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Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com

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Chalk & Talk | Anna Stokke

Everyone wants to see children and young adults succeed in math, but it can be difficult to sort myths from facts in education. Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for conversations with leading educat...

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

This is a must listen for all educators with 2 of my favourite Canadian education advocates! Spring is trying valiantly to arrive in the Cariboo, but it's a struggle. Hay and carrot treats for Tonya!

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

New snow and a new episode of Chalk and Talk made feeding Tonya much nicer! The effects of declining math skills on science education is distressing! Well worth listening to!

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I stepped out of my comfort zone to ask a question about structured literacy vs balanced literacy and curriculum changes. Well worth a listen, if you’re interested in best practices for teaching kids to read! @bctf.bsky.social @bcpvpa.bsky.social

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

🗓️Save the date! I'm SO excited to present with colleagues, Melanie & Erica! Join us as we engage in conversation & share our learning about evidence-based practices in literacy instruction & how it has positively impacted our learners. #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

"There is no curriculum police." I find this statement both alarming and insulting. My role as an educator isn't just to teach, it's to ensure students have learned. #BCEd #EduSky #Teachers #KnowBetterDoBetter

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

First the news of a law suit against Fountas & Pinnell and now a university is being (rightfully) questioned about its literacy programming. I wonder what BC's universities are promoting or endorsing in their preservice ed. programs...🤔 #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA

atlantanewsfirst.com

Georgia State University accused of teaching ‘debunked’ reading methods

Multiple states have banned a method used to teach children to read for decades, but it’s still allowed in Georgia.

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

It's unfortunate there remains a significant percentage of school districts in #BCEd that continue to mandate the use of Fountas & Pinnell resources. The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners. #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA

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Two Mass. families sue famed literacy specialists, claiming reading curriculums were intentionally flawed - The Boston Globe

The complaint, which is seeking class action status, could spur others like it nationwide.

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Good read, #BCEd

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Shannon Saglio @shannonsaglio.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Good read about current challenges with curriculum shifts at the elementary level. "Equity isn’t about rushing to grade-level standards—it’s about providing the methodical teaching that the students in our classrooms deserve." #EduSky

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The Standards Trap: Why Grade-Level Teaching Fails Our Students

The Common Core Standards were marketed as a great equalizer—if we provided standards-aligned lessons, then all students would be prepared for college and career. But the more I learn about effecti…

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The Literacy View @theliteracyview.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

***BRAND NEW*** The Literacy View 🔥🔥🔥 Zach Grosell joins us to discuss the APM article by Christopher Peak, “New Reading Laws Sweep the Nation Following Sold a Story.” Will Lucy Make a Comeback? 🤨 Podcast: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... YouTube: 👀 youtu.be/ZtLYf6F4Rmk?... #edusky

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Paul Kirschner @paulkirschner.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Motivation doesn't lead to success; success leads to increased motivation. #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

If you're wanting to learn about #StructuredLiteracy and see how educators are changing their practice in British Columbia, join us! Everyone welcome - teachers, EAs, ECEs, principals, management, trustees. Change is happening! #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA www.facebook.com/share/g/1Gks...

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

“But I need to know how to teach kids.” Donna’s comment on the Elementary Education track! So many gems 💎 in this episode! Learn about AAA, Accuracy, Automaticity and Accessing meaning. Every one should have a listen. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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How do Fluency and Direct Instruction Improve Literacy Outcomes? with Jan Hasbrouck

Podcast Episode · The Direct Instruction Podcast · 2024-12-01 · 58m

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I demonstrated UFLI Lesson A in a K class this morning! New classroom, students, lesson, using a different computer, and projector. So many things to juggle and an unflattering video angle. But, it’s helpful for a T to see what it can look her classroom. #SOR

Photo of UFLI demonstration lesson. Nasal sounds.

Photo of UFLI demonstration lesson. We make sounds with our mouths.

Photo of UFLI demonstration lesson. Voice box on or off.

Photo of UFLI demonstration lesson. Sky writing.

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Kathy Rice @kathyrice.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

My son went through French Immersion. I saw this happen with his classmates. I’m also a teacher at an English speaking school. I’ve seen FI students change schools. Early identification is key! In #bced @davidebybc.bsky.social has mandated screening for k-3 students. It’s a positive FIRST step

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

➡️"Know thy impact."⬅️ John Hattie's work on effect size is eye-opening (Why wasn't I taught this in preservice ed?!). One shift I have fully embraced... "My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on my students' learning and achievement." #BCEd #BCEdChat #EduSky

visible-learning.org

VISIBLE LEARNING

Find out more about John Hattie's Visible Learning meta-study

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

ARCHERISM: We've gotta keep the TEACH in TEACHER. Someone told me that a teacher's responsibility is to "provide opportunities to learn" which surprised me. Teachers have a responsibility to ensure children have LEARNED. #BCEd #BCEdChat #Edusky

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I’ve been teaching for longer and had the same experience. Where’s the evidence #bced?

