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Matt Renwick

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20:25

Recommended Reading for New Leaders

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2023/08/31

What book would you consider to be essential reading for new school leaders?In this episode, Mary Howard (@DrMaryHoward), Debra Crouch (teachingdecisions.com) and I share some of our favorite books for principals, literacy specialists, and any teacher leader in a position of authority.Debra’s Recommendations* Opening Minds by Peter Johnston (also Choice Words by the same author)* To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink* The Best Strangers in the World by Ari ShapiroMary’s Recommendations* How Education

30:22

3 Questions to Ask the Reader

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2023/07/21

In this episode, Gen Arcovio, Debra Crouch and I share what we are reading this summer for pleasure. * Gen Acorvio is a literacy trainer at the Lesley Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative (@Lesley_CRRLC). She is also the co-contributor for@LiteracyPages at https://literacypages.wordpress.com/. * Debra Crouch works nationally as an independent literacy consultant, collaborating with districts and schools in designing professional learning opportunities. She can be reached at

47:29

The Science of Reading Movement and The Never-Ending...

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2023/06/24

How long have “the reading wars” been a part of the national education discourse? What are the recurring themes? What can 4K-12 practitioners do to engage in a dialogue that leads to a better understanding of effective literacy instruction?In this episode, Paul Thomas shares his findings about the science of reading movement and how educators can navigate this conversation.Paul, a professor at Furman University, is the author of the policy brief The Science of Reading Movement: The never-ending

35:54

Trusting Readers: A Conversation with Hannah Schneewind

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2023/05/27

“What is the goal of independent reading, and why does this goal so often get lost in instruction?”We asked this and other questions of Hannah Schneewind. She is the author along with Jennifer Scoggin of Trusting Readers: Powerful Practices for Independent Reading (Heinemann, 2021). We explored how to best use our limited classroom time, as well as how leaders can support this critical element of the literacy block.You can purchase Hannah’s book here. For a full transcript of this conversation, see

27:06

Making sense of reading's forever wars

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2023/04/23

In this episode, Mary Howard, Debra Crouch and I speak with professors Michiko Hikida and Leah Durán, authors of the article “Making sense of reading’s forever wars” (Phi Delta Kappan, 2022). Leah Durán is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Michiko Hikida is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University, Columbus. They wrote this article to make the

35:29

Crossing the Bridge: A conversation with Terry...

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2023/04/01

In this month’s podcast, I spoke with Terry Underwood about portfolio assessment in the context of literacy instruction.Terry is a former classroom teacher and a university professor. He is the author of Portfolio Practices: Lessons from Schools, District, and States with Sandra Murphy, and The Portfolio Project: A Study of Assessment, Instruction, and Middle School Reform. Terry writes frequently at Learning to Read, Reading to Learn, an online journal where he shares his current thinking on

45:55

The Science of Reading and the Media: A Conversation...

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2023/02/25

Several esteemed colleagues and I engaged in a question-and-answer session with Maren Aukerman around her three articles for the Literacy Research Association:* Part 1: The Science of Reading and the Media: Is Reporting Biased?* Part 2: The Science of Reading and the Media: Does the Media Draw on High-Quality Reading Research?* Part 3: The Science of Reading and the Media: How Do Current Reporting Patterns Cause Damage?Featured Guest BioDr. Maren Aukerman is a Werklund Research Professor at the

38:45

The Science of Reading and the Media, Part 1

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2023/01/21

When it comes to the science of reading, asking who is right or who is wrong seems...wrong.A better question: "What do I believe, and how might I be wrong?"This is a response four educators and I considered as we discussed Maren Aukerman's article, "The Science of Reading and the Media: Is Reporting Biased?" (Literacy Research Association, 2022). Journalists who offer "simple stories" about how kids become readers can evoke strong feelings about the issue. Emotions such as anger or frustration can

54:34

How to Teach Readers

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2022/12/17

This podcast episode is an audio recording from a recent conversation with Peter Afflerbach, author of Teaching Readers (Not Reading): Moving Beyond Skills and Strategies to Reader-Focused Instruction (Guilford, 2022).Several community members were able to join us and ask questions of Peter. We discussed a variety of topics related to his book, including:* Peter’s influences as a reader, teacher, and researcher* Paying attention to and appreciating the different factors for teaching readers*

33:14

What's "true" within the science of reading movement?

