Educator and Author

San Diego, CA
Joined December 2009
Here's a visual of my close reading podcast. xitter.cf/JKolota/status/1508158…
Are texts that we expect our students to read 'difficult' or 'complex'? My favourite sentence from @TanKHuynh and @lappsdsu's chat about reading : 'In the company of peers and an expert teacher most texts can be read'. #edutwitter #reading #multilingual #equity
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A few ideas to support back to school planning. storage.snappages.site/r58qw…
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Thought you'd enjoy thinking a bit more about equitable instruction. LT385_Equitable Literacy.pdf
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Retention has been a hot topic as a way to "bring #students up to speed" next school year. The reality is that it is not the answer. There is no research proving it as an effective strategy & with an effect size of -0.32, it should not be to solution. ow.ly/wOQm50DEEGV
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Like all of you, I’ve been feeling so many emotions since yesterday. I tried to put my thoughts down here:
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During our recent free digital event, hosts @DrKennethKunz and @lappsdsu asked our guest speakers what advice they would give the next U.S. Secretary of Education. We hope @teachcardona looks at the answers. bit.ly/ILA_EarlyLit2020
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Tonight is workshop #1 in the Primary Pathway! Join us as we learn from @TimRasinski1 ! Then, on Thursday you can join the Office Hours where I'll be facilitating a connected discussion between the Main Stage, Tim's ideas, & Your ?s! literacyworldwide.org/ila-ne… #ILANext @ILAToday
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Help create #teacherdevelopment opportunities in your school. Apply for the new M.A. in Teacher Leadership Program at ow.ly/C8il50BiG1i.
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We are so proud to see this! Wonderful key statements to support the concept of being in the @TheLearningPit 💖 @JamesNottinghm #PracticeMakesProgress
Developing a learning culture that empowers our students as learners. The Learning Pit and the five dispositions support the language and concepts that underpin our learning culture #learningdispositions #learningculture #learningpit @ChallengeLearn
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You Want a Confederate Monument? My Body Is a Confederate Monument nytimes.com/2020/06/26/opini…
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This is exactly why a systematic phonics program, which notes exceptions, is needed. Because of the complexity of English sound symbol relationships children also need differentiated time and instruction to grasp these and make language, reading, and spelling and connections.
To me this is an under-recognized aspect of the Finland/U.S. comparison re: early years. Relative simplicity of Finnish language (“shallowness of orthography”) is a huge advantage, much easier to wait on reading instruction. Still right about importance of play though I think.
To me this is an under-recognized aspect of the Finland/U.S. comparison re: early years. Relative simplicity of Finnish language (“shallowness of orthography”) is a huge advantage, much easier to wait on reading instruction. Still right about importance of play though I think.
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