Angela Ballinger

Regional Principal Supports Leader This is my passion! When teachers succeed, students succeed!

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning shared revisions to the Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies at the General Assembly’s recent Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting.

Read more: https://t.co/n5rUWpiBcg

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

What does writing instruction look like when every classroom speaks the same language?

Last month, our team visited Marion Street Elementary in Lynbrook, NY, and we saw exactly that. Across K–5 classrooms and multiple content areas, students weren't just learning The Hochman Method. They internalized it. Sentence expansion, appositives, single paragraph outlines — used naturally, confidently, across ELA, Social Studies, and Math.

The consistency was remarkable. The student engagement was even more so.
Could this be your school? If you are ready to explore what's possible, we would love to connect.

Pictured: TWR faculty Julie Duignan and April Laing with West end Principal Theresa Macchia and Allison Curran

#TheWritingRevolution #HochmanMethod #WritingInstruction #LiteracyLeadership #ElementaryEducation

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

We are proud to share that Judy, TWR's AI activity generator and coach, has been named a Finalist for Best AI Solution for Education in the 2026 CODiE Awards!

Judy was built to scale effective writing instruction without sacrificing the support teachers need to bring the Hochman Method into their daily practice. It is rigorous, it is practical, and teachers tell us it is easy to use from day one.

This recognition means a lot to us as we work to scale evidence-based writing instruction to every student who needs it.

Winners announced July 15. Learn more: https://t.co/XZ3uAbUMoY

#CODiEAwards #TheWritingRevolution #HochmanMethod

[Christie Biggerstaff, Ed.S @MrsCBiggerstaff]

1600 KY educators and administrators are joining us for the KY Reads to Succeed Summer Conference. There is a literacy movement happening in KY! Momentum is building, educators are leading, and students are the beneficiaries. #KyReadstoSucceed

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher wants to know if you have questions about education in Kentucky. KDE is kicking off a new series called KDE Inbox.

You can email your questions to [email protected].

Read more about the series: https://t.co/hV6N9BUfvW

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

Fellow leaders, here is something we do not say out loud often enough: most writing instruction is not writing instruction. It’s assigned writing. And when students arrive at each new grade still struggling to construct a clear sentence, teachers feel like they are starting from scratch every year. That cycle is exhausting, and it does not have to continue.

The Hochman Method gives teachers an explicit, sequenced approach to writing that starts at the sentence level and builds all the way up through essays. It works in every subject, not just English Language Arts. When a whole school or district learns it together, something shifts. There is consistency. There is a shared language. And students actually get better at writing in a way that carries from year to year.

Summer is the right time to make this investment, not just because it is convenient, but because your teachers deserve real space to learn something well before the school year asks everything of them again. TWR's summer training gives them that space.

See what is available for your team. https://t.co/09pP7gQLky

#CatchRaysBuildBetterEssays #TheHochmanMethod #TheWritingRevolution #WritingPD #DistrictLeaders #InstructionalLeadership

[Ken Williams @unfoldthesoul]

Leaders, there's nothing more powerful than walking in your teachers' shoes to understand their needs!

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

We love how Ms. Suri-Kumra (Woodbury Elementary School in MN) is scaffolding TWR strategies for her first graders!

In her words: "After reading Stellaluna, we completed the TWR topic sentence and details activity. We completed this activity whole group using the pocket chart (pic attached). We talked about where each detail belonged and why. My class has the multilingual learners, so we did lots of oral rehearsal and partner share. The next day we went back to the pocket chart and filled in the details again. After completing the chart we worked together and rehearsed how to turn the fragments into complete sentence. We did this for the topic sentence how Stelllaluna is similar to birds. After this about half of the class worked to turn their topic sentence and supporting details into a paragraph. The remaining students stayed on the carpet, and we looked at how we could turn the fragments into complete sentences for how Stellaluna is different. These students have stronger writing skills so I rehearsed with them how to use but to write a compound sentence. They then worked on turning their topic sentence and details into a paragraph."

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

There is still time to apply for the 2026–2027 Abrahamson Scholarship Program.

The Writing Revolution plans to award at least 100 scholarships this year, with the goal of reaching even more educators through the support of new donors. This opportunity is designed for public and charter school educators who do not have access to funding for Hochman Method training, with priority given to those working in underserved communities.

If you or a colleague could benefit, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more or submit an application: https://t.co/aOoIjIFqg9

#TheWritingRevolution #TeacherSupport #WritingInstruction #K12Teachers #LiteracyInstruction #hochmanmethod #teaching

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

Kentucky secures funding to keep Dolly Parton’s book program https://t.co/Pr4UEtl1NV via @YouTube

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

Spring is on the horizon. In 2026, the Spring Equinox arrives on March 20—a perfect opportunity to connect seasonal change with meaningful writing instruction.

