Kathy Rice
@kathyrice.bsky.social
🇨🇦Teach those babies to read. Trained in #BalancedLit but devoted to #SoR & #EvidenceBasedPractices. Have integrity. Be passionate. Refuse to give up. Persevere.
I’m a support teacher. Since Covid, I’ve watched time go to soft starts (usually 30min), eating recess snack BEFORE recess (10 min), starting lunch early (10 minutes). 50 minutes out of a 5 hr day… that’s not including excessively long transition times. 👀
Elementary teachers, we need you! Please take this short survey to help us understand your school schedule.
How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I’m a support teacher. Since Covid, I’ve watched time go to soft starts (usually 30min), eating recess snack BEFORE recess (10 min), starting lunch early (10 minutes). 50 minutes out of a 5 hr day… that’s not including excessively long transition times. 👀
Reposted by Kathy Rice
Elementary teachers, we need you! Please take this short survey to help us understand your school schedule.
How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Elementary teachers, we need you! Please take this short survey to help us understand your school schedule.
How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
How much time goes to ELA versus other subjects? How are you using ELA block time?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Kathy Rice
I like your quote: “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort.” Thx for sharing!
March 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I like your quote: “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort.” Thx for sharing!
This statement by Louisa Moats is so true. I see it with the naysayers to the original #SOR movement, and now with the push for #StructuredLiteracy. I also see it with post-secondary institutions, school districts and my own professional union, the BCTF.
Knowledge is key. #KnowNetterDoBetter
Knowledge is key. #KnowNetterDoBetter
March 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This statement by Louisa Moats is so true. I see it with the naysayers to the original #SOR movement, and now with the push for #StructuredLiteracy. I also see it with post-secondary institutions, school districts and my own professional union, the BCTF.
Knowledge is key. #KnowNetterDoBetter
Knowledge is key. #KnowNetterDoBetter
This post from another platform makes me proud. In fact, I got in trouble because of it.
As the American John Lewis said, “Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”.
Singing: When you get knocked down, get up again (cause they’re NEVER gonna keep me down).
As the American John Lewis said, “Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”.
Singing: When you get knocked down, get up again (cause they’re NEVER gonna keep me down).
March 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This post from another platform makes me proud. In fact, I got in trouble because of it.
As the American John Lewis said, “Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”.
Singing: When you get knocked down, get up again (cause they’re NEVER gonna keep me down).
As the American John Lewis said, “Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”.
Singing: When you get knocked down, get up again (cause they’re NEVER gonna keep me down).
Came across this graphic. It’s true, these ARE non examples of structured literacy.
My goal is to show my colleagues what to do instead. Little by little and step by step I’m working hard to show them how.
My goal is to show my colleagues what to do instead. Little by little and step by step I’m working hard to show them how.
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Came across this graphic. It’s true, these ARE non examples of structured literacy.
My goal is to show my colleagues what to do instead. Little by little and step by step I’m working hard to show them how.
My goal is to show my colleagues what to do instead. Little by little and step by step I’m working hard to show them how.
Feeling invigorated! Thanks to @ehanford.bsky.social and her Sold a Story update! I’ve listened. I’ve forwarded to leaders. I know this works. I believe. You need to listen (and more importantly learn) podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
11: The Outlier
Podcast Episode · Sold a Story · S1 E11 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Feeling invigorated! Thanks to @ehanford.bsky.social and her Sold a Story update! I’ve listened. I’ve forwarded to leaders. I know this works. I believe. You need to listen (and more importantly learn) podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
So privileged to live in a world where we get to do things like this! #CanadianWinters #NorthernBC #ProudlyCanadian
Btw… anyone know what left that animal print?
Btw… anyone know what left that animal print?
February 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
So privileged to live in a world where we get to do things like this! #CanadianWinters #NorthernBC #ProudlyCanadian
Btw… anyone know what left that animal print?
Btw… anyone know what left that animal print?
As a Canadian teacher, I have used some of the excellent resources focusing on literacy which were created by IES. What a travesty.
Hearing that DOGE went into the Dept of Education today and shut down almost the entirety of the department's in-house research arm, Institute of Educational Sciences, cancelling contracts totally about $900m.
February 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
As a Canadian teacher, I have used some of the excellent resources focusing on literacy which were created by IES. What a travesty.
