Posts tagged literacy instruction
Why “Science of Reading” Is Only the Beginning
Why “Science of Reading” Is Only the Beginning

The Science of Reading gives us the research, but implementation is where the real work begins. This blog explores five practical ways K–12 principals can turn reading research into everyday practice through stronger classroom routines, purposeful coaching, aligned interventions, intentional planning, and data-driven decision-making.

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Too Many Initiatives, Not Enough Impact: The Real Problem in Schools
Too Many Initiatives, Not Enough Impact: The Real Problem in Schools

Here’s the reality: most schools don’t struggle because they lack good ideas; they struggle because those ideas never fully reach the classroom. If you’re a principal juggling multiple initiatives, supporting overwhelmed teachers, and still not seeing the results you know are possible… this is for you.

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When Teachers Are the Last to Know: AI in K–12 and the Educator Voice Gap
When Teachers Are the Last to Know: AI in K–12 and the Educator Voice Gap

AI is already shaping classrooms, but many principals are leading this shift without fully engaging the people who matter most: their teachers. This blog breaks down what’s happening on the ground, why the gap between adoption and support is growing, and what it looks like when schools move from top-down decisions to teacher-led innovation. If you’re making decisions about AI in your school, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

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Moving Beyond Cueing and Embracing The Science of Reading
Moving Beyond Cueing and Embracing The Science of Reading

Recent NAEP results reveal that fewer than one-third of U.S. fourth and eighth graders are reading proficiently, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink literacy instruction. This blog challenges the outdated three-cueing system—once popular but now proven ineffective—and advocates for the Science of Reading.

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