Katlyn Bennett
@MrsBennettELA
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TJMS, APS, middle school reading teacher and literacy coach #tjmsrocks *tweets do not represent the views of APS* she/her
Arlington, VA
Joined February 2015
It is an honor to announce that Keisha Boggan has been named 2023 APS Principal of the Year! Her love and care for students and the TJMS community is clear in everything she does. Thank you, thank you for all you do. #APSExcellence
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At least temporarily, upper elementary instruction may need to look very different than it has in the past. “…if kids don’t reach threshold levels of decoding, then they don’t improve in reading in the middle/high school years – no matter what we try.”
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Well deserved!!!
Congratulations to Jefferson Teacher Peter Anderson for being an #APSAllStar who is a strong & vocal ally to LGBTQ+ students & co-sponsors the GSA club. He exemplifies the goal of creating an inclusive, supportive learning community that empowers all students. @JeffersonIBMYP
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This list is 💯 on point.
Today is my 32nd birthday. Over the last month, I asked several 90-year-olds what advice they would give to their 32-year-old selves. Here's the life advice everyone needs to hear:
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Bringing back magic square- my favorite activity to make a rowdy class quiet for 2 minutes 🤪
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Gen-Z made themselves heard loud and clear. Now do y’all understand why they’re coming for our books?
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Seventh graders at Jefferson MS were excited to share their “perzines” today, highlighting personal interests and more!
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Today is TJMS ZINEFEST! The culmination of the first quarter for 7th graders. Great work @MrAndersonELA @MsVogelReads @CameeBeyers @PolekCraven
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7th grade ELA is so creative! The cat’s out of the bag, raining cats and dogs, I’m all ears! @JeffersonIBMYP
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Pendulum swing? Districts only do 1 of the 5 things AFT identifies, then act surprised when it doesn't work. That's not a pendulum swing; that's half-hearted implementation fueled by poor leadership. #DoAllFive
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Strong, core reading curriculumA strong, core reading curriculum—consistent with the research consensus on effective reading instruction and delivered by knowledgeable teachers-is essential for all...
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Without fail.
every night, my body decides it is done and goes to bed. as soon as my head hits the pillow, my brain catches a second wind and the rest of my body is pissed.
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Calling all secondary reading specialists: I’d love to expand my reading knowledge brain trust outside my small district. Want to tap in? Share strategies? Talk resources?
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Dr. Tiffany Hogan explains the quadrant model derived from the #SVoR and describes how this continuum is helpful for educators and administrators to understand student data and to make instructional decisions across a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. 🎥 https://t.co/147cIWg6ny
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Lead by amazing Katelyn Bennett, a terrific MSRT meeting and walkthrough at Jefferson — gold stars to MSRTs, teachers and fantastic students! #apsisawesome
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A thread worth reading.
Can we talk about Independent Reading? What it IS? What it is NOT? I have seen it done soooo well! And I have seen it done soooo bad! #TheRightTools
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Our middle school reading specialist are top-notch! An awesome meeting and walkthrough day at Hamm full of collaboration and observations! #apsisawesom
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