“A student does not have ONE reading level. The student’s reading ability of a text is directly related to their background knowledge with the content of the text.” Thank you @natwexler ❤️ @CCSSO #TNBestforALL
- Early Reading Training is a huge success! 97% of TN teachers say “I feel equipped to implement the skills I learned.” TN teachers are saying “Best PD I’ve ever been too” and “Great week of learning meaningful student-centered material.” THANK YOU facilitators! Great week! @TNedu
- Excited to announce @DonnaKay99 as the newest member of the TN Academics team. Please welcome Donna as our new Senior Director of Early Literacy Strategy‼️🎉🎉🎉 We are excited to have her expertise & district experience leading our early literacy initiatives. #Reading360 @TNedu
- It has been an honor to serve Virginia’s students, families, and educators. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to pursue new opportunities. I am grateful to the VDOE staff and educators who inspire me daily—Virginia’s children will always hold a special place in my heart.
- Just read the feedback from early reading training this week -“This is the most useful state training I have ever attended in my life...I am so excited and proud the state is heading in a direction that is back by actual SCIENCE!” #Reading360
- Thank you @GovernorVA for entrusting me with the incredible responsibility to lead and execute your bold agenda for the @VDOE_news. As 23-year educator, I am excited to serve with @drjraleya as my chief of staff. doe.virginia.gov/Home/Component…
- “High-quality literacy instruction is a civil rights issue for the children across the country. Our country must focus on ensuring all children have access to strong daily literacy experiences.” @CCSSO #TNBestforALL @SchwinnTeach
- What does sounds first instruction look like? Check out this lesson on ending /s/ sounds‼️ #Reading360 @TNedu @TCSchools_ @ClassroomWonder
- So proud of TN teachers! They have worked so hard for our children this year. They turn around and go to two weeks of literacy training... wow. just wow! Humbled by their commitment❤️‼️‼️‼️‼️
- Honored to start my superintendency @NKCPS and listen ing to exemplary teachers and students. I sincerely enjoyed recognizing John Aughenbaugh as the Region 1 Teacher of the Year.Lisa Coons @VA_Supt reflects on her first day as Virginia’s new superintendent of public instruction, which included visiting schools @NKCPS and announcing the Region 1 Teacher of the Year @NewKentStrong. Welcome to Virginia, Dr. Coons!
- We have had a record breaking week for Early Reading Training! Over 900 eductators completed this course this week‼️98% (🤩🤩🎇🎆) of attendees agree ““The Early Reading Training has prepared me to better support my students in developing phonics-based reading skills.” Wow🎉❤️💙
- Incredibly thankful to Virginia educators and fellow colleagues who have welcomed me to @VDOE_News with open arms. Incredibly honored and blessed to serve the approximately 1.3 million children of Va.
- Reflecting on my blessings today- serving TN children, families & educators as the CAO @tnedu, I am incredibly proud to have rolled up my sleeves to shoulder with incredible leaders. It has been a great honor to learn from my mentor @SchwinnTeach.
