Kate Noonan

Book-obsessed mom of three, teacher, literacy coach & unashamed reality-TV junkie.

[Dr. Julia Lindsey @JuliaBLindsey]

Today, today, today! Join me for a free @edwebnet webinar all about putting research into practice for foundational reading skills. RSVP here: https://t.co/6tNew2VgfR

[Sarah Cottinghatt @SCottinghatt]

*Memory* is incredibly interesting.

I've been studying it for a few years and hardly scratched the surface!

Here are 3 key things I've learned and what I think they might mean for teachers... 🧵

[Isabella Sanchez P @isathinksEDU]

I can’t emphasize enough how much we need to 1️⃣understand what the science says about how kids learn to read & 2️⃣implement it in our classrooms.Literacy is a human right and we need proven approaches NOW. A small investment now=a world of a difference for our kids & their futures

[Isabella Sanchez P @isathinksEDU]

📣 I’m excited to announce that I’m running to be the next Ward 1 DC State Board of Education Representative (@DCSBOE)! Who am I? I’m a DC teacher 👩🏻‍🏫, a first generation Latina immigrant, and an advocate for our families, students, and teachers. Follow my campaign @Isa4Ward1.

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

@emilyjoynoon @Uber Everything good em? 🤔

[Kaila Ramsey Garza @k_ramasaurus]

Thread 1: CDC guidance! It is true that early in the summer the CDC spoke out against universal testing, but has since revised their thinking as of this week. It now says “With the increased availability of tests, these considerations are intended to provide guidance on…

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

@k_ramasaurus with the text evidence!

[Kaila Ramsey Garza @k_ramasaurus]

My thread 3, CDC edition: Today on the @kojoshow, @DCPSChancellor Ferebee said they weren’t considering widespread testing due to CDC guidance. I am linking here the CDC guidance on testing in schools for you to read for yourself.
https://t.co/n9sgo2kMRJ

[Kaila Ramsey Garza @k_ramasaurus]

.@dcpublicschools released its #ReopenStrong plan & nowhere does it talk about the critical need for COVID testing of all returning staff and students 1/26

[DCPS Cornerstones @DCPSCornerstone]

This first grader wrote a letter to her future self as a way to reflect on the times we are living through. Thank you @garrisondcps for giving this and all your students the place and space to use their voices.

[Zack Bornstein @ZackBornstein]

Not to get political, but I'd say two of the things I miss most from the Obama years are being able to breathe air outside and being able to breathe air inside

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

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[Maya Contreras @mayatcontreras]

1/This is Jacob Blake's sister Letetra Widman. Here is her powerful statement.

"I am my brother's keeper."

[Emily Noonan @emilyjoynoon]

Read this

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

Looking for an easy & impactful way to support teachers and students right now? Help our @garrisondcps Wildcats score some engaging decodable text libraries in K-2 classrooms. Pls donate & share! TY! https://t.co/RsCNZhUFtY
@GarrisonPTA @DonorsChoose

[Jacqueline Woodson @JackieWoodson]

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[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

Please wear masks!

[Amanda Hartman @amandalah]

Please wear masks!

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

@amags05 That was an eagle-eyed spot! Great to reconnect! Hope you are well. ❤️

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

Revision strips, flaps and scrolls! These 1st Grade writers have such Big Opinions about the books they are reviewing that one booklet simply can’t fit all the reasons! 😍 ✏️ @TCRWP #tcrwp @celenula @Liz_Dunford @CelLee1025 @garrisondcps

[Dana Goldstein @DanaGoldstein]

Spent my morning with these amazing kindergarten writers and readers in DC, and felt about a million miles away from impeachment. Some days (ok, most), I love my job. 🙏

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

We celebrated our Unit 2 writing on Friday with toasts, gallery walks, debates, and by reading aloud to our families and classmates! #writingworkshop #TCRWP @TCRWP @dcpublicschools

[Kate Noonan @noonankd]

Kinder Show & Tell authors are creating patterns from their labels. “I like my house.” “I love my couch and my TV.” Check out how we use first sounds to bravely spell! Check out our flaps! #tcrwp @TCRWP #ShowandTell #writingworkshop @lizziehetzer @mcmounteer @garrisondcps