Author and educator. Hiker and swimmer. Taught at the University of New Hampshire for 38 years.
Durham, NH
Joined February 2015
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Here is a podcast that I did with Ralph Fletcher about my new book, Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through Eight Big Ideas.
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Happy to announce that the audiobook for Literacy's Democratic Roots is now available heinemann.com/products/abk17…
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Excited to share our new book coming out in November, written by myself and @ConferringCarl . Even more excited for how it will support teachers and students' writing! Link for preorder: heinemann.com/products/e1364…
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This event is free and open to all!
Upcoming Webinar with Kelly Gallagher erwc.blog/2023/09/12/upcomin… #ERWC @WRITE_Center @CSUMB_education @CSU_ERWC @MariamOgle @boggsliteracy @ElGovEcon @ShireenPavri
Excited to see the first copy of my new book--a labor of love that explores the big ideas that open literacy learning to all students. Thanks to all who helped make it happen.
A wonderful tribute from one great educator to another. readingrecovery.org/marie-cl…
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Book #️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ of summer ✅
I can't believe I've waited so long in my career to read this, but I'm grateful for the second edition to put this on my radar. A classic example of right book, right time. I really hope I can live up to the way it's inspired me in the fall.
@KyleneBeers
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"The paramount importance of getting the term “proficient” right as applied to NAEP scores, a simple matter of correct vocabulary, should be obvious when discussing—of all things—children learning how to read." @GovMikeDeWine @OHEducation
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I enjoyed this chance to talk about my new book, Literacy's Democratic Roots--and other topics. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/n… @HeinemannPub
So sad to share the news that David Bartholomae has passed away. He was a giant in the field--a great teacher, mentor, and human being.
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Captain Underpants has turned 25--birthday greetings to the Captain, and thanks to Dav Pilkey who was told he could never make a living by creating cartoon books of a principal in underwear turned superhero.
Just saw the cover for my new book--Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through Eight Big Ideas. I explore a set of ideas that open doors for all language users. It will be out in September.
The SOR case builds on the claim that there is a crisis in U.S. achievement--caused by poor instruction. But reading results from the PISA (2018) and PIRLS (2016) international studies show the US doing comparatively well. A need to improve, always. But a crisis?
This tweet was the launching pad for my new book, "Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through Eight Big Ideas." It will come out in September. Thanks to @WeAreTeachers
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“The “Sold a Story” podcast takes the fabricated phonics debate a step further, attacking the integrity of a group of educators who have led pioneering research and helped advance our field.”
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I’m with @TimRasinski1 @DoctorSam7 @RacheGabriel @plthomasEdD…
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We are launching literacy workshop this year after several years of traditional workshop. I can’t wait to dive in to this treasure and further support my teachers in fostering and developing an understanding of the reciprocity of reading and writing. @EllinKeene #wisdgreatness
The Latin root word for "liberty" and "library" is the same word, "liber." Something to think about in this time of censorship.
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When embracing the "science of reading" ensure that science includes phonics & decoding AND ALSO the science of comprehension, vocabulary, fluency & self-regulation. Keep top of mind,learners differ. We teach readers, not just reading.
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