Our free Spring Equinox content example includes an engaging article and a series of TWR activities designed to help students build knowledge while strengthening comprehension and written expression. Access the Spring Equinox resource here: https://t.co/Z31K6icKeU

As a nonprofit organization, The Writing Revolution is proud to provide high-quality resources like this at no cost to educators.

#TheWritingRevolution #SpringEquinox #WritingAcrossTheCurriculum #ScienceLiteracy #K12Education #LiteracyMatters

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

Lady Toppers fall to FIU on senior day https://t.co/1eb0AAAFZq

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

Yet another reason to love TWR!!

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

Seeing effective instruction is believing! That is why The Writing Revolution’s self-paced training includes classroom videos that show teachers modeling strategies in real time.

In this video, participants watch a teacher model how to use transitions to strengthen clarity and flow in student writing. These modeling moments in the course help educators move beyond theory and confidently apply the strategies in their own classrooms.

Our self-paced course is designed to help educators cross the bridge from training to teaching—at their own pace, with practical support every step of the way.

👉 Learn more and sign up here: https://t.co/nirDpjuwza

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

Teacher Modeling is essential! A true game changer for teachers and students!

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

Many professional learning sessions spend a great deal of time explaining theory and pedagogy. We think educators also deserve to see it in action.

Teacher modeling is an essential part of our self-paced training here at The Writing Revolution. In this video clip, we see modeled instruction on how to revise and edit an elaborated paragraph. No hypotheticals. No “imagine this part.”

Teachers are expected to model for students every day. We believe professional learning should do the same.

🔗 Learn more about self-paced training: https://t.co/FGBA2GYgNc

#TeacherPD #writingrevolution #K12Teachers #LiteracyInstruction #scienceoflearning #writinginstruction #hochmanmethod #teaching

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

The Difference Between Average And Remarkable Leadership | Tech & Learning https://t.co/TG7OFbSAcf

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

You know that moment when a student says something brilliant but freezes when it is time to write? 📝

It is not a lack of ideas. It is a lack of writing skills.

Speaking and writing are both forms of expression, but they are not the same. At The Writing Revolution, a nonprofit that supports K–12 educators, we help teachers learn how to make those amazing ideas from students flow from head to paper through explicit, research-based writing instruction.

#WritingRevolution #ScienceOfWriting #WritingInstruction #TeacherLife #K12Education #ExplicitWritingInstructionn #hochmanmethod

[The Writing Revolution @TheWritingRevol]

🍁 November’s Featured Resources Are Here!

Whether you are teaching about Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, the Science of Gratitude, or even 🐫 Ancient Trade Routes, we have you covered with ready-to-use TWR-aligned activities and classroom inspiration.

Members get access to everything, but there are free resources available for all educators, too. As a nonprofit org, we want every K-12 classroom to have access to great writing instruction. 📝

💻 Log in or explore what is free to all: https://t.co/MbGv9jSypm

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay #ScienceOfGratitude #GratitudeChain #GratitudeJournal #AncientTradeRoutes #SocialStudies #HistoryTeachers #WritingInstruction #TheWritingRevolution #TWRStrategies #TeachWriting #ExplicitWritingInstruction #MiddleSchoolELA #HighSchoolELA #ElementaryELA #TeacherResources #ClassroomIdeas #EdChat #TeachersOfInstagram #WritingAcrossTheCurriculum

[Daymond John @TheSharkDaymond]

To my fellow Dyslexics. WE ARE ABOUT TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD😂

Did you know that between 20% and 40% of entrepreneurs are dyslexic? A massive number of fine artists and music artists are dyslexic as well. And did you know that 8 Sharks have been dyslexic, too?
We just see the world differently. And now the game just got easier.
AI is leveling the playing field.
Imagine dropping a 500+ page contract into something like Notebook LM and turning it into an interactive podcast where you can ask questions in real time. No more sweating over the thought of having to read. And then wondering if you even read it correctly, no more having to pay lawyers and other people to break it down for you.
You now have the power to absorb the information in the way that works for you.
It can even put it into flashcards.

Tools like this are launching every day. If you’re not using them, you’re already falling behind. So make sure you keep educating yourself on this ever changing AI. Game.

Speed kills all competition. The faster you get your product, idea, or vision out, the faster you grow.
Let's Go!!

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

#literacyinfluencer

[Angela Ballinger @angelaballinge4]

Super proud of Hayden Ballinger! Way to go, son!
#DreamsDontWorkUnlessYouDo

[News 40 Sports | WNKY @News40Sports]

Hart County clinched the home field advantage for round one of the playoffs with tonight's victory over the LaRue County Hawks! 🟠🟠🟢

The Raider offense looked unstoppable in the 48-29 win!➡️➡️

@HartCountyFball @jacobs_2315 @griffinchad22