Mikayla DiStasio

CT. NFA Reading Interventionst. Former fourth grade teacher and middle school reading specialist. Avid reader. Life-long learner.

[Norwich Free Academy @nfaschool]

Congratulations, Jason Bakoulis -- our 2023-24 Teacher of the Year! Follow the link to hear from Jay's colleagues about his impact on Norwich Free Academy.

https://t.co/DADrhfNq5j

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

If you have access to the New York Times don't miss:
New York Is Forcing Schools to Change How They Teach Children to Read
(and I would say it is well past time).
https://t.co/Cjfoim1MO8

[Right to Read CT @read_ct]

"They weren't actually reading the letters. They weren't reading the words. They were guessing."

[Kellyn Sirach, MSEd @ksirach]

Everything in this.

https://t.co/Vz2SPaW9zv

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Want to close gaps?
Fix Tier 1.
Want greater achievement?
Fix Tier 1.
Want fewer misbehavior?
Fix Tier 1.
Want more engagement?
Fix Tier 1.
Want higher teacher morale?
Fix Tier 1.
Want authentic learning?
Fix Tier 1.
Want (FILL IN THE BLANK)?
Fix Tier 1.

Is there a theme here?

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Kids want to tell you about their lives.

They really do. Like, really. They want you to listen, to take interest, and to make comments about what they say. Do that. #RelationshipsMatter

[Mikayla DiStasio @MikaylaDistasio]

@AveloAir My New Year’s resolution is to never fly with you people again!! Still waiting on my refund of the checked bag that I paid for…your website says if your bag is lost you will receive a reimbursement!! #crickets

[Hall @teachforever54]

PSA: There needs to be a bigger push to get structured literacy training into the hands of MS and HS teachers. They NEED the training too. Those struggling students from ES have moved on to MS and HS. They never received the help in reading that they needed.

[Emily Hanford @ehanford]

Follow the evidence, not people.

https://t.co/FthzpYMuYD

[Mary McIntyre @marymcintyre]

I’ve finally listening to @ehanford ‘s podcast “Sold a Story.” Every school board member, principal, and truly every teacher should listen to this. It explains why, as a secondary reading interventionist, I am drowning in students. More than I can actually serve. #soldastory

[Mikayla DiStasio @MikaylaDistasio]

@ashleywright_ @lacrob @ehanford The best one yet. 👏🏻

[Emily Hanford @ehanford]

Sold a Story continues tomorrow with Episode 4, The Superstar.

"If Beyonce came and gave a private concert in my district, it would not have been a bigger deal for many of my teachers."

"She was like a rock star walking into that building."
https://t.co/F6Nd8m2Dil

[Haley Somolinos @haleysomolinos]

This podcast is a must-listen. It’s not only for other parents invested in their own child’s academic future; everyone should be invested in ensuring we’re setting up all kids for future success when it comes to reading.

Warning: have tissues close by! https://t.co/vh56LUGNwS

[Emily Hanford @ehanford]

New podcast coming this week...
🎧 Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong 🎧
Subscribe now and listen to the trailer.
1/2
https://t.co/F6Nd8mkMwt

[Mikayla DiStasio @MikaylaDistasio]

👏🏻👏🏻

[Karen Vaites @karenvaites]

In 6 years, Mississippi went from 49th in the nation in reading performance to 29th.

Keys:

– Early intervention
– Focus on assessment to identify most vulnerable readers
– Training teachers in Science of Reading

More:

https://t.co/0L1btT712G

[Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle @TMGlobalStudies]

⭐️🌍Global has spirit yes we do, Global has spirit how about you?

Day 2 of Stand Up for No Bullying Spirit Week (Crazy socks)

Thank you Global Panthers for participating, we cannot wait to see who you twin with tomorrow!

At Global we are #upstanders and we make an impact!🌍⭐️

[Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast @literacypodcast]

Difficulty understanding the SENTENCE can be a major obstacle to comprehension. It may be because Ss are unfamiliar with the complex syntax of written sentences. What can we do? Teach Sentence Combining and Sentence Reduction. @natwexler #teacher #writing https://t.co/ZNX02Qplzx