In this episode, I’m sharing what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what’s evolving in my Structured Writing program for 2026.

After a short break, I reflect on where writing instruction feels different right now, especially as more teachers are rethinking digital tools, screen time, and the return to physical notebooks. I talk through new research that’s shaping my thinking, including insights from The Digital Delusion by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, and how it’s influencing the way I design writing instruction.

You’ll hear updates on:

• The shift toward a One-Click Curriculum that makes materials easier to find and use
• How daily warm-ups and quick writes are expanding to include story starters
• Why creative writing and voice matter more than ever
• A new Reading Lab format that brings structured discussion into reading instruction
• How CER is being intentionally connected across ELA, science, history, and math
• What’s coming next for grades 4 through 8

This episode is especially helpful if you teach upper elementary or middle school and are thinking about how to balance structure, creativity, and meaningful writing practice in the year ahead.

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