Steve Wellinski

Literacy Prof @ Eastern Michigan University, Public School Advocate, and Rock~n~Roll Practitioner

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

Robert DeNiro at the Tony's: “I’m gonna say one thing: Fuck Trump!"

[Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @HC_Richardson]

This is an absolutely must-watch. All of it. Five minutes. Imperative.

[Mother Jones @MotherJones]

These extremely online young Christian men want to end the 19th Amendment, restore public flogging, and make America white again.

And they're connected to JD Vance. Meet the "TheoBros."

[Paul Thomas @plthomasEdD]

Third Grade Retention: The Fool's Gold of Reading Reform https://t.co/H60qc19Zi8 via @plthomasEdD

[BustED pencils @bustedpencils]

#BustEDpencils Pod.
"So if it's illegal to teach using context, meaning, and sound (#3cueing), how the heck are students supposed to learn how to read?"
Listen here: https://t.co/y0Gsrfo7xY
#scienceofreading
@plthomasEdD @DianeRavitch @carolburris

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Descriptions of Hitler in Dean Haycock's book "Tyrannical Minds": obsessive declarations of his own greatness, lack of empathy, stunted personal relationships, histrionic speaking style, impulsive decisions & chaotic administrative style, promises to make Germany great again...

[BustED pencils @bustedpencils]

BustEDpencils Live tonight at 7pm EST.
What Would Matt Damon's Mom Say about 3 cueing systems? #scienceofreading #SoR
Listen here: https://t.co/Kk12Q6jgrL
@CivicMediaUS @plthomasEdD @coopmike48 @DianeRavitch @carolburris

[Paul Thomas @plthomasEdD]

Recommended: The Balancing Act by Dominic Wyse and Charlotte Hacking https://t.co/4aPG9XNa52 via @plthomasEdD

[Paul Thomas @plthomasEdD]

Ignoring Evidence in the "Science of" Era: Fidelity and Deficit Ideology Edition https://t.co/3Ca6BYJg2S via @plthomasEdD

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

The more that parents' self-worth hinges on their kids' accomplishments, the more controlling they become & the more they want the kids to be rich, popular, attractive - as opposed to more meaningful goals (personal devlpmt, generosity, close relatnships): https://t.co/bCDwRv0xT1

[Dr. Mary Howard @DrMaryHoward]

"The ugliest of ironies is that reading reform driven by the “science of reading” (SOR) story fails the evidence test, notably that SOR legislation is not based on science. . ." @plthomasEdD

https://t.co/K11iQCnW8X

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

When teachers complained to Ted Sizer about a kid, he’d gently reframe by asking “What does this student need from you?”

[Matt Renwick @ReadByExample]

You don’t have to be a literacy expert to be a literacy leader.

You can start by knowing what you don’t like or support.

Here’s a starter list:
- Round robin reading
- Isolated skill practice
- 100% teacher-directed reading instruction

These practices are difficult to defend.

[Matt Renwick @ReadByExample]

- Independent reading
- Student voice and choice in what to read/write about
- Peer discussion

2. What evidence do we have to support more phonics/PA and less what was just noted?

Takeaway: Don't debate whether something is "good" or not. Position these decisions as trade offs.

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

1/7 Time for my periodic reminder about one of the most important educational research findings of the 20th century: the Eight-Year Study.
Back in the 1930s, 30 high schools around the U.S. turned traditional practice on its head, especially for college-bound students...

[Paul Thomas @plthomasEdD]

Despites decades of scientific research, guess what you’ll never see catch on in edu-fads?

The science of poverty
The science of racism

What really impacts achievement the most …

[Paul Thomas @plthomasEdD]

The “politically neutral” crowd is the most political crowd of all

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

3/3 "...to distrust of schools and teachers and their unions...then simple sounding solutions are promoted ostensibly as quick cures but in fact to assure failure." (p 24-25) .

Discuss.

https://t.co/hPAXIilldA

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

2/3 "That's why literacy is the focal point in attaching universal education. And it is those with the knowledge to make literacy universal who are the target of the campaign [which seeks; to shift it away from the real issues-poverty, health, access..."

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

@MaggieEThornton @SenLouiseLucas This bill doubles down on failed policy strategies from the past 20 years that have not worked to increase equity or achievement, and in some cases have made things worse.