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“There's good evidence to show that when we look at children who are acting out and disruptive, they are in many cases not reading well, and what's the chicken and what's the egg?” @rastokke.bsky.social
The Snow Report is brilliant-both the episode & ski trails. ❄️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
The Snow Report is brilliant-both the episode & ski trails. ❄️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
February 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“There's good evidence to show that when we look at children who are acting out and disruptive, they are in many cases not reading well, and what's the chicken and what's the egg?” @rastokke.bsky.social
The Snow Report is brilliant-both the episode & ski trails. ❄️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
The Snow Report is brilliant-both the episode & ski trails. ❄️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
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We just made a new fun tool! Teaching students how to write letters correctly is critical, so we made some simple animations for use in classrooms or at home.
Come try it out and let us know what you think!
phonicsandstuff.com/handwriting
Come try it out and let us know what you think!
phonicsandstuff.com/handwriting
February 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We just made a new fun tool! Teaching students how to write letters correctly is critical, so we made some simple animations for use in classrooms or at home.
Come try it out and let us know what you think!
phonicsandstuff.com/handwriting
Come try it out and let us know what you think!
phonicsandstuff.com/handwriting
Since COVID I’ve noticed a drastic decrease in instructional time. Soft starts, stopping early so students can eat recess snack inside, same thing for lunch - packing up early. Add in extra computer lab blocks, free choice, and more. Instructional minutes matter. Dosage matters ⭐️
I have already heard from leaders in two states, inquiring about the results of this survey from the Curriculum Insight Project.
We are not alone in thinking that dosage is a neglected topic
Please send this survey to K-5 teachers you know?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are not alone in thinking that dosage is a neglected topic
Please send this survey to K-5 teachers you know?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Since COVID I’ve noticed a drastic decrease in instructional time. Soft starts, stopping early so students can eat recess snack inside, same thing for lunch - packing up early. Add in extra computer lab blocks, free choice, and more. Instructional minutes matter. Dosage matters ⭐️
So I took one for the team. I felt like I had to attend this webinar to hear what was being said. I wanted to hear the arguments and concerns. With that said, “keep on keeping on”. I know as a longtime classroom teacher and now as a learning support teacher that I’m on the right path. Thanks #SoR ❤️
January 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
So I took one for the team. I felt like I had to attend this webinar to hear what was being said. I wanted to hear the arguments and concerns. With that said, “keep on keeping on”. I know as a longtime classroom teacher and now as a learning support teacher that I’m on the right path. Thanks #SoR ❤️
What a gorgeous day for a hike! Mt. Robson never disappoints. #CanadianRockies
January 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
What a gorgeous day for a hike! Mt. Robson never disappoints. #CanadianRockies
Last night’s discussion on universities and reading instruction was frustrating. Institutions have a responsibility to equip pre-service teachers with the skills needed to help struggling readers succeed.
Anyone who views reading as “magical” should not be teaching a literacy course.
Anyone who views reading as “magical” should not be teaching a literacy course.
January 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Last night’s discussion on universities and reading instruction was frustrating. Institutions have a responsibility to equip pre-service teachers with the skills needed to help struggling readers succeed.
Anyone who views reading as “magical” should not be teaching a literacy course.
Anyone who views reading as “magical” should not be teaching a literacy course.
Wow… saw a webinar series I was interested in. Couldn’t believe the price. 👀
January 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Wow… saw a webinar series I was interested in. Couldn’t believe the price. 👀
2025
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
January 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
2025
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
@bctf.bsky.social @eby-david.bsky.social
“It’s not because teachers don’t want to help children know how to read well, they [teachers] don’t come in with the tools.”
#bced #edusky
“It’s not because teachers don’t want to help children know how to read well, they [teachers] don’t come in with the tools.”
#bced #edusky
Preservice Teacher Education Programs need to change in #BCEd.
"It's not because teachers don't want to help children know how to read well, they don't come in with the tools, and they have to have the tools and the knowledge."
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
"It's not because teachers don't want to help children know how to read well, they don't come in with the tools, and they have to have the tools and the knowledge."
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
Why Teacher Training is Important - Tracy Weeden
YouTube video by Hopeville: How to Win The Reading Wars
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2024 at 5:14 PM
@bctf.bsky.social @eby-david.bsky.social
“It’s not because teachers don’t want to help children know how to read well, they [teachers] don’t come in with the tools.”
#bced #edusky
“It’s not because teachers don’t want to help children know how to read well, they [teachers] don’t come in with the tools.”
