WKU Literacy

Official page of the WKU Literacy Education MAE

[James @rebelsoftoday]

My favorite bell hooks quote has to be:

“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility”

Those words are etched onto my heart forever.

[Warren County Public Library @warrencountypl]

Open to the public starting TOMORROW MORNING at 9:00 a.m. Don't miss out on everyone's favorite Used Book Sale!

[Gifted Studies @GiftedStudies]

Registration is now open for the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar!

https://t.co/ej8T5gjAAF

@WKUCEBS @wkuste #2e #gtchat

[Elfrieda H. Hiebert @freddywrites]

In a 2017 article, I identify 3 issues that need attention re: the text diet of struggling readers: 1) texts must be meaningful; 2) texts need repetition of morphologically/phonologically consistent words; 3) readers must read a lot!
Read the article at:
https://t.co/YhZyck6Nd8

[Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. @janhasbrouck]

"Findings support the premise that word meaning knowledge facilitates accurate and fluent word reading, and that instruction explicitly integrating word reading and word meaning may be an effective support for upper elementary students with dyslexia."
https://t.co/YuFJLNwb7g

[Warren County Public Library @warrencountypl]

NEXT WEEK! Shelli R. Johannes will be rounding out our summer-long STEM STAMPEDE with a variety of events!

Get your free tickets today at https://t.co/W1ZH7v3Xab!

[Tiffany Peltier, Ph.D.🌸 @tiffany_peltier]

New research out!

"This best-evidence synthesis reviews the past 20 years of rigorous reading intervention research 2 identify effective programs of instruction for Grade K–3 English Learners (ELs)..."

https://t.co/jMehuDth8c

[Dr. C @DrC_WKU]

CTE is looking for two rockstar Special Ed. Assistants (one in our resource classroom and one in our MSD classroom). Have you ever wanted to do something really special? Here's your chance! CTE is looking for two Special Education Assistants. Apply today!

[WBKO News @wbkotv]

It’s a meeting of the minds for speech language pathologists and special education teachers with one common goal in mind—how to best communicate with students. Amy Bingham takes us inside Camp COLLAB where the students aren’t the only ones learning. https://t.co/pE3vEVA5QA

[aeriale celebrates native heritage month @arcticisleteach]

Teachers: Children are not disadvantaged because of their race. They experience disadvantages because our society is racist. This distinction is important. Our babies don’t need pity. They need affirmation — just as they are — and for you to work toward dismantling systemic harm.

[Scott Bayer #THEBOOKCHAT co-founder @Lyricalswordz]

We are so excited for our final book of the year, Patron Saints of Nothing, by @randyribay! Join guest host @triciaebarvia for #THEBOOKCHAT on May 30 to discuss this powerful coming-of-age story. All are welcome!

[Stephanie Martin @WKUmartin]

Topper Student Teachers 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Stephanie Martin @WKUmartin]

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[WKU STE @WKUSTE]

We are so excited to announce that WKU is now extending its educator discount to border states! #ClimbWithUs #TopperTeacher @WKUCEBS https://t.co/r9DjThZ59n

[ILA @ILAToday]

Join us on April 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET for another free #ILAWebinar. Sponsored by @HeinemannPub, this webinar features @drtharris, who will establish a rationale for determining and evaluating quality resources and practices. https://t.co/Xmy9YF4zve

[WKU Literacy @LiteracyWku]

We are so excited for the Kentucky Reading Project Share Fair on April 24th! @krp @WKUSTE @KyLiteracy #topperteacher

[Timothy Shanahan @ReadingShanahan]

Ever wondered how to teach morphology? You should have. Come here to see how its done by master teachers. https://t.co/pvkOJ4uavL

[WKU Literacy @LiteracyWku]

Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists of the Kentucky Young Writers Contest @KET and thanks to WKU preservice teachers for their help in judging!
https://t.co/as3PKkn612

[WKU Literacy @LiteracyWku]

Congratulations to graduates of the WKU Literacy Clinic! We love to celebrate the reading achievements of our hard-working clients and our amazing Literacy MAE students/clinicians.
@MsWsClassroom @BGHSPurplesNews @WarrenCoSchools @WKUCEBS

[WKU Literacy @LiteracyWku]

Taylor and Matt successfully completed their Comprehensive Literacy Projects tonight! Their research focused on best practices in Secondary Literacy RTI and the use of writing conferences to improve 1st grade writing. Congratulations to our 2018 Literacy MAE graduates! @WKUCEBS