I pray restoration and recovery of all stolen goods, missed opportunities and lost moments in Jesus' name! YOU WILL RECOVER ALL!

You don’t have to be a literacy expert to be a literacy leader.

You can start by knowing what you don’t like or support.

Here’s a starter list:
- Round robin reading
- Isolated skill practice
- 100% teacher-directed reading instruction

These practices are difficult to defend.

Celebrating Goliad Elementary Teacher of the Year. Ms. Salgado. Thank you for being amazing and work hard for our students. Neftali Salgado Ector County ISD Dr. Melissa Skinner

Raise Your Hand Texas invites you to a special after-school webinar on Thursday, May 9th, at 4:00 p.m. to listen to Texas teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. RSVP here: go.ryht.org/txteacher

#TexasTeachers #TeacherAppreciation Week #TeacherAppreciation #TeacherVoices

Texas public schools have had to adjust their tight budgets as new legislation requires updates to school grounds while providing little funding to support the changes.

Read the full article at go.ryht.org/FundDFW

Absolutely this Jen & Hannah are here to support teachers&students!!

Please see link in the thread to register for an amazing free PD opportunity!

As graduation season comes upon us, let us remember the words of Principal, Dr. Salome Thomas-EL Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D 'I have been to many funerals, I need to go to more graduations.' Be there for your students to support them socially and emotionally. #education

Excellent piece by Nancy Bailey!
'Scholars are raising serious questions about the Science of Reading and its existence, including equity claims. This raises more concerns about the programs purchased by states and school districts...'

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'...compare and contrast the media version of the Science of Reading (SOR) Movement with the comprehensive, researched Sciences of Reading to which Reading Recovery ascribes.'

Terrific open-access article from the Spring Journal of Reading Recovery!

readingrecovery.org/wp-content/upl…

'Center for Evaluation and Education Policy cautions that some of the most influential figures... have little to no expertise or training on the issues they speak on.'

Children deserve ed policy shaped by research, not headlines and soundbites.

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Chasing Shadows: Why There Cannot be a “Simple” Science of Literacy - David B. Yaden, 2023 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23…

When selecting text for your students, take into consideration their ability, likes, dislikes, and needs. TWU Literacy and Learning #TWULitandLearn #ReaderResponse Contributed by @viatorteresa

Important additions to the discussion here by Kimmi Sorg

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High Five Literacy Judy Boksner The comment was also made that Meaning comes first-at the expense of Visual info (cont). When in fact, Clay said “speedy access to visual info is of greatest importance.” Clay also said “Reading begins with looking and ends when you stop looking” (cont)

Do you agree?

Graduation season is full of reminders – and celebrations – of your incredible impact! 🎓

(Reminder via educator Johnathan Moore) #ProudTeacher

Texas is one of only 9 states that still requires high schoolers to pass end-of-course exams to graduate. 41 states have eliminated that requirement.
Do you support this or see room for change? Share your thoughts!

#TxLege #TxEd #MeasureWhatMatters #STAAR

The most respected.

Given the questionable neuroscience source citings from SoR Advocates, I encourage you to listen to this brilliant discussion by a legitimate expert in the field of neuroscience.

Dr. Steven L. Strauss MD & PhD.
Debunking SoR Neuroscience Claims

gocabe.org/no_on_ab2222/

Shoutout📣 to the wonderful Maryjane Hutchins for opening her campus & for sharing her passion for Conscious Discipline with our Ector County Childcare Coalition this morning!🌟

Thank you for sparking the conversation about supporting SEL within our childcare communities!
#CommunityImpact