#bced #edusky
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I have been saying this for years. Early intervention is key. Look at what is being done In kindergarten to close the gap. Some know what to do, while others have much to learn.
THEN continue up through the grades.
Focus on the foundation first.
See the findings about disadvantaged gaps.
THEN continue up through the grades.
Focus on the foundation first.
See the findings about disadvantaged gaps.
🚨NEW: Today, the Education Policy Institute publishes its report on local disadvantage gaps across England.
We explore which areas are narrowing disadvantage gaps and where they are widening.
👇Key findings below:
epi.org.uk/publications...
We explore which areas are narrowing disadvantage gaps and where they are widening.
👇Key findings below:
epi.org.uk/publications...
December 19, 2024 at 1:35 PM
I have been saying this for years. Early intervention is key. Look at what is being done In kindergarten to close the gap. Some know what to do, while others have much to learn.
THEN continue up through the grades.
Focus on the foundation first.
See the findings about disadvantaged gaps.
THEN continue up through the grades.
Focus on the foundation first.
See the findings about disadvantaged gaps.
Not surprising. Instruction matters. Put the “teach” back in teacher.
AND stop listening to those edu-celebrities. You know the ones 😉
AND stop listening to those edu-celebrities. You know the ones 😉
December 18, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Not surprising. Instruction matters. Put the “teach” back in teacher.
AND stop listening to those edu-celebrities. You know the ones 😉
AND stop listening to those edu-celebrities. You know the ones 😉
Good thread reflecting on a recent Tyee article, the #bced power players involved and their responses to a major literary issue raised by @aliciasmith.bsky.social. I’ve been mulling over the @bctf.bsky.social response for a few days now.
Really important investment: "Last spring, B.C. gov announced $30 mill for supporting kids with learning disabilities, specifically citing dyslexia. This fall they began implementing early literacy screening, spending $17.5 mill on screening, as well as resources & training for educators & staff."
“After Grade 4, it’s almost impossible for kids to catch up to grade level.”
B.C. has pledged $30 million and hopes to screen 150,000 kindergarten to Grade 3 students for dyslexia over the next three years. 🎒
B.C. has pledged $30 million and hopes to screen 150,000 kindergarten to Grade 3 students for dyslexia over the next three years. 🎒
December 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Good thread reflecting on a recent Tyee article, the #bced power players involved and their responses to a major literary issue raised by @aliciasmith.bsky.social. I’ve been mulling over the @bctf.bsky.social response for a few days now.
I know there are Canadian institutions teaching flawed methods too. I’ve had colleagues who’ve spent time learning on their own about #SOR take graduate level diplomas in early education. Their professors do not know about how children learn to read. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/12/10/g...
Georgia State University accused of teaching ‘debunked’ reading methods
Multiple states have banned a method used to teach children to read for decades, but it’s still allowed in Georgia.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
December 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM
I know there are Canadian institutions teaching flawed methods too. I’ve had colleagues who’ve spent time learning on their own about #SOR take graduate level diplomas in early education. Their professors do not know about how children learn to read. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/12/10/g...
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It's unfortunate there remains a significant percentage of school districts in #BCEd that continue to mandate the use of Fountas & Pinnell resources.
The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners.
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners.
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
Two Mass. families sue famed literacy specialists, claiming reading curriculums were intentionally flawed - The Boston Globe
The complaint, which is seeking class action status, could spur others like it nationwide.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 7, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Interesting details in Christopher Peak’s reporting about class action lawsuit against Calkins and F&P:
– it’s apparently unprecedented
– MA combines strong consumer protection laws with weak oversight of school practices, making it an ideal venue for suit 🤔
www.apmreports.org/story/2024/1...
– it’s apparently unprecedented
– MA combines strong consumer protection laws with weak oversight of school practices, making it an ideal venue for suit 🤔
www.apmreports.org/story/2024/1...
December 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Interesting details in Christopher Peak’s reporting about class action lawsuit against Calkins and F&P:
– it’s apparently unprecedented
– MA combines strong consumer protection laws with weak oversight of school practices, making it an ideal venue for suit 🤔
www.apmreports.org/story/2024/1...
– it’s apparently unprecedented
– MA combines strong consumer protection laws with weak oversight of school practices, making it an ideal venue for suit 🤔
www.apmreports.org/story/2024/1...