From Workshop to Wit & Wisdom

In this blog post, Portland Public Schools teacher Teri Joseph shares her journey from teaching reading and writing workshops to adopting Wit &...

One Text, Three Ways: Small-Group Instruction with Geodes

Geodes® allow students to apply their growing decoding and word recognition skills in the context of authentic, content-rich books. Geodes are...

Unlocking Reading Comprehension: The Power of Activating Prior Knowledge

Hi Teacher Friends, Lori and Melissa from the Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast are taking over this month’s blog. We’ve hosted over 150 podcast...

A Bird’s Eye View: Knowledge Building Across Grade Levels

PhD Science® students build knowledge coherently across modules and grade levels, leading to deep conceptual understanding. Join PhD Science Senior...

What Is A Knowledge-Building Curriculum?

High-quality instructional materials have long been considered a powerful tool for increasing student achievement by providing rigorous,...

Addressing Pandemic Learning Gaps with Wit & Wisdom

The recent release of the Nation’s Report Card presents a cause for deep concern, particularly the shocking statistic that nearly 40 percent of...

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