Director of the West Plains Public Library @mizzou alumnus, @slu_official alumnus, passionate about literacy and community
Missouri, USA
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Fascinating article regarding the science of reading. What works? Strong phonics instruction(Plus, all other four pillars) from a researched core curriculum, a structured RTI system, and teachers/leaders versed in brain based reading instruction.
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Last night, @AngieHanlin recommended this article to teachers, school admin, and district leaders.
Strong leaders ensure teachers understand the #scienceofreading, have an action plan, and know how to make data-informed decisions to close the reading achievement gaps.
This article is a must read for all school and district Literacy leaders: eab.com/resources/research-rβ¦
β¦And Iβd recommend having a highlighter on hand, too!!βοΈ @EAB
Proud to be attending the Missouri Public Library Directorβs conference. More privileged that I get to hear from our State Librarian Robin Westphal.
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News Release β‘ The State Board of Education announced that Senator Karla Eslinger will assume the role as the stateβs next commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education effective June 1, 2024. Read the full release: dese.mo.gov/state-board-annoβ¦
ALT Karla Eslinger headshot
Thrilled to be present at @RuralLibAssoc conference in Wichita, to hear from the very best in the field from libraries across the nation. Todayβs discussion concerns intellectual freedom and the right to read.
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Never more true than with the use of #EdTech !
A new staff and a new journey with the βEnergy Bus.β Thank you @JonGordon11 for helping me shape the West Plains Public Library into a positive environment for my staff and our community.
I am honored and thrilled for this next chapter. m.facebook.com/story.php?stoβ¦
As we are in the middle of the testing season, this is a good reminder. The results of a one time exam, at the end of an academic year, does not determine a childβs future,nor does it capture the full scope of a childβs learning or growth.
Yes. Reading science is more than SOR. There exists fascinating research on student motivation, and student self-efficacy that must also be considered. Students should see themselves as readers and also love reading to be successful.
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Agree with the findings of this article. Schools must teach all five pillars of literacy and not phonics alone. Moreover, students need self-efficacy and metacognitive strategies that can often be left behind on phonics only programming.
Nancy Bailey: The Science of Reading and The Rejection of Picture Books
It's bad enough that picture books are an SoR sacrificial lamb but read-aloud may be next on the list.
Have we finally lost our minds?How many kids will be harmed in the process?
nancyebailey.com/2023/03/26/β¦
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Wow. When you compare APR numbers from MSIP 5 to MSIP 6. π«£π§. If I didnβt know any better, I would almost think thereβs an underlying agenda at work here. π¬π§π«£π€ hmmmβ¦ #data @MASALeaders @moasbo
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For Tier 1, we NEED:
1. To believe ALL can learn at high levels
2. To realize WE have the ability it takes.
3. To know their learning is OUR responsibility.
4. To apply our ability to our responsibility & design the BEST Tier 1 possible for our learners.
4 basic needs.
South Fork elementary sending home literacy/stem kits with students for spring break. Way to go β¦@wpzizzersβ© South Fork!
As we wrap up another @LrnFwdMO conference, I am proud to represent the organization for the south central Missouri region. I cannot wait until next year!
I am proud of my instructional coach β¦β¦@pjrodriguez723β© as she presents at the MO Learning Forward conference on building capacity with school leadership teams. β¦@wpzizzersβ©
A wonderful presentation by @JamesNottinghm at this years Missouri Learning Forward conference. #showmepd23
β¦@wpzizzersβ© third grade students inferring and writing about text in a comprehensive literacy activity called βtea partyβ. So proud of these kiddos.
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#BREAKING
John Mulford, deputy superintendent in @officialSPS, has agreed to interview - again - for the superintendent job in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He had been part of a pool of six semifinalists interviewed by Zoom. @