In our newest podcast episode we discuss the importance of talk and opportunities for fostering thoughtful discussions within a community of learners. (continue reading)
In a sense, the classroom is a sheltered environment within a noisy world where everything interferes with high-level intellectual discourse and time for reading and writing. But in these short years students have a chance to live a literate life that expands their empathy, curiosity, and competencies. Literacy is their job. (continue reading)
Running records will inform not only the selection of an appropriate text but the specific emphases to prioritize for your students. (continue reading)
You start with something you can do, like making an easy recipe or paying an easy song on a musical instrument. But after a while, the new task becomes too easy and you seek greater challenges and a higher level of expertise. (continue reading)
You want your students to process a complex text with proficiency and ease. That means that daily reading will be a satisfying and pleasurable experience. (continue reading)
