kylersmith

Visually impaired, Cochlear implant user, Dad, Teacher (he/him)

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Too many parents swoop in to solve problems for their kids, trading short-term wins for long-term thriving. Try to be a Lighthouse Parent instead, argues Russell Shaw: https://t.co/5xWmcpNL57

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@heymrsbond This is very helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS! These picture books need a new home. Want them? To enter to win them: follow me and like/retweet this tweet. Bonus entry: tag a pal who you think might want these books, too!

[Nate Joseph @NateJoseph19]

Unpopular opinion: fidelity is way overrated.

When studies show low results researchers often blame low fidelity. Two problems with this:
1. Studies that track fidelity usually show lower results.
2. A good program should be easy to follow. If fidelity is difficult that’s a problem with the program.

Even worse, this focus on research fidelity makes teachers and schools think fidelity is important. Personally I’ve never taught a program with fidelity in my life. I don’t even teach my own language program with fidelity.

My advice for other teachers:
Don’t worry about fidelity. Worry about what works for your classroom.

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

Longest walk since loosing my vision.
I heard some interesting things from people while using my white cane.

Helpful: “Passing on your left.”

Also helpful: not saying anything.

Beige flag: “You’re so brave.” … uh no

Red flag … and just after passing me: “That poor guy.”

[Jennifer Serravallo @JSerravallo]

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This is a cautionary tale. Throwing out one curriculum and swapping it in for a new one is not it. Leaders....are you listening?

https://t.co/BU7vDy3tGn

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

Relearning how to walk has been a long, slow process. The first time I walked with a cane around the block, it took 30 min. Today, I did it in 11!!

Just checked google, they said it should take 3 😂

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

Thank you PDX TSA for providing a cane that I could use to get through metal detectors. SFO why can’t you provide this? #Accessforall

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@triciaebarvia I’ve done it in NYC and put my luggage in a locker and took the subway. I also did it in Honolulu and rented a car for the day. Highly recommend. It’s great!!!

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@Doug_Lemov I’m a teacher and don’t have $ to pay for the article. What’s the author’s definition of arithmetic fluency - just addition or +, -, *, \

[Eric Widera, MD @EWidera]

San Francisco gets a lot of hate. Yes we have had a lot of self-inflicted wounds of late, but it’s still one of the best cities in the world.

Why? Well after reading this NY Times article on SF I decide to take a photo 🧵 on why during my day off
https://t.co/GIvh7lRyK2

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner.

She is safe.
She is on a plane.
She is on her way home.

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@nsteve15 @burnsmk1 @ehanford Is the ORF assessment also known as DIBELS out of U of Oregon? If not, where do I find the ORF assessment?

[Meaghan Elizabeth @Meg_teaches]

Flyleaf decodable books are available for free for the 2022-2023 school year!
https://t.co/NOwemGxWUH

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@Teach_WA I’m a third grade public school teacher in California. I’d like to get more books into my students hands. Here’s my wishlist https://t.co/AyDRkjcKBS

[Kate Mills @KateRBPS]

This chart from a 5th grade class is so supportive and respectful of the different ways Ss can enter into a conversation. 💛 that it honors different entry points and can also be used as a tool to reflect on the type of talk we tend to do & set goals. @rbmsROCKETS #RBBisBIA

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@Teach_WA Thanks! Here’s my list. It’s books for all 3rd graders. https://t.co/AyDRkjtNDS

[kylersmith @kylersmith]

@mgpotente @SFUnified What’s your recommendation for a reading comprehension test? (Not advocating for BAS … more just interested in what’s out there. DIBELS is helpful with fluency, but doesn’t seem to give data on comprehension.)

[Karina Yan Glaser (Updates Only) @KarinaYanGlaser]

✨Book Giveaway!✨ The Vanderbeekers on the Road (book 6!) releases in one week! To celebrate, I’m giving away sets of the first five Vanderbeeker books in paperback to three people. To enter, please like, retweet, & follow. Contest ends Thursday, 9/15 @ 9pm ET. Thank you! 💕🚐💨

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

I’ve got a couple extra Read More. Ban Less. water bottles, and want to give them away—one here, one on Instagram.

Want one? RT this tweet and follow me to enter to win one here. Bonus entry: tag a pal!

Also, along with the bottle, I’ll give the winner some copies of my books!