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Unlocking Reading with “Speech to Print”
When I first picked up Louisa Moats’ Speech to Print , I’ll admit—I wasn’t sure how practical a book about “language essentials” would feel in the day-to-day of teaching. But here’s the truth: this book has completely reshaped how I think about reading instruction, and I believe it can do the same for you. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. What I Love About This Book Moats takes somethi
Francine Swickheimer
Aug 28, 20252 min read


From Sentences to Success
Transforming Student Writing In the realm of education, effective writing instruction is paramount. The Writing Revolution 2.0: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler offers a structured approach to teaching writing that enhances student thinking and comprehension across disciplines. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learn
Francine Swickheimer
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Bridging the Knowledge Gap
“Without knowledge, even the strongest reading skills can’t help students understand what they read.” Natalie Wexler Closing The Knowledge Gap : A Call for Knowledge-Rich Instruction As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. Natalie Wexler’s The Knowledge Gap offers a compelling examination of one of the most pressing challenges in education today: the persistent gap in reading comprehension a
Francine Swickheimer
Aug 8, 20252 min read
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