Douglas Fisher

Literacy is for Life.

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When PLCs work well, students feel the impact first. That’s why we created a new PLC+ page at https://t.co/IYhCkZdG2s that highlights the mindframes, processes & resources that help teams stay focused on what matters most: student learning.
#PLC #K12Education

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I recently sat down with host Susan Lambert on Amplify's Science of Reading: The Podcast. Listen in as we discuss what the Science of Reading looks like for adolescent readers. https://t.co/SGrdqrGFCn
#edpodcast #teachingreading #adolescentreading #scienceofreading

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Excited to giveaway Fisher & Frey books this month. Head over to my Instagram to read the rules and enter to win!
Good luck!
#BookGiveaway #Teachers #ProfessionalBooks

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The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day—celebrates the birth of American independence from the British Empire. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence & 2 days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence.

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As tells us, don't be THAT coach!
Don't just stand by waiting for someone to fail.
Who can relate to this?
#teachercoaching #education #teachers #schoolleaders

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In Your Illustrated Guide to Classroom Management, we discuss Affective Statements (aka I-statements) as a communication strategy that shifts interaction from blame toward openness & dialogue. This approach helps students feel less defensive & more willing to engage.
#communicate

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In this 2013 article, Nancy & I explored why students so often share opinions without grounding them in what they’ve learned—and what teachers can do to change that.
I’m struck by how relevant its message still is.
https://t.co/pyjDLGUdl5
#education #writinginstruction

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Visible Learning offers a huge body of evidence about what impacts Student learning. Any effect size > 0.40 signals the potential to accelerate learning.
It’s exciting to see how many high‑impact influences tie directly to effective classroom management.
#visiblelearning #ed

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In The Next Generations of PLCs, Nancy & I share our thoughts on how PLCs can be powerful drivers of equity, efficacy & lasting school improvement. @LanguageMagazine
https://t.co/yRzyzAU599
#SchoolLeaders #PLCs #k12Education

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Today we honor the fathers and mentors whose presence and guidance shape students’ lives in meaningful ways. Grateful for all who support children's growth.
#Education #fathersday

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Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US & the ongoing pursuit of justice & dignity for all. It’s a reminder that progress in education requires both historical awareness & intentional action.
#education #juneteenth

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"Classroom management isn't about reacting to problems. It's about building routines and organization so that learning flows without interruption."
Watch Principal Carl Blythe & teachers share their classroom routines that make that possible.
#education #classroommanagement

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In this short clip, Nancy Frey explains the difference between classroom management & discipline—and why getting it right shapes the conditions for learning.
Full webinar: https://t.co/YbgjYYn7gF
#education #teachers #classroommanagement #classroom discipline

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"...stop asking 'how do we raise scores' & start naming the specific, solvable challenge your team can actually affect."
Nancy joined the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast where she & host Danny Bauer discussed PLCs, teacher burnout & more!
https://t.co/wYfWyO1Xjj
#edpodcast

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How do you view management & discipline in your classroom?
In Your Illustrated Guide to Classroom Management, we explore the fundamentals of management & discipline with clear explanations of what they are, how they differ, & how they work together.
#education #teachers

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Grateful to John Hattie for his foreword to Your Illustrated Guide to Classroom Management.
As he writes, "Ultimately, classroom management is not about maintaining order—it is about maximizing impact."
We couldn't agree more.
https://t.co/qtcrHBX7Pm
#education #teachers

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Would love to hear what adolescents are reading!
#SummerPrep #Reading #YA #AdolescentLiterature

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For deliberate practice to occur, teachers need structured opportunities to rehearse, analyze, and refine specific instructional moves in a safe, feedback-rich environment.
#education #teachers #teachercoach #professionaldevelopment

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"Everyone is a coach and everyone is coached." Great insights on Teacher Coaching from Nancy Frey on this episode of Principal Center Radio.
https://t.co/zmPmbnRrKU
#InstructionalCoach #SchoolLeaders #EdPodcast #K12Education

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Clarity doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional leadership, shared language, & consistent practice. Our recent blog explores how schools move from posting objectives to cultivating true student ownership of learning.
https://t.co/a7v3KoMrzX
#edblog