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Read by Example

Matt Renwick

A monthly podcast about literacy instruction and school leadership readbyexample.substack.com

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19:39

How to Make Learning Stick

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2021/12/23

If we teach a skill or an idea, and students didn’t learn it, how do we respond?Often we lean on more time or individual/small group support. Yet if the problem is the instructional strategy itself, more of the same will not be helpful. A student may need something different that is more effective at meeting students’ current needs.This is where cognitive science can help. Bryan Goodwin, co-author of Learning That Sticks: A Brain-Based Model for K-12 Instructional Design and Delivery (ASCD/McREL,

20:07

Cultivating Genius

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2021/11/27

What can we learn about literacy from our nation’s past?Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy, shares her findings from her dissertation work on black literary societies and their relevance for today’s educators.In my conversation with Gholdy, we discussed:* her professional learning journey researching this important topic,* the four pursuits of this pedagogical framework teachers can follow, and* how to be a

23:01

Learner-Centered Leadership

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2021/10/30

Leading schools in the 21st century can be overwhelming. More is being added to our plates while our resources and time feel depleted.In a highly complex world, a framework for leading schools is needed. Devin Vodicka, author of Learner-Centered Leadership, offers “A Blueprint for Transformational Change in Learning Communities.”We talk about this topic, including:* why trust is foundational,* how schools can see the whole child, and* why both teachers and students need to be empowered for this

19:00

How to Reduce Change to Increase Improvement

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2021/09/30

Communicating feedback to teachers is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. How do we influence instruction in a positive way while maintaining trust and respecting teachers as professionals?Dr. Viviane Robinson, author of Reduce Change to Increase Improvement (Corwin, 2017), offers readers sound research and rich examples for supporting teaching and learning in all classrooms. In this episode, we discussed:* The difference between “change” and “improvement”,* Why feedback needs to be

22:34

Making Curriculum Matter

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2021/08/28

How do we ensure all students can access the curriculum plus find it relevant and engaging?Angela Di Michele Lalor, author of Making Curriculum Matter: How to Build SEL, Equity, and Other Priorities into Daily Instruction, offers a guide for teachers and leaders to begin this work.In our conversation, we discuss:* Why it is important to prepare for an uncertain future,* The five lense for viewing our instructional plans, and* How purchasing curriculum resources is not enough.As Angela points out,

23:35

Cultivating Genius Book Discussion #2

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2021/07/31

We follow up on our previous conversation for Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, I am joined by contributors Gen Arcovio, Ryanne Deschane, Rhonda Precourt, and Carrie Thomas.We used the following three questions to guide our conversation:* What takeaways did you gain from this book?* What questions do you still have?* How have you changed after reading this book?This wraps up the book study. Thank you for your

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Cultivating Genius Book Discussion #1

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2021/06/30

In this special episode, I am joined by Gen Arcovio and Rhonda Precourt in a conversation around this summer’s book study selection: Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad.We used the following three questions to guide our conversation:* What resonated with you?* What surprised you?* What questions do you have?This kicks off the book study. We hope you can join us for the month of July as we read and respond in writing to

17:53

Know the Story Before You Create the Story

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2021/05/29

Where do we start when striving for equity? What does this concept mean in everyday classrooms? How does a relevant curriculum lead to a more equitable education? I explore these questions with Dr. Chaunté Garrett, superintendent at Rocky Mount Preparatory School in North Carolina. She is an instructional leader with building- and district-level experience in transforming schools and leading students to high achievement levels. This episode offers practical ideas for any teacher or leader to apply,

21:37

Writing Matters

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2021/05/01

In this special episode, recorded during our third and final writers group, we talked shop - writers workshop - with Tom Romano and Regie Routman.Tom is the author of several books on writing, including Write What Matters: For Yourself, For Others.Regie has also authored many professional literacy resources for educators, most recently Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners. So get out your notebooks, settle in with a favorite beverage, and soak up the wisdom from

29:40

Teacher Supervision That Supports Professional Growth

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2021/03/26

It is no secret that some traditional teacher evaluation systems are less than effective in supporting professional growth. Faculty want feedback, and yet tired policies and lack of imagination can prevent leaders from seeing what is possible.Consider a different approach to this area of instructional leadership. Matt Cormier, an elementary principal in Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado, takes more of a coaching stance to his work, including:* feedback that is focused on the future and on

