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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.

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.

You Want a Confederate Monument? My Body Is a Confederate Monument nytimes.com/2020/06/26/opi…

We are so proud to see this! Wonderful key statements to support the concept of being in the The Learning Pit 💖 James Nottingham #PracticeMakesProgress

Help create #teacherdevelopment opportunities in your school. Apply for the new M.A. in Teacher Leadership Program at ow.ly/C8il50BiG1i.

Tonight is workshop #1 in the Primary Pathway! Join us as we learn from Tim Rasinski ! 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-next/progr… #ILANext ILA

buzzsprout.com/1338925/6893735 Hope you get one new idea.

During our recent free digital event, hosts Dr. Kenneth Kunz (he/him) and Diane Lapp asked our guest speakers what advice they would give the next U.S. Secretary of Education. We hope Dr. Miguel A. Cardona looks at the answers. bit.ly/ILA_EarlyLit20…

Like all of you, I’ve been feeling so many emotions since yesterday. I tried to put my thoughts down here:

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

⁦Diane Lapp⁩ fb.watch/5rCdx0pGJk/

What do you think? journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.117…

A few ideas to support back to school planning. storage.snappages.site/r58qw9uhkr/ass…

I voted in the ILA 2022 Board Election! #ILAelection secure.intelliscaninc.net/ila/2022/index…

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A few ideas to support close reading. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-…

Here's a visual of my close reading podcast. x.com/JKolota/status…