Literacy celebrity and co-author of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training, Dr. Carol Tolman, visited Gadsden Independent School District to provide coaching and professional learning to teachers at Vado Elementary and Loma Linda Elementary schools.

Such a powerful quote from ⁦The Transformative Reading Teacher Group⁩!

Having an amazing time learning with amazing people!!! Big Sky Literacy Summit Dr. Danielle ‘Nell’ Thompson Daryl Michel (Mick-le), PhD

The new edition of AFT's American Educator magazine features a bunch of articles with good info for teachers and parents about how to help kids learn to read. aft.org/ae/fall2023

A successful ending to the ⁦Big Sky Literacy Summit⁩ with New Mexico colleagues ⁦Christy Quesada⁩ and ⁦Severo y Grupo Fuego⁩!

Next week, the first 2023-24 SY New Mexico cohort of WestEd’s Reading Apprenticeship starts their training. They will be the first of 6 cohorts participating in the training this SY! We have tripled the # of NM cohorts following our pilot last year 🎉

One of the many truths shared ⁦⁦Big Sky Literacy Summit⁩ last week that resonates in my heart, shared by Dr. Steven Dykstra

I’m so thankful for all the pivotal moments in my life! ⁦Dr. Danielle ‘Nell’ Thompson⁩ ⁦Big Sky Literacy Summit⁩

Nice job telling Gadsden’s journey from balanced literacy to structured literacy, Superintendent Dempsey, Nereida Antiñez-Gamon and Maria Hernandez at the Governor’s Literacy Summit!!! ⁦Gadsden ISD⁩ #untileveryonecanread

“You can’t get satisfaction unless you suffer and struggle.” -Arthur Brooks #EIE23

NM friends! It’s time! Our children need it. Our educators need it! Join us for a chapter awareness meeting on 2/5 at 6:00pm EST.

Monday is a big day! Looking forward to sharing WHY New Mexico needs its own chapter of The Reading League. #ittakesaleague

Watched a few 2024 Southwest IDA presentations: Tier 1 is Risk Reduction w/Stephanie Stollar, Spelling w/Pam Kastner, Practice-based Development w/Mitch, English as an Additional Language w/@rigobon. Much to learn/use during future #StudentFocusedCoaching conversations. Christy Quesada

Pre-ordered books still arriving! This one in Texas! Laura Stewart Tiffany Hogan Jennifer Stewart Carlin Conner Stephanie Al Otaiba Christy Austin Elizabeth Stevens Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. Casey Sullivan Taylor @cammiemcbride Tiffany Peltier, Ph.D.🌸 Erin Washburn Nathan Clemens Dr. Katherine O'Donnell Amy Fleisher

Spent a few days visiting a district that was last in state for reading. Now, they're at/near the top. We brought people from NY, CA, Mizzou, Ga, and NM to see it. Poverty, English Learners, Diverse- it can be done. Ignore the naysayers. Leadership, coaching, curriculum, culture.

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we spotlight five African American scholars, practitioners, and advocates whose pioneering efforts aim to improve literacy outcomes for ALL children. Learn more about these five incredible women in our latest blog. bit.ly/3IfCbzT

This 👇🏽y’all!!! ¡Vamos!

"Structured Literacy isn't just a program; it's a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction! From sound-print correspondences to comprehension skills, it's the key #UntilEveryoneCanRead #Literacy"

Amen!!!