time. This caught my eye during my initial scan.

Share this with your peeps. Instead of this, do this… We need to swap out some non-evidence based practices with practices that are more effective! www.learnwithlee.net/when-teachin...

They have legit turned out normally empty civic plaza into a Hallmark movie

Pssssst… It’s possible to be trauma-responsive AND still have high expectations for behaviour and academics in schools. Thank you for coming to my #EdTalk. #EduSky

They stayed focused longer and used the toys available to them in more imaginative ways. Which is just what we want, developmentally.

In a 2018 study, researchers observed two different toddler play settings - one with 16 toys and the other with only 4. What they found was that the children presented with fewer options actually engaged more deeply in play.

And, there is more to both of these stories… 🦌 🦺 🚶‍♂️🏔️❄️ So many questions about the missing hiker. Definitely more to the story. #NorthernBC

5. “Johnny was perfectly dressed, and never once did anything wrong. We had simply missed him. A detailed assessment revealed that Johnny was reading between 30-40 words per min on unseen texts & he sounded out almost every word he read. He never read a sentence; he read a list of separate words.”

This👇🏻. The low expectations. Kids can do so much more.

People leave or go non a leave, when they don’t feel supported. Period.

My 5th grade class data looks like the reverse of this, but I still have daily fluency practice. Daily fluency practice should be the standard in all elementary classrooms.

I’m a support teacher who is tasked to work with struggling students. Have a look at this graph👇🏻 Class-wide fluency interventions are necessary when your data looks like this…

Feels so good to work with colleagues who are willing to try! Yesterday, we focused our attention on fluency practices. Used our #DibelsData and partnered up kids for a class-wide fluency intervention. Today, teachers introduced their classes and began “Partner Reading, paragraph shrinking”! Yay! ❤️

My son went through French Immersion. I saw this happen with his classmates. I’m also a teacher at an English speaking school. I’ve seen FI students change schools. Early identification is key! In #bced @davidebybc.bsky.social has mandated screening for k-3 students. It’s a positive FIRST step

I've been teaching for 25+ years, and it's only been within the last 5 that I was introduced to the hierarchy of evidence. I wonder how many programs and initiatives are promoted in #BCEd with little to no evidence. Is it a matter of who has the loudest voice & the largest platform? Hmm...

I’m putting together a workshop for teachers at my school. Our school-wide Dibels data shows we need to begin class-wide interventions. BUT before I jump into walking them through things teachers must understand the why. So Lindsay, I’m sharing your story about “N”. ❤️ @lindsaykemeny.bsky.social

Wondering which account for #bcpoli Premier David Eby is correct?!? @davidebybc.bsky.social @eby-david.bsky.social

Still on X, but have such fond memories of the blue bird!