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We are at a critical point in our country’s history. If you do not understand the complexities and promise of our past, you cannot imagine a better future. We either invest in the humanities, including history and civics, or we forfeit our democracy. usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

Poetry Friday: Hope, Continued readingtothecore.com/2023/05/05/poe…

"Policy makers don’t necessarily want to hear that the science is more complex and less certain than we thought. It’s much easier to get public support for a handful of “proven” practices." Governor Mike DeWine OH Dept of Ed and Workforce kappanonline.org/science-of-rea…

Poetry Friday: More Poems of Hope readingtothecore.com/2023/05/11/poe…

We're nearing the end of the alphabet. X is for Hope. Why? Find out here: readingtothecore.com/2023/05/19/poe… #poetryfriday

Sound familiar? “Those who question it… are portrayed as unenlightened or even as science deniers, including many experienced, dedicated & successful teachers who contend daily with the complex, multifaceted challenges of teaching children how to read.” tinyurl.com/7wd9rttr

The troops who stormed the shores of Normandy 79 years ago represent the greatest generation in our history.   They answered the free world’s call at its greatest hour of need.   They kept the ultimate faith to our country and democracy, and we must keep our sacred obligation to

Lately, I'm left scratching my head at the way key concepts about reading instruction are explained and defined. So, I made a glossary and provided links to hopefully clear up confusion. I hope it's helpful! jenniferserravallo.com/blog/glossary-…

"These findings, for the first time, revealed the important relationships of early reading for pleasure with subsequent brain and cognitive development and mental well-being"

At 5:15 am, 160 years ago today, Brigadier General John Buford crossed in front of the Lutheran Seminary w/ his small band of cavalry. They took position on McPherson’s Ridge outside the small town of Gettysburg. Their actions during 3 hours would lead to saving our nation.

Brilliant, as always! "The goal is to make sure [children] have a relationship with language and with literacy."

I usually preface a post with an excerpt from what I post, but every word of this breathtakingly beautiful and profound essay by the great retired Justice Rosie Abella of Canada is so perfect that I can’t bring myself to do anything but say: please read ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

This is one of my favorite collections!

We all love the Moon, so let's celebrate some fabulous 2023 books about our closest companion in space. This week @kateallenfox shares her wonderful book. tinyurl.com/2v5s6efh Little, Brown Young Readers

I'm hosting Poetry Friday this week and the link up is live. Can't wait to ready your posts! readingtothecore.com/2023/10/12/poe… #poetryfriday

I never really thought about it, but I think it might be foxes.

Happy National Poetry Month! Head over to my newsletter to read an interview with Travis Jonker about the making of my new book, POETRY COMICS.

To celebrate this amazing/historic season of women’s basketball, I’m giving away a signed hardcover copy of HOOPS with an original ink drawing of Caitlin Clark inside. Like, comment, or repost to enter (or do all 3 to enter 3 times!). I’ll pick a winner Friday morning. 🏀📚⛹️‍♀️

It's been one month since THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN came out! 🎉 To celebrate, ✨I'm giving away 5 copies!✨ To enter, follow me and RT this post. Comment the name of your best friend for an extra entry. I'll tag 5 random winners on 7/15 @ 2pm PT. US only.