BASD Elementary District Wide Reading Specialists supporting BASD teachers and students in literacy development.
Joined April 2022
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Mar 17
Southern states boost early reading, but gains stall in middle school. Why the ‘Mississippi miracle’ disappears by eighth grade. hechingerreport.org/proof-po…
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30 Sep 2025
New teacher training Day 3. Today is phonics and spelling. We are learning and growing our reading instruction knowledge together.
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Quick read and great information on early writing.
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How To Teach Writing Fluency by Tim Shanahan.
A practical blog with recommendations for helping students write more efficiently
@ReadingShanahan
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BASD_Reads retweeted
28 Apr 2025
Students don’t need a flux capacitor to strengthen their learning; they just need time. This month, we’re tapping into the power of retrieval and spaced practice, two powerful tools for turning short-term learning into long-term understanding. @BASDLiteracy4Me @BASD_Reads
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9 Apr 2025
Kindergarteners in April, of course they are writing sentences about beetles. Fabulous independent writing time! @CalypsoES @BASDLiteracy4Me @Leesonscience
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BASD_Reads retweeted
7 Apr 2025
Today is #NationalSchwaDay! 🎉 Founded by Yvette Manns, it celebrates the most common vowel sound in English—the schwa /ə/! Her book "The Not-So-Lazy Schwa" brings the sound to life, helping to make phonology & morphology accessible to young learners.
📙: bit.ly/43GUUQQ
ALT Celebrate National Schwa Day Bookcover of the "Not-So-Lazy Schwa" and its plushie Schwa companion by Yvette Manns, creator of Phonics Read-Alouds series
ALT Celebrate National Schwa Day Phonics Read-Alouds headshot of Yvette Manns, National Schwa Day Founder and Phonics Read-Alouds author and creator
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BASD_Reads retweeted
18 Mar 2025
Tell me why… students struggle with deeper thinking? This month, we’re rephrasing questions to make “why” the key to unlocking critical thinking. With the right strategies, students won’t just answer—they’ll analyze, connect, and want it that way! @BASD_Reads @BASDLiteracy4Me
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15 Mar 2025
When your boss says she’s getting the info directly from the source. Believe it. The fabulous Anita Archer.
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BASD_Reads retweeted
19 Feb 2025
You might not see your impact, teachers – but it's definitely there.
ALT "I got an unexpected email from a middle school student I had twenty years ago. Out of nowhere, she reached out to thank me and said I was the teacher who made a difference. We don't always see the impact we have. But just because we don't see it doesn't mean it isn't powerful." —Educator Alison Collins
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BASD_Reads retweeted
20 Feb 2025
I’m so grateful to @ehanford for shining a light on what works! Also thrilled to know it’s what we’ve known for 30 years, back when we implemented Reading First - evidence-based instruction targeted at current skill levels with relentless pursuit of outcomes by the end of grade 1
20 Feb 2025
New episode of Sold a Story available now.
Episode 11: The Outlier
There's a school district in eastern Ohio where virtually all students become good readers by the time they finish third grade. How did they do it?
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BASD_Reads retweeted
19 Feb 2025
🕵️♂️ This month, we’re investigating Unsolved Literacy Mysteries! 🕵️♀️With the right strategies, students will connect the dots and solve the mystery of deeper comprehension. @BASDLiteracy4Me @BASD_Reads
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BASD_Reads retweeted
5 Feb 2025
Today is World Read Aloud Day!
Reading aloud isn't just fun—it helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
What book are you sharing with your students, friends, or family today? Let us know! ⬇️
#WorldReadAloudDay #WRAD
ALT The Reading League logo Reading aloud helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading. #WorldReadAloudDay
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BASD_Reads retweeted
28 Jan 2025
Anita Archer is a gift to educators. 😊
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29 Jan 2025
Last day of BASD K-3 new teacher training. Thank you for being such great learners and participants!
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BASD_Reads retweeted
31 Dec 2024
Back-to-School Refresh: Reviewing Classroom Expectations 🏫
After a long break, it's crucial to revisit and reinforce classroom expectations. This activity not only helps review expectations but also fosters student ownership and active learning. buff.ly/4gsJL9N
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