Chasing Wonder: Fluency and Access for All Readers

Last week I attended another virtual Teaching That Succeeds event. Hosted by Holly, Elana, and Kata, this free session focused on the decoding threshold: the point when older students disengage from difficult readings. The mini conference offered two concurrent sessions; I chose Steve Chiger’s “Tier 1 Approaches for Helping Secondary Readers Access Complex Texts.” The … More Chasing Wonder: Fluency and Access for All Readers

#TLC: 3 Practices That Help Students Build Meaning

A teacher’s work never stops. Some of us may get summers off, but how are we spending our time? Attending professional developments, planning for the next year, sorting through our classroom supplies. My brain is always buzzing with ways to improve my craft. I decided to attend the Teaching That Succeeds Virtual Symposium. And I … More #TLC: 3 Practices That Help Students Build Meaning