Malinda Kerns

Mom of one son, light/love of my own life; passionate about all things education; AP; Not satisfied with the status quo

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Cliques divide people into insiders and outsiders. Healthy groups offer everyone a sense of belonging.

It's not enough to be polite. It's critical to convey that we value each member's contribution.

The foundation of respect is making sure others feel seen and heard.

[𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙮 ✨️ @_Pammy_DS_]

The real flex is removing yourself from anywhere you don't feel loved, appreciated, supported, or respected.

[Raquel McGee @RaquelMTeaches]

Learning to read by 3rd grade has just been named as a priority in the SOTU. My critique? The path towards said goal was identified as "high-quality tutoring and summer school."

Why not high-quality, core Tier 1 instruction during the regular school year??

[Malinda Kerns @mkerns40]

@e_scribb I’m proud of you.

[Malinda Kerns @mkerns40]

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

Tier 1 instruction is for ALL learners.

When finding more & more learners in need of services in Tiers 2 & 3, the FIRST thing to do is go back & look at Tier 1.

Don't buy a program, add an intervention, or spend money.

Do go & make sure Tier 1 is what it should be.

That's it

[Dr. Brittney Bills @drbrittneybills]

90% of our first grade students who are not on track by the end of first grade will likely continue to struggle to read beyond first grade. K - 1 presents our greatest opportunity to prevent reading failure! #LiteracyIsLiberation

[Principal Bo Ryan @CrecArtsMiddle1]

Tragically, many schools assume their most at-risk students are incapable of learning at grade level and, instead, replace these students’ core instruction with remedial work. If a student receives below-grade instruction all day, where will he or she end up? Below grade level p7

[Malinda Kerns @mkerns40]

@philfanacc No

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

Improving learning primarily through Tiers 2 & 3 is like taking a family road trip by pushing the car down the road instead of using the engine.
It's gonna be a lot of work & sweat, & won't get you where you need to go.

Crank that Tier 1 engine up & get things moving.

[Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D. @mbcourtneyedd]

Adult learners are not children. Stop using classroom management strategies during your PD sessions.

[Ms. Benison- @BenisonMrs]

A Connecticut longitudinal study (Foorman, 1997) suggests that the relationship b/w decoding and comprehension changes over time.
When they looked back at the instruction of studts who ended up being good comprehenders in later grades had received strong phonics instruction
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[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Teachers deserve instructional coaching that serves (3) primary functions:
#1) provides them with research-based best practices, #2) builds their capacity to deliver effective instruction, and #3) boosts their confidence in themselves! #teacherwithaPurpose #CoachwithaPurpose

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

Closing the achievement gap means first closing the engagement gap.

Not entertainment. Engagement.

Make the intentional design choices research shows works.

Instigate the urge in kids to be involved in learning.

It starts before we ever enter the room by our design.

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

Make Tier 1 the priority.
Make Tier 1 the priority.
Make Tier 1 the priority.

Tiers 2 & 3 are a direct reflection of how effective your Tier 1 is working.

Design Tier 1 so that it is all is should be for learners & teachers.

It's the only way things change.

[Clay Cook @DrClayCook]

When Tier 1 is weak, lots of students look like they need intervention.
When Tier 2 is weak, lots of students look like they need Tier 3 or special education.
Strong investments in Tier 1 & Tier 2 is a critical starting place for prevention.

Access gaps = outcome gaps.