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Kate Lyon

@katelyonpr.bsky.social
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Learner. Primary Teacher & District Librarian. Public Library Trustee. Working toward equity in education. Reading and writing is a basic human right.🇨🇦

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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Grateful to POPFASD for inviting us to present later this month.🙏🏽 #BCEd
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Flashlight Night! Such a fun way to engage with families and welcome them to schools. 🔦📚💕 #BCEd #BCTLA #TeacherLibrarian #FamilyLiteracy #Literacy
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Ever hosted a book-tasting café? Such a playful, low-stakes event to welcome parents and families into schools and showcase some amazing books. #BCEd #BCTLA #TeacherLibrarian #Literacy
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Yes! It’s time to bring evidence-based literacy and language practices into #BCEd StrongStart centres!!! I’ve started…and I love connecting parents to the research! #SoR #EarlyLearning #StrongStart
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Colin W. 🇨🇦 🇦🇺🇩🇪🌻 @grapemanca.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
"While it is true that testing requires time, well-designed assessments complement instructional practices and inform interventions. Rejecting these tools outright limits the system’s ability to ensure equity and accountability." #bcedchat #bced #bctf open.substack.com/pub/oneducat...
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Teacher Autonomy and Professional Accountability
Last week’s blog generated quite a bit of interest in the issue of teacher autonomy, prompting me to elaborate at some of the underlying issues that I only touched upon lightly in that blog.
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msbenison.bsky.social @msbenison.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
#Edusky #SOR When it comes to English Language Learners...
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Melanie Raymond @psychedupnorth.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
On February 14th, join me, Erica Roberts & @katelyonpr.bsky.social as we share our collective experience & knowledge about effective, evidence-based literacy practices for all students, including those who may present with FASD. #lit4all #bced #equity live.fasdoutreach.ca/register/334...
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Excellent read, #BCEd "Comprehension is not a skill or set of skills; rather, it is a complex multidimensional ability."
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 #BCEd
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Preservice Teacher Education Programs need to change in #BCEd. "It's not because teachers don't want to help children know how to read well, they don't come in with the tools, and they have to have the tools and the knowledge." #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky
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Why Teacher Training is Important - Tracy Weeden
YouTube video by Hopeville: How to Win The Reading Wars
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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 · 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 · 19/12/2024
Grateful for this video - a rich learning opportunity to share with students in classrooms with @waub.bsky.social and pairs well with local Seasonal Rounds. #BCEd #BCEdChat #EduSky #WinterSolstice
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The Importance of Winter Solstice in Indigenous Culture
YouTube video by The Weather Network
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Check it out, #BCEd, #BCEdChat, #BCTF, #BCPVPA
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Taken from the Empowering Literacy in British Columbia 4-Part webinar series. Check them out! Link is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jE6... #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky The Science of Reading is NOT...
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
The science of reading is not just phonics. The science of reading is not just phonics. The science of reading is not just phonics. Learning to read is a complex process! This 3-part video series is great bite-size professional development. Check them out! #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky
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The Science of Reading Basics, Part 1: The Reading Brain
YouTube video by Zaner-Bloser
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Good reminder... #BCEd #BCEdChat #EduSky #Teachers
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Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
"What you permit, you promote. If we permit little effort or incomplete work, we are promoting this work ethic." This is a great quote from @drcastelino.bsky.social in my latest podcast episode on homework. open.spotify.com/episode/2yFM...
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Homework that works with Jo Castelino (Ep 37)
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Apply for a free set of Cedar Schools Decodable Books from Strong Nations Publishers (valued at $159 CAD). This collection is designed to support early literacy through inclusive, culturally relevant, and accessible text. #BCEd #Canada #StructuredLiteracy #StrongNations #EduSky
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Kyndryl Canada and Dyslexia Canada collaborate to boost literacy for dyslexic Indigenous youth — Dyslexia Canada
Together the organizations will provide free dyslexia-friendly books to Canadian schools and libraries, with a focus on remote and Indigenous communities.
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Learning about and preparing for the Winter Solstice by creating temporary art with loose parts. #BCEd #SD52 #TsmsyenTerritory #EduSky
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I ❤️ Menti Word Clouds! This was created by educators who participated in BC's 7 Mighty Moves book study (by @lindsaykemeny.bsky.social). #StructuredLiteracy #SoR #AlwaysLearning #EduSky Phonics instruction is...
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Learning to read (and write) is a basic human right.⚖️ Have you read the OHRC Right to Read inquiry report?👀 This is such an important Canadian document that is helping provinces and territories recognize the inequities and barriers in education. #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA
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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
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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 · 10/12/2024
Learning styles are a myth. Learning styles are a myth. Learning styles are a myth. Please share widely. #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCPoli #Edusky Click the Link: app.7taps.com/5p9vMc27v3fE
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Good read, #BCEd
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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 · 07/12/2024
The Canadian Paediatric Society issued a position statement in October 2024: "Being able to read, write, and understand written text is essential to participating in society, achieving goals, developing knowledge, and fulfilling potential." #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky
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Literacy in school-aged children: A paediatric approach to advocacy and assessment | Canadian Paediatric Society
Literacy is a key social determinant of health that affects the daily socioemotional lives of children and their economic prospects later in life. Being able to read, write, and understand written tex...
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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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Colin W. 🇨🇦 🇦🇺🇩🇪🌻 @grapemanca.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
This is your periodic reminder that classroom teachers (esp. in smaller districts) shouldn't have to create (or buy) everything from scratch. Only careerists believe that nonsense. Back when our #BCEd MoE took curriculum seriously, it actually provided helpful resources. #bcedchat #bcpoli
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Check out our Book Study for British Columbia Educators! All 4 sessions are now available on Dyslexia Canada's YouTube channel!📕 #BCEd #BCEdChat #7MightyMoves #Edusky
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7 Mighty Moves Book Study - YouTube
Join Dyslexia Canada and BC educators for this four-part book study where we will explore Lindsay Kemeny’s Seven Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tes...
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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
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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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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I've been teaching for 25+ years, and it's only been within the last 5 that I was introduced to the hierarchy of evidence. I wonder how many programs and initiatives are promoted in #BCEd with little to no evidence. Is it a matter of who has the loudest voice & the largest platform? Hmm...
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Early Screening for Kindergarten - Grade 3 Students in British Columbia, beginning September 2025! Coming this Fall/Winter - professional learning grants to school districts & independent schools to access additional training & education programs for teachers & support staff. #BCEd #BCPoli #EduSky
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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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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Early Screening for Kindergarten - Grade 3 Students in British Columbia, beginning September 2025! Coming this Fall/Winter - professional learning grants to school districts & independent schools to access additional training & education programs for teachers & support staff. #BCEd #BCPoli #EduSky
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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
...aaand that's a wrap! It was a great experience hosting a 7 Mighty Moves book study for BC Educators. My cohost, Erica Roberts, and I are so grateful to be working and learning alongside the Dyslexia Canada team - thank you! #BCEd #SoR #KnowBetterDoBetter #AlwaysLearning
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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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Kate Lyon @katelyonpr.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Getting ready for tomorrow’s final session - join us, #BCEd! #7MightyMoves #AlwaysLearning
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