Dr. Colleen E. Stearns

God, family, books, literacy ed, curriculum development, fitness, food, coffee, wine, travel, Steelers football. VP of Curriculum & Grad School Professor

[Robin McClellan @robin_mcclellan]

Let 2023 be the year we ALL move to ACT on what we know about reading science. The collective awakening about reading instruction continues. This editorial describes our awakening. Will you describe yours? https://t.co/oTL6NAY5ze @edukings @JaredMyracle

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@researchED_US was the best conference I’ve ever attended. Hands down. A must-do for all educators!

[Natalie Wexler @natwexler]

Why should teachers attend an event where they learn about cognitive science?

It can make their jobs easier--& they didn't learn this stuff in ed school.

And--like #researchFRED last weekend--it's fun. @ClassroomWonder @researchED_US

More in my post:

https://t.co/QM8vWyg9pm

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

#KnowledgeMatters News:

Today, we are announcing a number of exciting new efforts to raise the profile of knowledge-rich instruction.

You can explore all via our newly-enhanced website, which features images from our School Tour visits:
https://t.co/z0iAjVN1lQ 💙

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[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@caitlynstearns_ He’s a hybrid brat-dog-human

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

“How can I build students’ vocabulary?”

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

Students who read a series of texts on the same topic, learn far more tier II vocabulary words, than those who jump from unit to unit/topic to topic -- David Liben. #CurriculumMatters

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@caitlynstearns_ Um, welcome to … writing.

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@caitlynstearns_ Well, nothing.

[Karen Vaites @karenvaites]

There is a community of Eds focused on high-quality curriculum & instruction.

That community talks all the time about how to accelerate learning for kids. There are entire curricula designed for it.

See this @CurriculumMatrs event w @ColleenStearns2…

https://t.co/r3YEw6Unto

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs Adopt HQIM such as @WitWisdomELA @Amplify @eureka_math and others. A true HQIM will have acceleration built in!

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs Adaptive software that students can use at home. Communicate with parents how students should be engaging with this software in a way that will accelerate their learning.

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs As a parent, I appreciate clarity on the diagnosed learning gaps so I can actively support at home. Provide specific information to parents.

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs A4: Teachers need to understand how to approach #acceleration with all students: https://t.co/20ZUZyNus8

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs A3: Content-specific disciplines, such as science, need to approach #acceleration by considering those k/s that transcend across content areas. We are focused on the Science & Engineering Practices in all science courses https://t.co/eGQCpGWWCF

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@mcglynn3 @kyairb @janiselane22 @CurriculumMatrs @kstoryscotti @BaltimoreLiter1 @PlaceTos @justincholbrook @SonjaSantelises @TNTP And they've learned a LOT this year about things we didn't necessarily plan on - tech literacy, etc.

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs Mini-diagnostics followed by micro-interventions of prerequisite knowledge/skills in the context of grade-level content!

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs A2: Loving this guide, which provides strategies for acceleration. Check it out! https://t.co/Ji0O8XP5I1

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@kyairb @CurriculumMatrs My hope is that the discussion about equity continues to be elevated in relation to HQIM.

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@janiselane22 @CurriculumMatrs Yes! HQIM and educative curriculum make acceleration possible in all classrooms. Teachers learn how to accelerate when they use the curriculum.

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

@CurriculumMatrs #acceleration is possible in all content areas!

[Dr. Colleen E. Stearns @ColleenStearns2]

We start in five minutes! Come hang out with us for a bit while we discuss accelerated instruction!

[Curriculum Matters @CurriculumMatrs]

Questions are posted for tonight's #CurriculumMatters Chat about HOW to Accelerate, Not Remediate: https://t.co/y1VvxRehGa

Join @ColleenStearns2 @mcglynn3 at 8pm ET!

The webinar that inspired it all:
https://t.co/h3UaRbNSnh