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

"Why aren’t we taught this during our education degrees!" This is the third comment I have received this week from new teachers who are now struggling with literacy instruction. Universities must do better in preparing teachers in pre-service education programs. It's time for change, #BCEd.

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Jessica Toste @jessicatoste.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 New #TosteTeam pub led by @brennanchandler.bsky.social focused on word reading skills for secondary students with LD. Included in a special issue of Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy edited by Townsend, Lupo, & colleagues. Access it here: tinyurl.com/JAALTosteTeam 1/3

Abstract for article titled "Instruction to support word-level reading skills for adolescent learners with learning disabilities."

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Jodi DeVries @jodidevries.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Do you teach older students? Do some of them struggle to fluently read the text in your courses? This new article from @brennanchandler.bsky.social, @jessicatoste.bsky.social and team is a great resource! It clearly walks through evidence-informed ways of supporting such students' reading. #edusky

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This was an excellent episode and clarifies some misunderstandings of SoR. I picked 3 quotes from Nathan Clemens to highlight. I listened while cleaning Tonya’s stall, because she’s still on stall rest! Alfalfa cubes for a treat! #EduSky

Phonemic awareness and phonics instruction should be merged.

We don’t want kids to guess words, we want them to use their knowledge of the alphabetic code to decode words, then use their knowledge of semantics, background knowledge and vocabulary to recognize the word they’ve read.

Does a program involve abundant practice in them reading words, spelling words and reading text?

Horse eating alfalfa cubes in her stall.

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Great discussion about how to harness the science of learning and what implementation can look like. It made my morning stall cleaning and feeding go quickly! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p... @mrzachg.bsky.social

Cleaning up Tonya’s stall, while Tonya eats stray hay.

After cleaning all the manure out of the stall.

Happy horse with a full hay bag and fresh shavings in her stall.

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Marcus Blair @mrblairteaches.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

It's been like a reunion these past couple of days on BlueSky. Our #bced starter pack has grown to 57 members and counting. Comment below if you'd like to be added. Also, if you've already noticed an influx of BC educators adding you, you've probably already been added to it. go.bsky.app/QkdaZxi

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hey #BCEd! Join us for the final session of the 7 Mighty Moves Book Study with @katelyonpr.bsky.social and Erica Wilson-Roberts. I'll be there too, adding my 2 cents worth! We're discussing Fluency and Comprehension!

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Great discussion between Brendan Lee and Nathaniel Swain about the Science of Learning! I was able to listen to some while doing chores and the rest with coffee. I picked out some great information from the transcript that I wanted to highlight! #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k...

Research is pointing directly to the fact that knowledge is the stuff we think with. Creative and Critical thinking doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

I always found it easier to teach kindergarten students the seven continents than it was to teach them about the local area.

Mode A is explicit instruction. Mode B is when the teacher is facilitating projects. 80% mode A, 20% mode B.

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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Thanks for listening. I'm really glad you found it useful. For anyone else who might be interested, the episode can be found here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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S4E8: Christopher Such on Practical Approaches to Science of Reading Implementation

Podcast Episode · Progressively Incorrect · 11/03/2024 · 1 sec

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Dr Katharine Barden @katharinebarden.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Catching up on a few literacy podcasts this week... Highly recommend @suchmo83.bsky.social on Progressively Incorrect with @mrzachg.bsky.social - clear and very practical, especially on teaching reading fluency.

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Great quote from this article! Well worth reading! "Students require multiple, overlapping, partial representations of knowledge in order to transfer it to new contexts."

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Kathy Rastle @kathyrastle.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

**New paper** in Nature Human Behaviour shows that pupils in low- and middle-income countries #LMICs are failing to acquire the most basic skills needed for reading comprehension. Evidence-aligned #phonics instruction needed to meet global literacy goals #SDGs www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Inadequate foundational decoding skills constrain global literacy goals for pupils in low- and middle-income countries - Nature Human Behaviour

Crawford et al. report data from over half a million pupils from 48 low- and middle-income countries, showing that pupils across the first three instructional years are failing to acquire the most bas...

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

My poor girl, Tonya, has to be locked up in her stall because she has a sore leg! Lots of wood chips for bedding, hay for eating, and water for drinking, too! She’s feeling better already. She’s keeping me busy.

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Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

🎙️ Automaticity with math facts is key! It builds a strong foundation for tackling more complex math. In this episode, I walk through research-backed techniques. 🚀 Over 2200 downloads already! Please continue to spread the word! open.spotify.com/episode/4mQs...

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How to Build Automaticity with Math Facts: A Practical Guide (Ep 36)

Chalk & Talk · Episode

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Zach Groshell @mrzachg.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

So you know how you kind of just teach the material directly and explicitly despite your university telling you, directly and explicitly, that you should let the kids inquire into the material and make their own discoveries? Well, this book is for you!

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

This is a fabulous episode where @rastokke.bsky.social goes through the best, research backed techniques for developing math fact automaticity! A crucial building block for more complex math! Highly recommended listen!

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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Hello #EduSky! I’m a retired teacher in British Columbia, 🇨🇦 hoping to connect to others interested in the Science of Learning, Reading and effective teaching practices.

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