How can we use small group time to address real problems? Erin Metz, instructional coach from TN, shares how she does this by rethinking small group time.
Literacy Podcast Episode 140
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Shanahan Blog
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"Democrats want to rule us with more government control," says Sarah Huckabee Sanders, representing the party currently banning books and reproductive healthcare.
Both ARE true:
1-Decoding instruction must urgently change to match research.
2-Other critical skills are necessary to be a proficient reader.
BUT you can't do 2 without 1. You can’t love reading or build knowledge from reading when you literally can’t read the words. 1/4
Dear letter writers
I’ve read your letter to the editor about “Sold a Story,” and honestly ended up confused. I would be grateful for further explanation. I explain my failures to understand your argument in this thread.
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It's easy to confuse the conversation about reading instruction w political alliance b/c some "Back to Basics" conservative politicians have supported SoR. I'm a Democrat & I teach at a progressive school & it's actually my belief in equity & inclusion that drives my advocacy.
"We will have to be ready to let go of practices that seemed promising at one point, but with more research, appear to be less effective than others." We can't just add new practices. We have be able to let go.
Young children (US sample, ages 4-6) allocate effort not just based on success, but trajectory...if they are improving, they try harder. psyarxiv.com/hc62q/
“Columbus initiated a new world genocide of Indigenous people. He murdered. He mutilated. He took slaves. And we honor him with Columbus Day? Are we that backwards?” — Coach Pop spitting 🔥