The Real Question We Should Be Asking
It takes less than five minutes on social media to see that the acronym “SOR” is a divisive one. More and more lately, there are two camps of educators. There…
Are Your Reading Assessments Leading to Misdiagnosis?
Imagine you’re feeling run down. You also have a bit of back pain and you can’t seem to muster the strength to use the same weights you normally do for…
Looking Back to Look Ahead
I’m big on self-reflection (because Lord knows I have PLENTY of improving to do!). There’s nothing like looking back to help us look ahead. In order for any…
Is Independent Reading Time a Waste of Time?
There is a sad phenomenon going on in schools across the country today. Because of all of the push for mandated, foundational skill curriculum, little time is left for independent…
Are You Teaching Strong Writers or Strong Direction Followers?
Imagine this scenario. You’ve just taught a weeks-long writing unit, leading your students carefully through the process, step by step. You’ve checked their work every step of the way, and…