What is the Science of Reading? “The body of work referred to as the “science of reading” is not an ideology, a philosophy, a political agenda, a one-size-fits-all approach, a program of instruction, nor a specific component of instruction. It is the emerging consensus from many related disciplines, based on literally thousands of studies, supported … More What is the Science of Reading
Service learning at Trinity is about Connections By Marsha Harris, Director of Curriculum On a typical day, during a typical year, the hallways of Trinity School are lined with boxes of warm mittens, cozy pajamas, non-perishable food items, shoes, books, stuffed animals, and cardboard arcade games. You see posters in the hallways designed by students … More Service Learning at Trinity School
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Day 2- Invitation to Notice More/Mini-Lesson When we expose students to well-written sentences rather than examples ridden with errors, they take the opportunity to notice all of the parts of speech, punctuation, and craft within. The invitation process welcomes students to think differently about a text while taking the time to notice, share, and listen … More Unpacking for Formative Assessment and Intentional Planning
noun: a trusted counselor or guide. For several years, teachers at Trinity School have continued to engage in conversation around an integrated approach to grammar instruction. We probably remember the traditional methods of direct instruction using various worksheets that might involve filling in blanks, finding mistakes, diagramming sentences, circling the correct answer, and then moving … More Mentor Sentences: Teaching Grammar, Mechanics, and Craft
I handed him the velvet ring box. Nestled inside was my grandmother’s cameo ring. The smooth peach colored stone was finely carved and showed the sharp details of a woman’s silhouette. The gold band, slightly scratched from age and wear, tucked carefully in preparation for cleaning. My sweet Nana. Her soft eyes, pale skin, and … More Treasures Lost, Moments Found
A small group of educators gather every Wednesday morning to improve, perfect, inspire, and even begin their journey in writing. These 5 brave women have been vulnerable, afraid, and in some cases stuck in their writing. Embolden Your Inner Writer, is a 14 week course developed by Jill Gough and myself to bring teachers together … More Embolden Your Inner Writer
I’ve been thinking about this blog post since October. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll see that each month I’ve tried to reflect on the inspirational women that spoke at Leadercast Women. This one, in particular, has resonated with me deeply over the past few months. I’ve been eager to share my thoughts. Dr. … More Coretta Scott King: A Woman of Purpose
Flourish Article Fall 2017 My baby book sits in an old cardboard box in my basement. Occasionally I will pull it out, pages yellowed and perfectly square photos slipping out from the once tacky pages. Memories of my childhood will flood my thoughts, of people who are no longer with us and of special times … More Your Child Is Known: The Importance of “My Learning”
Ginger Hardage, retired Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines, asked those of us at Leadercast Live, “what is your bold statement”? Any purpose driven organization should have a bold statement that reflects and articulates it’s mission succinctly. At Trinity School, we continually circle back to our mission. What does it say … More What is Your BOLD Statement?- Ginger Hardage
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