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Writing does not improve through exposure alone. It develops cumulatively, through explicit instruction in transcription, sentence construction, and text-level control. In this article, Phil Coloca and Jeanette Breen argue for a coherent developmental continuum that reduces classroom variability and strengthens equity across schools.
If we want stronger writing, clarity must precede creativity - and intellectual preparation must anchor practice.
Why are schools pursuing the Workshop Model for young students? The Workshop model entails students working through the writing process to learn the art of being an author through editing and revising. The difficulty here is one of mass differentiation. Here are the practical things we need to consider in the implementation of shifting to an explicit writing model.
Key take aways from recent webinars, written by teachers for teachers.
MTSS is often misunderstood as a system of intervention, but at its core it is about organising opportunity to learn. Grounded in the idea that ability is shaped by what students are taught, the most effective approaches prioritise strengthening Tier 1—curriculum, instruction, and classroom practice—so more students succeed from the outset. Over time, strong core instruction reduces the need for additional support, shifting MTSS from reactive intervention to proactive system design.