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2022/11/19

In this special podcast for the Teaching Readers (Not Reading) book study, I discussed the first five chapters with literacy educators Belinda Whyte and Sally Rowlands.* Belinda is a resource teacher of literacy in Aotearoa, New Zealand. (twitter)* Sally is a retired teacher and works at the Department of Education in Tasmania.Three questions that guided our discussion:* How have you successfully integrated the different sciences when teaching readers?* What is it about the science of reading

12:51

One Science is Dependent on Another

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2022/10/29

In this special episode/post, I was joined by Sandy Brumbaum, Reading Recovery teacher leader and consultant, and Denise Johnson, a literacy professor at William & Mary, to kick off the book study for Teaching Readers (Not Reading): Moving Beyond Skills and Strategies to Reader-Focused Instruction by Peter Afflerbach (Guilford, 2022).In our conversation, we responded to and discussed three questions:* What are your greatest concerns about current trends and programs with teaching readers and

57:32

Literacy Leadership: A Conversation with Regie...

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2022/09/30

In this recorded conversation with Regie Routman and esteemed colleagues, we discussed:* Why trust is so important for schoolwide improvement* Why it is critical that leaders know literacy* How leaders can communicate feedback that is kind and usefulThis also closes out the four-week email course on instructional walks.Being a literacy leader has always been challenging. That’s why it’s important to come together as colleagues, to share, listen, and connect. We hope you find this discussion helpful

7:18

What I've learned since being diagnosed with ADHD

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2022/08/29

A couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Having some time to reflect on this change, I wanted to share a little bit from my experience, including:* How I was initially prompted to get an assessment,* Why I waited until I was 45 to do this, and* What I’ve learned so far.This is not a literacy or leadership post. But I do see ADHD impacting many kids and adults, which has an impact downstream on both areas.You can read what I shared in this audio on my website.Unrelated, you’ll start seeing

5:44

Leaders Need to Know Literacy

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2022/07/30

Below are five insights after I read ten thoughtful posts from contributors around my book, Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.1. Leaders need to know literacy.“Through a lifetime of working in schools, one of my most powerful insights and core beliefs is that teachers must be leaders, and principals must know literacy.” (pg. 1)- Regie Routman, Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014)School leaders knowing literacy should go without saying. But a question I have

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Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.: Competence as a Key for...

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2022/06/29

The following is an adapted excerpt from my new book, Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.: Five Strategies for Supporting Teaching and Learning (Corwin, 2022). Colleagues and I will be writing original posts to the book next month. Subscribe and join us!Think about the last business you went to for groceries, home supplies, or to purchase a gift for someone. Why did you shop there? We rarely think about these choices. But the likely reason is you trust the business to provide a quality product or service at a

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Newsletter Update: A brief history of this space,...

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2022/06/01

Hello colleague,I wrote this post at my city’s local laundry mat. Our dryer decided to stop working on Memorial Day weekend. Perfect timing with our two teenagers navigating between friends’ houses, end-of-year school events, soccer games, and trail biking. The dirty clothes pile up quickly.Anyway, this is a good time to a) review what this space is about for new subscribers, and b) talk about the upcoming summer book study.This SpaceIn 2012, I started a blog on Wordpress titled “Reading by

28:47

Podcast: A Conversation with Steve Barkley

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2022/04/16

I spoke with Steve Barkley, educational consultant and coach, for his podcast Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud (found here).We discussed:* The importance of instructional leadership,* Balancing evaluation with professional learning, and* The five strategies from my book Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H. (Corwin, 2022).Thank you for listening!PODCAST TRANSCRIPTSteve [Intro]: 00:00 Hello, and welcome to the teacher edition of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out loud podcast. The complexity of teaching is both

5:14

What do you mean by "best practice"?

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2022/03/19

This adapted excerpt from my new book, Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H., questions the tendency for educators to seek fail-safe instructional practices in a search for certainty. During a conversation I once had with a district administrator about adopting a scripted curriculum program, one of their arguments for the resource was that it was based on “best practice”. This stance invites resistance. Educational researcher Dr. Viviane Robinson notes that “appeals to adopt ‘best practice’ imply that current

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Can a principal also be a coach? A conversation with...

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2022/02/19

If you prefer to listen to my conversation with Regie Routman instead of watching it, here it is. We explored this question related to my new book, Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H., available through Corwin now (30% off through March). What people are saying about Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.Matt Renwick is the principal we all wish we had and the one we all want to be. His ideas about walking alongside teachers to grow them in the same ways we want them to grow students are just-right advice. He brings the

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Leading Through Learning: Observing a Middle School...

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2022/01/28

In this excerpt from my book Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H., I described my experience observing a book club-style discussion via Zoom. I learn as much as anyone when I visit classrooms with a stance toward curiosity.Instructional walks offer a responsive and authentic approach to continuous professional development for all educators. This development includes principals. I have learned as much as my teachers have from my regular classroom visits. Until instructional walks became a priority, my

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