📢New chapter, same passion... Forever on fire for TEKS-based literacy practices that work and excited about building lasting partnerships! lakishaballconsulting.com

Episode 6 of the #KnowledgeMatters Podcast is a culmination of the information shared throughout the series and Natalie Wexler nails it🎯: When we use practices grounded in cognitive science, TEACHING AND LEARNING are easier in ANY subject! Listen here: tinyurl.com/ynnhd8jd

15 Deep Quotes about Life: 1.

It’s good to have high expectations for students. It’s great to raise the bar.  But here's the thing:  those high expectations are actually counterproductive if we do not simultaneously support, encourage, and empower our students to rise to the challenge.

We often assume students will learn by doing - that learning IS activity. But learning is a change in long-term memory, not just being busy. Direct instruction makes those changes happen by checking for understanding and systematically removing scaffolds: I do, we do, you do.

Blessings on the journey ✌🏽

The less you respond to rude people, the more peaceful your life becomes. 🌿💫

Most schools rely on leveled reading. A new book by Tim Shanahan shows there's no good evidence to support that approach. What can teachers do instead? The book offers good ideas but omits something key: build kids' knowledge. More in my latest post: nataliewexler.substack.com/p/debunking-th…

📣We are loving Melaika A. Brown’s blog over at Knowledge Matters Campaign 💗 “When we don’t build on background knowledge or offer scaffolds to connect students with challenging, grade-level content, working memory soon overflows and learning all but shuts down.” knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/teaching-…

#Room212

We need for doctors to know their stuff, but it’s also really nice when they have a good “bedside manner.” The same is true in the classroom. Teachers need expertise… but it’s also great when they have a way with kids. I guarantee you it makes a difference to the students.

Leadership is not about having power over others, and it isn’t about telling people what to do. Being a leader means caring about the people you’re leading and focusing on their success more than your own. #edchat

Principals and district leaders must build their knowledge in the Science of Reading and Learning! The schools where real change is taking place ALWAYS have a principal and district leader with deep knowledge. You can’t lead what you haven’t learned! wallacefoundation.org/report/how-pri…

This 👇🏽 Yes! 👏🏽 👏🏽🫶🏽

Enabling students to become proficient readers takes more than “the basics.” 🧠 Comprehension grows from all they learn in science, social studies, and the arts. Read more via @nat_wexler ⬇️ nataliewexler.substack.com/p/whats-really… #KnowledgeMatters #HistoryMatters

Take a closer look at Module 2 of our Self-Paced Training! This short video shows how the Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) supports stronger writing across grades and subjects—helping students think clearly, plan effectively, and write with purpose. #TheWritingRevolution

Episode 4 drops tomorrow! Don’t miss it! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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