In this conversation, Nicole Kade, Chief Education Officer of Greenfield Learning, shares her personal journey as a struggling reader and discusses the current challenges in literacy education. She emphasizes the importance of structured literacy, the need for effective teaching practices, and the role of MTSS in supporting struggling readers. Nicole also highlights the significance of engaging students and addressing emotional aspects of learning to read, while advocating for the use of technology as a supportive tool in literacy instruction.

Resources:

https://www.voyagersopris.com/products/reading/rewards  

https://www.thereadingleague.org/compass/

A Teachers Guide to Making Phonics Explicit

Website: www.greenfieldlearning.com

Facebook: @GreenfieldLearning

Twitter: @GreenfieldLearn

LinkedIn: @Greenfield Learning Inc

Branching Minds Resources:

• Why We Teach Reading This Way: Understanding Literacy Basics Through the Science of Reading
• Literacy Basics Slides
• Early Literacy and Branching Minds Article
• Early Literacy Webinar

Takeaways:

• Structured literacy is essential for effective reading instruction.
• Many students are not receiving the explicit instruction they need to learn to read.
• Teachers face challenges due to competing initiatives and lack of resources.
• MTSS provides a framework for supporting struggling readers effectively.
• Engagement and relationships are key to motivating students to read.
• Technology can enhance literacy instruction when used intentionally.
• Addressing emotional aspects of learning is crucial for student success.
• Teachers need to be equipped with the right tools and training to support literacy.
• It's never too late for students to learn to read.

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