Why do I call it “content knowledge” instead of ‘background knowledge’
‘Content knowledge’ implies that, once taught, all children can have the same knowledge base.
‘Background knowledge’ implies that some kids will have it, and some kids will not
ICYMI: Calling all educators! Don't miss part 3 of our exclusive "I've Got Five On It" webinar series with @nenagerman as she unravels our nation's literacy problem and the importance of the #scienceofreading in classrooms.
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Just a few hours away from our Zoom Happy Hour hosted by @mrsquinnmooney Join us @SusanBneuman@EstherQuinCo @kayreist &
@mcricker at 8 pm EST today. We can't wait to share all about what states are doing on the science of reading with you all!
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Fantastic (FREE!) resource launched today on teaching reading. Multimedia rich, grounded in research, practical support for instruction. I'm proud to be an advisor on the project. This was years in the making. Thank you, @wetatvfm and @AFTunion.
Let's Go!
“There’s no way that prior to doing knowledge-building, that those inferences could have happened.” - Abby Boruff, Des Moines teacher, about growth she saw in students after implementing @ELeducation. Hear more on the @ClassroomWonder Knowledge Matters podcast. #scienceofreading
Tomorrow is the season finale of our Podcast!
Tune in, then spend your evening with @natwexler @mrsquinnmooney reflecting on the season's insights!
8pm EST Wednesday evening, don't miss it: https://t.co/6VPGtasUQb
This week, GCPS held New Teacher Orientation to welcome our newest educators to Gwinnett! We’re excited to see your smiling faces in classrooms as we prepare for a fun, safe, healthy, and successful new school year, and we're so glad you joined #TeamGCPS!
Join us on 5/17 at 3 PM ET for an exclusive webinar with @TheJoseVilson, where he'll explore 5 key practices for helping math students interact and believe they can achieve more.
Don't miss this FREE opportunity to learn and grow with Open Up Resources. https://t.co/lBNhXZ7Iss
I'll be speaking at the @openupresources HIVE Conference on July 10–12. If you need your tank refilled, your why recharged, your heart renewed, join me there. Register at the link. #OURHIVE https://t.co/axvBO9Z6FW
ICYMI: We're celebrating a teacher each day this week! Tag us and use the hashtag #ThankATeacher to nominate the colleague who makes a difference. We'll choose one winner to spotlight daily and send them & the nominator a $50 Amazon gift card!