Stacey Shubitz
@shubitz.bsky.social
✍️Literacy Consultant Specializing in Writing Workshop - http://staceyshubitz.com
📚Author - Published by @stenhousepub & @ZanerBloser
💻🎙️Co-founder of #TWTBlog & Co-host of #TWTPod - twowritingteachers.org
📚Author - Published by @stenhousepub & @ZanerBloser
💻🎙️Co-founder of #TWTBlog & Co-host of #TWTPod - twowritingteachers.org
While interval training shouldn't replace process writing, short spurts offer real benefits. Melanie shares why to try interval writing and starter strategies on this #TWTPod episode.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18562521
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18562521
February 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
While interval training shouldn't replace process writing, short spurts offer real benefits. Melanie shares why to try interval writing and starter strategies on this #TWTPod episode.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18562521
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18562521
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📣 New Podcast Episode Alert!
@shubitz.bsky.social (literacy specialist + special ed parent) just dropped so much wisdom about IEP meetings, leading with strengths, and why that one document needs to be on your phone.
📣 New Podcast Episode Alert!
@shubitz.bsky.social (literacy specialist + special ed parent) just dropped so much wisdom about IEP meetings, leading with strengths, and why that one document needs to be on your phone.
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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📣 New Podcast Episode Alert!
@shubitz.bsky.social (literacy specialist + special ed parent) just dropped so much wisdom about IEP meetings, leading with strengths, and why that one document needs to be on your phone.
📣 New Podcast Episode Alert!
@shubitz.bsky.social (literacy specialist + special ed parent) just dropped so much wisdom about IEP meetings, leading with strengths, and why that one document needs to be on your phone.
Feeling the mid-year slump? Tune in as Ana Valentina Patton shares practical ways for K-6 teachers to boost joy and authenticity in writing, with small shifts that make classroom life more meaningful and connected.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559392
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559392
February 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Feeling the mid-year slump? Tune in as Ana Valentina Patton shares practical ways for K-6 teachers to boost joy and authenticity in writing, with small shifts that make classroom life more meaningful and connected.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559392
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18559392
We know language matters, but do we notice the quiet words shaping how we see kids in schools? One word — regular — on a state form made me pause. What does it say about our students? Find the full story on Substack (link in bio), https://tinyurl.com/YAIA-regular.
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We know language matters, but do we notice the quiet words shaping how we see kids in schools? One word — regular — on a state form made me pause. What does it say about our students? Find the full story on Substack (link in bio), https://tinyurl.com/YAIA-regular.
Empower students to speak up in a writing workshop.
In this #TWTPod episode, I share self-advocacy strategies and six sentence starters from my new book to help kids ask for help, clarify instructions, and grow as confident writers.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18548316.
In this #TWTPod episode, I share self-advocacy strategies and six sentence starters from my new book to help kids ask for help, clarify instructions, and grow as confident writers.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18548316.
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Empower students to speak up in a writing workshop.
In this #TWTPod episode, I share self-advocacy strategies and six sentence starters from my new book to help kids ask for help, clarify instructions, and grow as confident writers.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18548316.
In this #TWTPod episode, I share self-advocacy strategies and six sentence starters from my new book to help kids ask for help, clarify instructions, and grow as confident writers.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18548316.
The Goodreads giveaway for my new book is live. My publisher is giving away ten copies (ends Feb. 20)! Perfect for parents navigating IEPs or anyone in education.
Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/426652-make-the-school-system-work-for-your-child-with-disabilities-empowering.
Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/426652-make-the-school-system-work-for-your-child-with-disabilities-empowering.
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The Goodreads giveaway for my new book is live. My publisher is giving away ten copies (ends Feb. 20)! Perfect for parents navigating IEPs or anyone in education.
Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/426652-make-the-school-system-work-for-your-child-with-disabilities-empowering.
Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/426652-make-the-school-system-work-for-your-child-with-disabilities-empowering.
I wrote the book I wish I’d had when my child entered school. I hope it offers clarity and reassurance to other families.
Out today from Guilford Press!
More Info: https://guilford.com/p/shubitz
Out today from Guilford Press!
More Info: https://guilford.com/p/shubitz
January 20, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I wrote the book I wish I’d had when my child entered school. I hope it offers clarity and reassurance to other families.
Out today from Guilford Press!
More Info: https://guilford.com/p/shubitz
Out today from Guilford Press!
