Top Five Articles of 2023-2024
A round-up of posts that resonated with readers the most this school year
The following articles found the most readers over the past twelve months. Communication, feedback and teaching readers were the most popular topics. If you already read these posts, maybe they are worth revisiting as you think about the upcoming school year. And if not, you now have a curated list of what your colleagues found most compelling! Take care, Matt
This article was one of three summarized in The Marshall Memo. It’s a cautionary list to review before giving feedback to a teacher who is seemingly resistant to change.
A story of a interventionist motivating a reluctant reader with a Venus flytrap highlights what teachers bring (and cannot be bought) to the classroom.
Current research points to the complex nature of teaching readers. So why do some educators and the media continue to paint a simple picture of this practice?
In this post, I juxtapose a jaw-dropping comment from a colleague (they were okay if their kids didn’t love reading) with the importance of teachers being readers.
I unlocked this popular post for all subscribers. Weekly staff newsletters are a powerful way of communicating and reinforcing your school’s mission, vision, beliefs and values.
Are there any posts not listed here that resonated with your this school year? Let the community know.
This Tuesday, full subscribers can join me in a live conversation via Zoom with Paul Thomas about the reading wars and translating research to practice.