Two conversations. One powerful message. I loved speaking with Dr. Antonio Fierro on #TheRightToReadInitiative podcast about multilingual learners, oral language, and the Science of Reading. 🧵 Key takeaways:

New research comparing 68 studies shows Structured Literacy outperforms Balanced Literacy—by a lot. SL = clearer, stronger reading gains. BL = a rebrand of Whole Language. It’s time to teach reading based on evidence, not vibes. 📚✨ rdcu.be/ePYHB

So excited for Season 6 of The @R2RInitiative podcast! S6 E1: Maria Murray youtu.be/lF0Y_xnT3EA?si=TN3G… via @YouTube

Thank you @NateJoseph19 and @NathanielRSwain for this fantastic conversation about RTI and MTSS. Something every educator should listen to. It's about knowing better so that you can do better! youtu.be/4jpFRnAaflU?si=O7d0…

So happy to see this finally happening—after decades of advocacy, change is coming! I’ve been pushing for years, & the changes for kids at risk of reading failure. Excited for the symposium and what’s ahead for public education. #RightToRead #LiteracyMatters

Happy #TBT! Found this old calendar where I was Miss July 2010 💁‍♀️ Back then, I was told I was too #dyslexic to become a certified #specialed teacher. Didn’t get that title—but I’ve still changed lives, and I’m proud of the path I’ve taken. 💙 #Dyslexia #RightToRead

Heading to #LitLearn2025? I can't wait. I’d like to meet up with anyone in the area! Scan the QR code to 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 so we have a chance to chat while I'm there. So much to do and see! #IDA #righttoread #1in5 #dyslexiaeducation tidycal.com/garfortheducatio…

I'm looking forward to heading out East next week! First stop is Toronto for this and then off to Winnipeg for a few days. Let me know if your going... I'd love to connect. I've set up a calendar so you can book a time for us to meet! @IDA_Ontario tidycal.com/garfortheducatio…

Thank you to @NateJoseph19 for including me in this project. Let's make every minute of intervention time count for students at risk of reading failure! #RightToRead link.springer.com/epdf/10.10…

I've got 4 great new books on my bookshelf to read this month... where would you start? @lifelonglit Language for Life, @NathanielRSwain Harnessing the Science of Learning @hruizmartin How Do We Learn or Structured Word Inquiry?

OMG! This is the worst. I hate it when dyslexic kids/adults are told they aren't trying or that they are just lazy. I remember being told this, I've been told this about my children. It simply isn' true. @janhasbrouck & I debunked this myth youtu.be/VNe78Lqh_7E