15:39

Develop Fearless Learners: The Genius Hour Guidebook

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2021/02/27

What world are we preparing our students for? The future is difficult to predict, yet we are confident that a capacity for lifelong learning, including a willingness to take risks and make mistakes, will be essential. One approach to developing fearless learners is described in The Genius Hour Guidebook: Fostering Passion, Wonder, and Inquiry in the Classroom by Denise Krebs and Gallit Zvi. Both classroom teachers, Denise and Gallit share their experience in supporting students’ ideas and

22:01

Conversation is the Key to Professional Growth

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2021/01/29

Walkthrough forms and rubrics are tools we are sometimes pressed to use as leaders. Yet these tools do not facilitate teacher growth alone. It is the conversation between professionals, supported by classroom evidence, that actually leads to improvement.Justin Baeder, author of Now We’re Talking: 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership, gives leaders a clear pathway toward our shared goals. I recently had a conversation with Justin on the subject, including:* why dialogue is more

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How Cris Tovani Uses Literacy Strategies to Engage...

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2020/12/29

Every teacher knows these students: the reluctant reader, the class clown, the resistant writer. Cris Tovani, author of Why Do I have to Read This? Literacy Stategies to Engage Our Most Reluctant Students, views these masks that kids wear as entry points into understanding who they are and then responding to their needs.In my conversation with Cris, we talk about:* developing a partnership approach to teaching and learning with our students,* planning literacy instruction long term so we can

26:03

Why Trust Matters More Than Ever: A Conversation with...

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2020/11/25

Before you focus on collective efficacy or school climate, start with trust. Trust in school is not a simple concept. There are many facets to this construct: benevolent, open, honest, reliable, competent. And for trust to be fostered within an educational community, it needs an intentional effort by the leaders and teachers in the school. My conversation with Megan Tschannen-Moran, author of Trust Matters: Leadership for Successful Schools (Jossey-Bass, 2014) reveals why trust is so important. She

Leading a School with Design Thinking: A Conversation...

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2020/10/28

We experience daily challenges while leading in our school, yet what really is the problem? Do we understand it clearly enough? Whose perspective do we need to consider as we test ideas? Jethro Jones, author of SchoolX, provides a brief explanation on how leaders can apply design thinking within their positions to start to solve these vexing challenges. We also discuss the importance of professional networking as well as his Mastermind program for school leaders. Listen here or subscribe on Apple

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How to Make Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Work...

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2020/09/29

What counts as “good”? This question gets at the heart of engaging in productive conversations as we describe effective literacy instruction. We explore that inquiry in this episode with Rachael Gabriel and Sarah Woulfin, authors of Making Teacher Evaluation Work: A Guide for Literacy Teachers and Leaders (Heinemann, 2017).During our conversation, we discussed:* why people get stuck on singular definitions for anything in education, * how we can use our mismatches between beliefs and practices as

27:36

What Kids Offer to Us: A Conversation with Brian...

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2020/08/25

All students are made for learning. What they bring to our classrooms should be valued as entry points for instruction and even beyond. It is the teacher who co-constructs and sustains the environment to help make this possible.In this episode, I talk with Brian Cambourne and Debra Crouch, the authors of Made for Learning: How the Conditions of Learning Guide Teaching Decisions, about:* How they define engagement,* How teacher language is critical for creating these environments, and* The importance

14:03

What's Safe Enough to Try? A Conversation with...

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2020/07/27

To operate in an uncertain world, it is essential to have practical guides and sound processes.In this episode, I talk with Anthony Kim, co-author of The New School Rules: 6 Vital Practices for Thriving and Responsive Schools (Corwin, 2018), about our current challenges and how leaders might respond. * We unpack the question, “What’s safe enough to try?”* We reinforce the need for a common language.* We consider who is needed for decision-making and how this process is communicated.* We rethink

21:17

Jackie Witter-Easley on Capturing Literacy Moments

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2020/06/30

We have more time in the school day to engage in authentic literacy experiences than we think. Transitions, snack breaks, and walking in the hallways can all offer opportunities for brief yet effective interactions around text and with each other.In this episode of the Read by Example podcast, Dr. Jackie Witter Easley shares how educators can capture these literacy moments. She offers specific strategies, such as:* setting up the classroom environment to invite students to notice and wonder,*

23:10

Kathy Champeau and Merry Komar on Engaging Literate...

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2020/05/26

Why do some students become less engaged in reading, writing and learning in general over time? Kathy Champeau and Merry Komar, two co-authors of Engaging Literate Minds: Developing Children’s Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Lives, K–3, talk about the classroom environments that students need: places where everyone’s thinking is valued and each member of these communities is a teacher to others.Related Resources for Podcast (links available on original podcast page):* Audio Transcript* Purchase

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