More Info: https://guilford.com/p/shubitz
Get a sneak peek of my new book on empowering kids with disabilities - out on 1/20/26! Discover practical tips, self-advocacy tools, and more in our latest #TWTPod episode.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18475694
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18475694
January 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Get a sneak peek of my new book on empowering kids with disabilities - out on 1/20/26! Discover practical tips, self-advocacy tools, and more in our latest #TWTPod episode.
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18475694
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18475694
This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares several tips for building students' automaticity with letter formation. Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18443270 or wherever you get your podcasts.
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares several tips for building students' automaticity with letter formation. Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18443270 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Unboxing my new book!
If you or someone you know needs help navigating school supports for kids with disabilities, this is your guide. Preorder “Make the School System Work for Your Child” at https://guilford.com/p/shubitz code AU2E for 15% off!
If you or someone you know needs help navigating school supports for kids with disabilities, this is your guide. Preorder “Make the School System Work for Your Child” at https://guilford.com/p/shubitz code AU2E for 15% off!
Unboxing Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities
Unboxing my brand new book!If you, a friend, or a family member has ever felt lost navigating public school supports for a child with disabilities, this is y...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Unboxing my new book!
If you or someone you know needs help navigating school supports for kids with disabilities, this is your guide. Preorder “Make the School System Work for Your Child” at https://guilford.com/p/shubitz code AU2E for 15% off!
If you or someone you know needs help navigating school supports for kids with disabilities, this is your guide. Preorder “Make the School System Work for Your Child” at https://guilford.com/p/shubitz code AU2E for 15% off!
From switching tones to revising drafts, cognitive flexibility fuels confident young writers. Hear practical ways to nurture it in your classroom in the latest #TWTPod episode.
Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/eteemzdova
Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/eteemzdova
January 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
From switching tones to revising drafts, cognitive flexibility fuels confident young writers. Hear practical ways to nurture it in your classroom in the latest #TWTPod episode.
Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/eteemzdova
Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/eteemzdova
Curious how to help kids turn their opinions into impactful writing? Learn how opinion writing builds confidence, critical thinking, and joy in the classroom in our latest episode.
Listen to the final #TWTPod episode of 2025 now!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18320303
Listen to the final #TWTPod episode of 2025 now!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18320303
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Curious how to help kids turn their opinions into impactful writing? Learn how opinion writing builds confidence, critical thinking, and joy in the classroom in our latest episode.
Listen to the final #TWTPod episode of 2025 now!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18320303
Listen to the final #TWTPod episode of 2025 now!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18320303
Explore how stories of moving, belonging, and new beginnings help students find their voice. Hear about three standout picture books and get practical tips for using them as mentor texts to inspire writing and build community.
Listen to #TWTPod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18293772.
Listen to #TWTPod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18293772.
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Explore how stories of moving, belonging, and new beginnings help students find their voice. Hear about three standout picture books and get practical tips for using them as mentor texts to inspire writing and build community.
Listen to #TWTPod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18293772.
Listen to #TWTPod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18293772.
Today, our little podcast about teaching writing hit 1,000,000 downloads! We’re beyond grateful for every commute, prep period, and walk you’ve spent with us. Thank you for listening, sharing, and letting us be part of your teaching life.
#TWTPod
#TWTPod
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today, our little podcast about teaching writing hit 1,000,000 downloads! We’re beyond grateful for every commute, prep period, and walk you’ve spent with us. Thank you for listening, sharing, and letting us be part of your teaching life.
#TWTPod
#TWTPod
Learn how to guide young writers in setting and achieving their own goals with valuable tools and tips from Valerie Bolling’s GOAL SETTING IN THE WRITING CLASSROOM.
🎧Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149778, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149778, or wherever you get your podcasts.
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Learn how to guide young writers in setting and achieving their own goals with valuable tools and tips from Valerie Bolling’s GOAL SETTING IN THE WRITING CLASSROOM.
🎧Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149778, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149778, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Explore the writing process every unit follows! Learn teaching strategies, immersion tips, co-creating charts, and ways to boost students' purpose, planning, drafting, & revising. Plus, ways to celebrate & reflect on writing success!
Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149681
Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149681
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Explore the writing process every unit follows! Learn teaching strategies, immersion tips, co-creating charts, and ways to boost students' purpose, planning, drafting, & revising. Plus, ways to celebrate & reflect on writing success!
Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149681
Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18149681
Learn how practical goal-setting tools can improve writing and executive functioning for kids. Real-world tips help students stay organized, track progress, and build confidence in reaching their goals.
