Two conversations. One powerful message. I loved speaking with Dr. Antonio Fierro on #TheRightToReadInitiative podcast about multilingual learners, oral language, and the Science of Reading. 🧵 Key takeaways:

New research comparing 68 studies shows Structured Literacy outperforms Balanced Literacy—by a lot. SL = clearer, stronger reading gains. BL = a rebrand of Whole Language. It’s time to teach reading based on evidence, not vibes. 📚✨ rdcu.be/ePYHB

So excited for Season 6 of The @R2RInitiative podcast! S6 E1: Maria Murray youtu.be/lF0Y_xnT3EA?si=TN3G… via @YouTube

Thank you @NateJoseph19 and @NathanielRSwain for this fantastic conversation about RTI and MTSS. Something every educator should listen to. It's about knowing better so that you can do better! youtu.be/4jpFRnAaflU?si=O7d0…

So happy to see this finally happening—after decades of advocacy, change is coming! I’ve been pushing for years, & the changes for kids at risk of reading failure. Excited for the symposium and what’s ahead for public education. #RightToRead #LiteracyMatters

Happy #TBT! Found this old calendar where I was Miss July 2010 💁‍♀️ Back then, I was told I was too #dyslexic to become a certified #specialed teacher. Didn’t get that title—but I’ve still changed lives, and I’m proud of the path I’ve taken. 💙 #Dyslexia #RightToRead

Heading to #LitLearn2025? I can't wait. I’d like to meet up with anyone in the area! Scan the QR code to 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 so we have a chance to chat while I'm there. So much to do and see! #IDA #righttoread #1in5 #dyslexiaeducation tidycal.com/garfortheducatio…

I'm looking forward to heading out East next week! First stop is Toronto for this and then off to Winnipeg for a few days. Let me know if your going... I'd love to connect. I've set up a calendar so you can book a time for us to meet! @IDA_Ontario tidycal.com/garfortheducatio…

Thank you to @NateJoseph19 for including me in this project. Let's make every minute of intervention time count for students at risk of reading failure! #RightToRead link.springer.com/epdf/10.10…

I've got 4 great new books on my bookshelf to read this month... where would you start? @lifelonglit Language for Life, @NathanielRSwain Harnessing the Science of Learning @hruizmartin How Do We Learn or Structured Word Inquiry?

OMG! This is the worst. I hate it when dyslexic kids/adults are told they aren't trying or that they are just lazy. I remember being told this, I've been told this about my children. It simply isn' true. @janhasbrouck & I debunked this myth youtu.be/VNe78Lqh_7E

A few years ago I had the pleasure of busting some myths about #DownSyndrome with the @DSRFcanada. @suerobinsyvr I thought I'd share them again for #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth youtu.be/HWy3BwFxC1w

We managed to have it outdoors in brilliant sunshine. I can’t get over how after collecting eggs the 10, 9 and 7 went to the living room and split them evenly between them. They even took colour preferences into account.

Too many of our students are failing to learn to read in the classroom. We need to make sure the experts supporting the well-intentioned teachers are focusing on #SoR practices instead of constructivist & inquiry-based approaches that leave too many students behind. #RightToRead