I have every intention of updating embedded pages on this website. For over a year, I’ve had plans to update the Science of Reading Resource page and add a “Science of Learning” and a “Science of Teaching” page. Intentions are no good without action, as folks like Marie Forleo and George Couros would remind us. … [Read more…]
My husband struggles with hearing loss. Years of working around heavy equipment and power tools have taken their toll. He has chosen not to pursue getting hearing aids due to the reports from friends and family who have not had the best luck with them. I’m frustrated with the choice, but understand not wanting to … [Read more…]
Zach Groshell’s Progressively Incorrect podcast dropped another stellar episode recently. He hosted two literacy greats: Linda Diamond and Paige Pullen. They discussed a topic that is gaining much-needed attention. I describe the topic as “The Trifecta.” I had written about “The Trifecta” in May after finishing Harnessing the Science of Learning by Nathanial Swain. In … [Read more…]
I’ve discovered another Trifecta. I hold a great deal of admiration for Stacy Hurst, Lindsay Kemeny, and Donell Pons, hosts of Reading Horizons Literacy Talks podcast. That admiration led me to title them, “The Trifecta.” As I continue to learn about the science of learning, I’m recognizing another Trifecta: the science of reading, the science … [Read more…]
In January of this year, George Couros wrote a blog post titled, Decoding Digital Deception: A Journey Into AI and Bias. In the post, Couros raises excellent points about the impact our own mindset has as we navigate all of the information at our fingertips. Our personal bias often influences us to choose the information … [Read more…]
In the last two weeks, the phrase, “Progress Through Struggle” keeps running through my head. That looping reminder is occurring because I have experienced more struggle than usual as an instructional coach as the beginning of this school year has unfolded. Part of that struggle comes from my cheese getting moved, part of it comes … [Read more…]
Summer always seems to go too fast and this summer is certainly no exception. My thoughts and actions have been completely consumed by our house remodel, which is still underway. We began in June and I was naive enough to think that we would be finished by the time I returned to school in August. … [Read more…]
The EDVIEW360 podcast from Voyager Sopris recently released a stellar episode featuring two of education’s greats: Dr. Anita Archer and Dr. Louisa Moats. The world is a better place because of these two individuals. Their work has resulted in and will continue to result in high levels of learning for teachers and students everywhere. I … [Read more…]
On Monday night of this past week, I had the opportunity to present to the FMCSD School Board. This is a five-minute slot on the board agenda given to our coaching staff each month. In other words, all eight instructional coaches get the chance to present to the board once throughout the year. Monday night … [Read more…]
We (I use this pronoun loosely) have made significant gains as an educational society in shedding light on the power of the Science of Reading/a structured literacy approach. Phenomenal resources like The Reading League, Amplify Science of Reading the Podcast, the International Dyslexia Association, and reporting from journalist Emily Hanford and author Natalie Wexler have … [Read more…]