🎧Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18171523!
🎧Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18171523!
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Learn how practical goal-setting tools can improve writing and executive functioning for kids. Real-world tips help students stay organized, track progress, and build confidence in reaching their goals.
🎧Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18171523!
🎧Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18171523!
This week, Melanie talks with TWTBlog co-authors Sarah Valter and Leah Thomas about ways to infuse writing experiences in students' lives beyond classroom instruction.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18123775 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18123775 or wherever you get your podcasts.
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This week, Melanie talks with TWTBlog co-authors Sarah Valter and Leah Thomas about ways to infuse writing experiences in students' lives beyond classroom instruction.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18123775 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18123775 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Are you gearing up for parent-teacher conferences? This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares five practical ways to take your writing conferences from good to great. They're the perfect tips for the busy season!
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18104342!
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18104342!
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are you gearing up for parent-teacher conferences? This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares five practical ways to take your writing conferences from good to great. They're the perfect tips for the busy season!
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18104342!
Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18104342!
Listen as we chat with Paul Emerich France about prioritizing writing! His book, MY KIDS CAN'T WRITE, offers K-5 teachers practical guidance on integrating writing into all subject areas.
🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18051668.
🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18051668.
October 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Listen as we chat with Paul Emerich France about prioritizing writing! His book, MY KIDS CAN'T WRITE, offers K-5 teachers practical guidance on integrating writing into all subject areas.
🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18051668.
🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18051668.
Happy National Day on Writing! ✍️
The Two Writing Teachers team invites passionate educators to join our mission: empowering young voices through writing. Tap to hear our special message and learn how you can collaborate with us to inspire the next generation of writers!
The Two Writing Teachers team invites passionate educators to join our mission: empowering young voices through writing. Tap to hear our special message and learn how you can collaborate with us to inspire the next generation of writers!
October 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Happy National Day on Writing! ✍️
The Two Writing Teachers team invites passionate educators to join our mission: empowering young voices through writing. Tap to hear our special message and learn how you can collaborate with us to inspire the next generation of writers!
The Two Writing Teachers team invites passionate educators to join our mission: empowering young voices through writing. Tap to hear our special message and learn how you can collaborate with us to inspire the next generation of writers!
Looking at student writing through different lenses helps us plan what’s next. This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares practical ways to assess writing and choose next steps.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18032790 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18032790 or wherever you get your podcasts.
October 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Looking at student writing through different lenses helps us plan what’s next. This week on #TWTPod, Melanie shares practical ways to assess writing and choose next steps.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18032790 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/18032790 or wherever you get your podcasts.
In this Writing Roundtable, we chat with Patty McGee and Tim Donohue, authors of Not Your Granny’s Grammar. Discover fresh, research-based ways to make grammar meaningful, engaging, and practical for every classroom!
🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17662733. #TWTPod
🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17662733. #TWTPod
October 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In this Writing Roundtable, we chat with Patty McGee and Tim Donohue, authors of Not Your Granny’s Grammar. Discover fresh, research-based ways to make grammar meaningful, engaging, and practical for every classroom!
🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17662733. #TWTPod
🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17662733. #TWTPod
Season 4 of #TWTPod kicks off with a conversation about choice, exploring why it matters for writers and how teachers can create more of it in the classroom. Tune in & join us in reimagining how choice shapes writing!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17917412
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17917412
October 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Season 4 of #TWTPod kicks off with a conversation about choice, exploring why it matters for writers and how teachers can create more of it in the classroom. Tune in & join us in reimagining how choice shapes writing!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17917412
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17917412
Georgia nonprofit Georgia Appleseed launches AI chatbot Seedmore to provide parents 24/7 legal guidance on school discipline, special education rights, and enrollment issues, helping families navigate complex education law. hypepotamus.com/startup-news...
Emory Students, Georgia Nonprofit Deploys AI Chatbot to Help Parents Navigate School Problems Legal Issues - Hypepotamus
Georgia nonprofit Georgia Appleseed launches AI chatbot Seedmore to provide parents 24/7 legal guidance on school discipline, special education rights, and enrollment issues, helping families navigate...
hypepotamus.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Georgia nonprofit Georgia Appleseed launches AI chatbot Seedmore to provide parents 24/7 legal guidance on school discipline, special education rights, and enrollment issues, helping families navigate complex education law. hypepotamus.com/startup-news...