Sneaky Ways to Teach More Writing
More and more (thankfully), there is a cry for greater focus on writing in today’s classrooms. The reason most often cited? That NAEP writing scores are even lower than reading. …
The Reading Comprehension Tests To Pay Attention To
One of the most anticipated and simultaneously dreaded times of the year for educators is late summer. Not because it means it’s almost time to go back to school, but…
Rethinking the Best Writing Programs: What Really Works
As reading reform sweeps the nation, one question continues to pop up across many Facebook groups: what are the best writing programs out there? The realization that writing is crucial…
Why the 5 Pillars of Reading Are Holding Us Back
One of the most popular models of reading instruction out there is the image of “the 5 pillars.” In fact, we’ve spent over two decades treating these five pillars of…
Student Motivation for Writing: The Core We Can’t Afford to Miss
After all the kids had gone home for the summer on the last day of school, I came upon a team of teachers huddled together, listening intently to their colleague…