Are your students able to read sight words… but struggle to spell them in their writing? Or maybe they can pass a quick sight word check, but don’t recognize those same words in a sentence? In this episode, we’re talking all ...

Have you ever wondered how to stay in your power when everything around you feels uncertain or out of your control? As leaders, we talk about empowerment all the time, but the truth is, we naturally move in and out of it. Whe...

In this episode of The Education Connection , I’m sharing how I teach one, two, and three syllable words in first grade. You’ll hear a simple explanation of syllables and three easy, hands-on activities that help students hea...

Meet authors & educators Dr. Bill Truesdale & Vinni M. Hall--authors of Question Power: How they can change and influence instruction practices. Both are lifelong educators serving in the Chicago area--Bill is a retired Princ...

What happens when staff movement brings up both excitement and disappointment at the same time? In the spring season of school leadership, the movement of staff members becomes part of the HR landscape. Retirements, leaves, r...

In this episode of The Education Connection , Robin shares an important update about the podcast schedule and a simple classroom strategy for supporting students who are close to reaching grade level. Beginning next week, new...