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catherinecook.bsky.social
Retired teacher but still teaching reading! 🇨🇦 Working towards changing literacy instruction in BC so all children will be taught to read and write. I like to post pictures of my horse, Tonya, too! 🐴
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New snow and a new episode of Chalk and Talk made feeding Tonya much nicer! The effects of declining math skills on science education is distressing! Well worth listening to!

I stepped out of my comfort zone to ask a question about structured literacy vs balanced literacy and curriculum changes. Well worth a listen, if you’re interested in best practices for teaching kids to read! @bctf.bsky.social @bcpvpa.bsky.social

There's a lot of resistance to change, particularly at teacher colleges: "Universities given two years to overhaul teaching degrees after education ministers' meeting." #edchat #bcedchat www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07...

🗓️Save the date! I'm SO excited to present with colleagues, Melanie & Erica! Join us as we engage in conversation & share our learning about evidence-based practices in literacy instruction & how it has positively impacted our learners. #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky

"There is no curriculum police." I find this statement both alarming and insulting. My role as an educator isn't just to teach, it's to ensure students have learned. #BCEd #EduSky #Teachers #KnowBetterDoBetter

First the news of a law suit against Fountas & Pinnell and now a university is being (rightfully) questioned about its literacy programming. I wonder what BC's universities are promoting or endorsing in their preservice ed. programs...🤔 #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA

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

Good read, #BCEd

Good read about current challenges with curriculum shifts at the elementary level. "Equity isn’t about rushing to grade-level standards—it’s about providing the methodical teaching that the students in our classrooms deserve." #EduSky

***BRAND NEW*** The Literacy View 🔥🔥🔥 Zach Grosell joins us to discuss the APM article by Christopher Peak, “New Reading Laws Sweep the Nation Following Sold a Story.” Will Lucy Make a Comeback? 🤨 Podcast: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... YouTube: 👀 youtu.be/ZtLYf6F4Rmk?... #edusky

Motivation doesn't lead to success; success leads to increased motivation. #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...

If you're wanting to learn about #StructuredLiteracy and see how educators are changing their practice in British Columbia, join us! Everyone welcome - teachers, EAs, ECEs, principals, management, trustees. Change is happening! #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA www.facebook.com/share/g/1Gks...

“But I need to know how to teach kids.” Donna’s comment on the Elementary Education track! So many gems 💎 in this episode! Learn about AAA, Accuracy, Automaticity and Accessing meaning. Every one should have a listen. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...