To really understand the origins of systematic phonics all educators needs to read the groundbreaking book called “Why Johnny can’t read” by Rudolf Flesch This book was published in 1955. This author strongly criticized schools that had abandon systematic phonics in favor of “The Look…
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How to avoid the test prep trap.
This is a third post in in describing strategies to raise proficiency in reading scores. Let me clear however, “Test Prep” is NOT the answer. Do not spend money on workbooks promoting test prep. Let’s look at some evidenced-based strategies instead.
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How to prepare students for end of the year exams?
Let’s dig deeper into how to create 21st century learning experiences.
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How to prepare students for end of the year testing?
Yep! It’s that time of year again! What is the most effective way to prepare students for an end of year reading exam? Let’s first quickly eliminate the wrong ways! A.DO NOT Focus exclusively on practice items. (This is called Drill and Kill) B. DO…
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21st Century American Students: What do students really need to attain?
Educators can teach 21st century skills. The country lost an extraordinary American when Charlie Kirk passed away. This post is not whether I agree with Charlie’s ideology on all issues he brought to our attention and every issue he bravely debated. However, his sharp critique…
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21st Century American Schools: How do young students learn how to read?
Systematic phonics is the foundation of a high performing 21st century American /school. This is an evidence-based-researched-based proven approach to teaching young students how to read. The reading wars are over. Let’s look at “The Why” behind systematic phonics. 2. Works for ALL students. 3.…
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21st Century American Schools: How to differentiate instruction.
So what do we do when we have our students selected based on their data and have our instruction ready at our Teacher-led group only to realize the rest of the students are left hanging or worse doing low level “busy work.” Well you apply…
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How can we teach 21st century American small groups?
Digging deeper into Differentiated Student Learning Experiences after we have grouped students based on data, we need to re-structure our classroom. The Teacher-Led Group is the most effective for providing remediation and enrichment. Let’s look at the simple steps for our Teacher-Led Group. 1. Students…
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Differentiated Student Learning Experiences: Effective PLC.
Seeking ways to increase the effectiveness your PLC’s and increase the learning gains of ALL your students? You do not need some special expensive program or take time off of school to attend a PD. All you need to do is follow the simple steps…
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How can we have 21st century American professional learning?
Show me a high performing school where all students are making learning gains and all students are at or near grade level proficiency and I’ll show you an effective PLC within the school. The engine that drives data driven instruction and builds capacity is the…