Archive - Read by Example

Four Questions to Challenge Your Reading Beliefs

On the importance of putting your literacy ideology to the test

Aug 9 •

July 2025

The Leadership-Reading Brain

Is literacy a tool for empowerment or oppression in your school?

Jul 31 •

Without Trust, Professional Learning is Just Compliance Theater

Including a simple staff activity that immediately builds trust

Jul 24 •

The 12-Week Action Plan for Starting the School Year

Instructional Leadership When Stakes Are High

Jul 18 •

Literacy Unscripted: Reclaiming Professional Wisdom in the Age of Mandates

Jul 10 •

5:43

Why We Should Read During Challenging Times

A Case for Books as Balm, Healthy Habit, and Resistance

Jul 3 •

June 2025

Why do we wait to make schoolwide changes?

On seeing possibilities for better literacy instruction for all students

Jun 25 •

The Four Recoveries: Autonomy, Identity, Humanity, and Agency in ELA Classrooms

Including a downloadable framework tool for full subscribers

Jun 18 •

Striking a Balance Between Reading and Writing

What I learned from a week of no reading

Jun 10 •

Turn Your Professional Reading Into Action

A video demonstration of how I turn my reading into writing worth sharing

Jun 6 •

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May 2025

Bridging the Belief-Practice Divide in Literacy Instruction

Three steps to help teachers align their values with their instruction

May 31 •

10 Things I Learned About Trust as a Literacy Leader

Including a downloadable 10-point reference guide for paid subscribers

May 27 •

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