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An Italian Proverb and its Connection to Literacy Initiative Thought
There is a great Italian proverb that I was reminded of recently: "Tra il dire e il fare c'e di mezzo il mare." A literal translation: Between saying and doing there is the sea. A more compact version: There is a sea between saying and doing. In English, we might also...
Nurturing Growth: Embracing the Path of Progress
What can you expect to see over the coming month? Here is a sneak peek: Guiding Literacy Growth's "Literacy Growth Pathway" Webinars to help schools navigate the current literacy climate More detailed information related to the Literacy System Assessment Tool and what...
Research and Science as Black and White? Not Quite!
In recent months, across social media and content domains, especially literacy, the black and white, yes or no rhetoric has seemingly intensified. If you are on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you’ve undoubtedly witnessed it and probably walked away with a bit of...
The Basic Guide to Reading Research for Teachers
In today’s discourse on educational practice in literacy, the term “research” is ubiquitous. You see it in the newsstands, on television and across the social media universe. A point of contention in many discussions is what constitutes “research-based” and...