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Read Washington @read_washington

Nonprofit organization, providing professional learning based on the science of reading, so every student becomes a skilled and confident reader.

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Now is the time to clarify and understand the Science of Reading. Read Washington has committed. Have you? whatisthescienceofreading.or… @reading_league @janhasbrouck @juliebedell @amy_fleisher

What is the science of reading?

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Pam Kastner
@liv2learn
24 Dec 2020
Day 3 of the PaTTAN Literacy Symposium opened w/a keynote from the amazing @ehanford and closed with an inspiring endnote from Dr. Anita Archer! In between robust lit. presentations all aligned to the SoR. Thank you to the PaTTAN team! Watch & Learn: bit.ly/PaTTANLitSymposiumDay…
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Right to Read Project@right2readproj
16 Dec 2020
Not only is this article great... it's featured in a teachers union publication. Thank you @AFTunion for sharing accurate information about high-quality classroom reading instruction. Professional discourse is so much more productive than platitudes. aft.org/ae/winter2020-2021/v…

Identifying and Teaching Students with Significant Reading Problems

“No child is born a reader; all children in literate societies have to be taught to read.”

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Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.@janhasbrouck
6 Dec 2020
A treasure trove of resources for reading instruction and assessment from @NeuhausEdCtr neuhaus.org/educators/consum…

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Michael Grabarits@mike_sbsl
20 Nov 2020
Look for upcoming details. Webinar- Tuesday Nov 24th 3:15ET. Effective Small Group Instruction- let us show you some great tools recently designed to help every teacher.
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Susan@Write2ReadSolutions@SusanMillerEdu
13 Nov 2020
Favorite quote from the great Dr. Nancy Mather...R.T.I. should stand for Right to Intervention, not “watch them fail.” #DyslexiaCon20
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Ashley Gross@ashleykgross
9 Nov 2020
Do you know a student struggling with distance learning? Public libraries, including @SPLBuzz, are offering free one-on-one virtual tutoring in many subjects @SESECWA @SCPTSA knkx.org/post/public-librari…

Public libraries offer students free online tutoring in math and other subjects

Students who need help with their homework have options for free online tutoring through public libraries, including a new service from Seattle Public…

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Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.@janhasbrouck
7 Nov 2020
"Handwriting effects on fluency are significant at any age but seem to be the most pronounced in the later grades." All those 4th graders who "hate to write"? Did anyone TEACH them how to fluently write letters and words?? eminamclean.com/post/handwri…

Handwriting instruction: What's the evidence?

Everyone teaches handwriting, but like with other aspects of literacy, there is enormous variability in how educators go about it and how much time is dedicated to it. In 2015, Santangelo and Graham...

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This alphabet song is THE BEST!!!
Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.@janhasbrouck
29 Oct 2020
Love it!
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Karen Vaites
@karenvaites
21 Oct 2020
Are you confused about the outcry about Lucy Calkins, #tcrwp, & balanced literacy generally? I think it can be explained in one simple video. 👀 This is REALLY worth your time to understand how these programs teach kids to guess words, not read them: youtu.be/Lxx7hs0qdKQ

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Emily Hanford@ehanford
21 Oct 2020
Lucy Calkins has responded. See updated @apmreports story here: apmreports.org/story/2020/10…

Influential literacy expert Lucy Calkins is changing her views

In a major shift, the controversial figure in the fight over how to teach reading now says that beginning readers should focus on sounding out words, according to a document obtained by APM Reports.

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Emily Hanford@ehanford
20 Oct 2020
Lucy Calkins Says Balanced Literacy Needs 'Rebalancing' blogs.edweek.org/teachers/te… via @educationweek

Lucy Calkins Says Balanced Literacy Needs 'Rebalancing'

A recent document signals a major change from the Reading Workshop creator, who previously pushed back on "phonics-centric people."

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Emily Hanford@ehanford
17 Oct 2020
All @apmreports podcast episodes and articles abt how kids learn to read collected here: apmreports.org/collection/re… Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3eMBYI… RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/educate-6Nk1… Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/america… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.@janhasbrouck
17 Oct 2020
A primer and a model for explaining how reading should be taught. Well done! drive.google.com/file/d/1Rd0…

Science of Reading for Parents-Big Horn Elementary.pdf

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Emily Hanford@ehanford
16 Oct 2020
A new statement from Lucy Calkins and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project seems to mark a shift in their understanding of scientific research on reading. apmreports.org/story/2020/10…

Influential literacy expert Lucy Calkins is changing her views

In a major shift, the controversial figure in the fight over how to teach reading now says that beginning readers should focus on sounding out words, according to a document obtained by APM Reports.

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The Reading League@reading_league
15 Oct 2020
We know you are busy & time is precious. We made this year's conference simple and all-inclusive. Everyone gets full and forevermore access to ALL sessions at a really low price. Watch this short video to learn more. thereadingleague.org/confere…
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Amy McGovern@AmyMcGovern1
15 Oct 2020
Congratulations to The Reading League! Thank you for inspiring us all to reflect on our practice and engage in meaningful work to move reading, writing, and language instruction forward. #scienceofreading @reading_league
The Reading League@reading_league
15 Oct 2020
Today marks a HUGE milestone. 5 years ago, Dr. Maria Murray & our founding members created the name & mission of The Reading League & launched our membership program. Today, we are over 24,000 members strong and growing everyday.
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Want a quick peek inside Dr. Deb Glaser’s latest resource Morpheme Magic? Watch this! readingscienceacademy.com/eb…
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