@CaronMSharp

Curious teacher. Determined advocate. Collaborative literacy leader. Passionate about teaching and learning. All Tweets are my own.

Joined November 2022
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Worth the read in the Atlantic. Literacy matters. – at San Antonio, TX
Idrees Kahloon@imkahloon14 Oct 2025
My latest piece for The Atlantic looks at how American education peaked in 2013—and has been sliding to 25-year, sometimes 50-year, lows in math and reading. Why? I don't think it's the pandemic, and I don't think it's too little spending. theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

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My latest piece for The Atlantic looks at how American education peaked in 2013—and has been sliding to 25-year, sometimes 50-year, lows in math and reading. Why? I don't think it's the pandemic, and I don't think it's too little spending. theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

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Such a pleasure to learn from Dr. John Hattie in San Antonio! A great mind! @CurriculumAssoc @VisibleLearning – at San Antonio, TX
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Michael Méndez Guevara reads at The Twig, from his debut young adult novel, The Closest Thing to a Normal Life! Way to go, Michael! @MichaelMGuevara @diversebooks @artepublico #APPAuthorsSpeak – at San Antonio, TX
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Congratulations to NEISD's own @aurelia_herrera! We are super proud of the work you do! #mujerpoderosa @NEISD_Bilingual @AliciaACM25 @Ravae96 @gabri_sandoval @HeatherWil4387 @hugo_bil @CaronMSharp
Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)@TA4BE8 Feb 2025
📢 Exciting news! TABE's Research Committee met with the awardees of our first $10K research grant to study TELPAS vs. STAAR Reading. 🎉 Congratulations to @UTSA for receiving this grant! We look forward to the valuable insights this study will bring. 📖🔍
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Book stacks galore @tctela @macmillanreads #tctela2025
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It was an incredible kick off with @jimknight99 in @NEISD and the most incredible group of leaders. #instructionalcoaching #systems #TheNEISDWay @MuzquizApril @anthonytjarrett
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Kwame Alexander speaks @TCTELA. His award winning book, The Undefeated, is a masterpiece. The power of words in poetry. Literacy matters. @cresteducators @ReadWriteNEISD @tctela #TCTELA24
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The AVID wall of hope displays future aspirations! NEISD AVID Family Night 2023 inspires! @NEISD @Ravae96 @ReadWriteNEISD #theNEISDway #literacypowers4good
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This spotless giraffe, born at a Tennessee zoo, is the first one seen in more than 50 year on.natgeo.com/3PamnCw

Extremely rare spotless giraffe born in U.S. zoo

This phenomenon has never been observed in the wild, a sign of its scarcity.

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NEISD curriculum leaders are readers! Thankful for this community! #NEISDReadsWrites #NEISDSecondary
Melissa Olivarez@mymustangpride19 Aug 2023
Closing out our book study and building community! @NEISD @ReadWriteNEISD @Ravae96 @CaronMSharp @maestra_schenk @debbiecallihan
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Inspired to Connect with @ColetteCarlson in @NEISD for #SummerLeadership
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Texas public schools welcome and accept all students. Private schools that accept Education Savings Accounts and vouchers are not required to adhere to federal IDEA standards, failing Texas students. #vOUCHersHurt #TxEd #TxLege
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Check this out NEISD Secondary ELAR Community from Library Services! @ReadWriteNEISD #NEISDReadsWrites #literacypowers4good
NEISD Library Srvcs.@NEISDLibrary13 Jun 2023
Happy summer, teachers! NEISD Library Services has self-paced teacher choice courses ranging from PreK-12th on dynamic resources that deepen understanding & allow for diversity of learners. @NEISDLibrary @NEISDCurriculum @NEISDpd @Ravae96 Sign up HERE: ow.ly/2pyt50ONoYC
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Tiffany Arce@tarce296 Jun 2023
"We all want student success in reading—infinity much. Translating that want into action means designing instruction in ways that make learning accessible, ensure fairness, and build inclusivity." This can only be done by humans not a computer program. sprou.tt/1VzdD2zTzQV

How responsive teaching can transform reading instruction

A responsive teaching framework points to three attributes we should target in designing supports: accessibility, fairness, and inclusivity.

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North East ISD@NEISD5 May 2023
Message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sean Maika #theNEISDway youtu.be/mWKtKbbNv9A

Dr. Maika's Parent Message: NEISD picks up 2 state awards

May 5, 2023May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I want to remind...

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So excited to bring this opportunity to our students next year.
NEISD Physical Education and Health@NeisdPE_Health26 Apr 2023
PE leaders writing curriculum for a new course for kids: in 23-24: Team Sports Officiating. Students who complete the course will have opportunities to begin working as officials!
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It’s happening, y’all! Humanities Summer School in the works @ReadWriteNEISD @neisd_sstudies S/o to passionate Ts & amazing @fall4reading for collaborating to develop authentic experiences for @NEISD students! Ty @Ravae96 for making this important step happen! @glitteringteach
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North East ISD@NEISD23 Mar 2023
North East ISD is expanding its mental health services thanks to a grant worth $2.6 million. Bexar County Commissioners approved the funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Learn more at neisd.net/site/default.aspx?…
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NEISD Secondary ELAR Literacy Leaders in action practicing coaching stems! Effective feedback matters. #literacypowers4good #NEISDReadsWrites @ReadWriteNEISD
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