Insights & Field Notes

Delighted to have been a guest on the Grammar Girl podcast!

Knowledge building creates a bridge for older students - the road must be rich in vocabulary and composed of interrelated, engaging topics.

Students can accelerate their reading skills while focusing on course content. Really! Fluency routines are the way.

There is a real problem in secondary schools - too many students are struggling to read. The good news is, this problem is totally solvable.

Cross content learning moves engage students in reading, writing, and discussion to learn necessary content and skills.

The science of reading has recently gotten a lot of attention for K-5 students. What might any of it mean for middle and high schools?