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Ashley Puffer

Recent Posts:

10/14/20

How the Essentials of Reading and Writing Workshop Do—and Don't—Change with Virtual Teaching

This year, the need to build management and accountability systems that are equitable and supportive within a virtual environment is stronger than ever.  (continue reading)
09/10/20

Units of Study Virtual Teaching Resources: Supporting Blended and Virtual Teaching Across the 2020-21 School Year

The new Units of Study Virtual Teaching Resources are designed to supplement the print Units of Study in reading, writing, and phonics. Learn more about how they help teachers adapt instruction for the 2020-21 school year.  (continue reading)
09/01/20

Responding to the Challenges of the 2020-21 School Year

Learn more about how the UOS Virtual Teaching Resources were developed to meet social/emotional needs, foster equity, and support virtual/blended learning.  (continue reading)
06/29/20

Resources to Support Units of Study in Blended or Virtual Classrooms

The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project community has developed resources that will help you rise to the challenge of the 2020-21 school year.  (continue reading)
05/19/20

From China to Nebraska: One Teacher's Journey During COVID-19

Jamie Nelsen, a second-grade teacher at Shekou International School in China, shares her experience with remote teaching and the journey that led her there  (continue reading)
03/13/20

Teaching and Leading In the Midst of COVID-19: View Recordings from Lucy Calkins' Office Hours

Lucy Calkins and colleagues discuss the challenges involved with teaching and leading during the coronavirus and answer attendees questions.  (continue reading)
11/20/19

Lucy Calkins Discusses the Backstory of Writing Workshop

In this sample chapter from Lucy Calkins' highly anticipated Teaching Writing, Lucy discusses how she came to the field of writing instruction.  (continue reading)
09/11/19

The Principles Behind the Units of Study in Phonics (Part 3)

This excerpt from A Guide to the Phonics Units of Study focuses on the importance of high engagement and supporting all members of a learning community.  (continue reading)
09/05/19

The Guiding Principles Behind the Units of Study in Phonics (Part 2)

This week we discuss two of the guiding principles of the Units of Study in Phonics: 1) a lean, efficient curriculum, and 2) going beyond item knowledge.  (continue reading)
08/28/19

The Guiding Principles Behind the Units of Study in Phonics (Part 1)

The following excerpt from the Guide describes 2 of the principles behind the phonics units: teaching for transfer and building on the research of experts.  (continue reading)

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