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TWT Blog Recap #ICYMI

Have you missed out on the amazing articles published over the last couple of weeks? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this recap. We'll also preview what's happening with Two Writing Teachers over the winter holiday season.

NCTE · Reflective Practice

Don’t Let It Fade: Holding Onto the Magic of NCTE 2024

Knowing that the ideas I’ve gathered and the knowledge I’ve gained at NCTE are so important and impactful, I’ve begun shifting my focus during the week between the conference and Thanksgiving to how I’m going to sustain my learning once the dust from the holiday weekend settles.

Reflective Practice

Reflections From NCTE 2024

I know that attending NCTE is a privilege, and I do my best to share what I learn with anyone and everyone who I can touch in some way, shape, or form. If you have ANY questions or interest in more about what I’ve written, please reach out. Connecting with passionate educators fuels me now more than ever. 

adolescent literacy · Kylene Beers · quote · teacher of writing

What Really Matters: This Post Was Inspired by My Amazing Co-Blogger RUTH!

Last summer I took a course at T.C.'s Reading Institute with Kyleene Beers. She gave us a copy of her book Adolescent Literacy: Turning Promise Into Practice. As I read parts of it, a section by Chris Crutcher resonated with me. Crutcher tells of a tough girl whose third grade teacher was the only one… Continue reading What Really Matters: This Post Was Inspired by My Amazing Co-Blogger RUTH!