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Catherine Cook

@catherinecook.bsky.social
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Retired teacher but still teaching reading! 🇨🇦 Working towards changing literacy instruction in BC so all children will be taught to read and write. I like to post pictures of my horse, Tonya, too! 🐴

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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 · 28/01/2025
LETRS Advanced Spelling Screener. Just google and find a free copy.
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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 · 13/01/2025
Nate, sometimes you are too Canadian! 🇨🇦 I was trained to be a RR teacher. I thought I was being given THE BEST, researched model for teaching emergent readers. But after I looked at the evidence, I changed my practice. RR teachers are dedicated, but it's time they looked at the research.
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I just finished listening while out doing some chores. Both of you touched on a number of things I've been thinking about too! I had a few extra listeners, while I was outside too!
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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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
You’re welcome, Marc! It’s great to connect to another structured literacy advocate in Canada! 🇨🇦 The Ministry of Ed. In BC is still very reluctant to change their curriculum to structured literacy, and the more voices we have saying it’s more effective for our struggling readers, the better!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I love Jamie Clark's one pagers!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
This sounds like fun!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I have to admit, I called in to ask a question, when it started to look like the callers weren't directing the discussion in a productive way, but by the time I asked my question, you had both nailed lots of important issues on the topic! I should have had more confidence!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
I'm so excited to listen to your interview! I'm a little apprehensive about what you could say "out of pocket," but I'm sure it will be interesting!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
I can't wait to listen!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Oh my!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Congratulations!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Congratulations!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
It definitely is.
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
This is such good news! Having used UFLI as a tutor for over a year, I am not surprised by its effectiveness, especially as Tier 1 instruction.
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
It was an awesome discussion!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Awesome results!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Partner reading is an excellent method to practice fluency.
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Colin W. 🇨🇦 🇦🇺🇩🇪🌻 @grapemanca.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
There's a lot of resistance to change, particularly at teacher colleges: "Universities given two years to overhaul teaching degrees after education ministers' meeting." #edchat #bcedchat www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07...
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Universities will have to improve their teaching degrees or face consequences. The reactions have been mixed
Universities will be given two years to overhaul their education degrees or risk losing their accreditation as part of a national bid to fix Australia's teacher shortage.
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
It's really unfortunate that BCEd's usual suspects are so resistant to change. We can only hope that continued grass roots pressure and research evidence around learning will force them to change their ways.
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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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Amazing! I can't wait to hear your presentation!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
🤦🏼‍♀️ Still waiting for my copy to arrive! I'm glad the postal strike is finally over! Hopefully, it will arrive before next year. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
What a wonderful resource you have created! Bravo!
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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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Great question!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I remember reading this one, but I can't remember any details, only that it was a generational tale!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
I love that quote! We need to be kind to ourselves and others while we learn new ways to teach!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
This sounds amazing! You'll have to keep us posted on how the implementation goes!
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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
bostonglobe.com
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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Absolutely, but here in BC, this isn't happening at all. Does anyone have a different experience?
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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
righttoreadproject.com
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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
This is such a good blog!
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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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Melanie Brethour @melaniebrethour.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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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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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I keep telling myself that I’ve retired! Otherwise, I’d be doing the same! 😂
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
The curriculums were definitely flawed, the tricky part will be proving they were ‘intentionally’ flawed.
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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
I can’t wait to see the outcome of this one!
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
That has always been my experience too. The gadget is always a distraction.
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Catherine Cook @catherinecook.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
#EduSky #SOR
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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 · 04/12/2024
Thanks Shaunna! 😊
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