What does it mean to teach writing with kindness — not as a soft add-on, but as a pedagogical foundation?

In the Sandbox, Shuvro Das reflects on what happens when writing classrooms center care, inclusivity, and joy.

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Recorded Webinar: The Writing Rope – A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction (Keys to Literacy) - TTAC Online

Recorded Webinar Available!

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Shoutout to Cynthia Fleming, 9th grade teacher and EnlightenAI expert! 💪

Cynthia is now assigning MORE writing because she has a tool that supports her — not buries her. More student practice. Less teacher burnout. That's the goal. 🙌

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An instructional coach at Lyons Township Schools put it perfectly: EnlightenAI enhances the writing process by giving students timely, targeted support — so they can take ownership of their work.

That's exactly why we built this. ✍️✨

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Teachers shouldn’t have to choose between sleep and giving students great feedback.

With EnlightenAI, Briana was able to give scholars feedback every single night during essay week — and saw major growth in proficiency.

Daily feedback changes everything. ✍️📈

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The Hidden Demands of Writing Writing is a complex, high-level task that incorporates and synthesizes many language skills from phonemic awareness to handwriting to critical thinking and analysis.

Writing is more than ideas on a page. This blog breaks down the hidden demands behind writing and offers insight to better support developing writers.

Read more 👇
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Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to cr...

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Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to cr...

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Writing Starts in the Brain, Not on the Page YouTube video by Schoolutions Teaching Strategies

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Book out Feb 24th 📖

🎙️Link to Part One of our conversation → youtu.be/SV-3kWU1K04

Part Two is out Friday!

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Evidence-based writing — made approachable.

This Grade 6 activity guides students to craft a clear claim, support it with evidence, and explain their thinking step by step.

Structured. Scaffolded. Powerful.

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February sets are live: Reality is overrated 🌀✨

8 rotating free sets in Basic this month, plus 4 fixed Jumpstart starter sets ✅

Quick prompts for bell ringers and warm ups ⏱️ that get students writing fast 📝

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Celebrating our partners! 🎉

We’re proud to be partnering with KIPP DC, one of the largest KIPP regions, to transform how educators grade writing and gather writing data at scale.

Better insights. Less busywork. More time for students ✨

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Immediate insights = better next steps. ✨

Use EnlightenAI to analyze student writing growth in minutes so teachers can jump straight into planning. Own the writing cycle — without the wait.

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Hierarchy of Expository Writing - Landmark Outreach Writing is a complex process. This resource explains how the levels of expository writing should be taught using a scaffolded hierarchy.

Expository writing becomes more accessible when students are taught how writing build. This blog post breaks down how a hierarchical approach can support organization, clarity, and confidence in informational writing.

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Online Written Expression Course - 3 Graduate Credits Graduate-level online written expression course. Explore diagnostic assessment, process writing, & instructional strategies for teaching basic writing skills to students with LBLD.

Supporting beginning writers or students w/LBLD? This online course guides you through:
• Understanding the hidden demands of writing
• Scaffolding at word, sentence & paragraph levels
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Text of Amy Ludwig VanDerwater's poem titled "You Ask Why I'm Singing." You may hear this poem read to you at the link in the post.

Simple sketch of a bird flying between pine trees.

Today at The Poem Farm, my since-2010 (ad and AI-free) blog for young writers, I encourage students to look out of a window...and to write even when not in the mood. Find hundreds of poems and lessons here - poemfarm.amylv.com/2025/11/look... #Kidlit #Poetry #ELA #Writing #WritingInstruction #Birds

Meet the panelists for our upcoming webinar, Transforming Writing: A District’s SRSD & MTSS Journey, on 11/13 @ 3:30pm ET. Register today! hillforliteracy.wistia.com/live/events/iasmtaau8b

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When is the right time for students to make the move from their writers’ notebook to draft paper?

Read our blog from Nikki Drury for tips on how to help your students make purposeful choices early in the writing process. bit.ly/Blog-Writers...

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HILL For Literacy has joined forces with ThinkSRSD to provide high-quality well-rounded training in the evidence-based framework for writing instruction, Self-Regulated Strategy Development. Contact ben@hillforliteracy.org to learn more! #SRSD #writing #writinginstruction #writingsuccess #thinkSRSD

Seeing real growth in my writers through #ThinkSRSD (@thinksrsd) — more confidence, more independence, and lots of “I can do this!” moments. 🌟
Inspired by @ditchthattextbook’s Matt Miller on habit-stacking + self-talk.
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Online Written Expression Course - 15 Hours Online PD for Educators. Explore diagnostic assessment, process writing, & instructional strategies for teaching basic writing skills to students with LBLD. 15- hour written expression course.

Join our 6‑week online course, "Written Expression: Scaffolded Strategies for Beginning Writers." Learn step‑by‑step scaffolding techniques to support early writers—from brainstorming to drafting and revising.

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Hierarchy of Expository Writing - Landmark Outreach Writing is a complex process. This resource explains how the levels of expository writing should be taught using a scaffolded hierarchy.

Scaffolding is the secret to demystifying writing. Start students w/basic paragraphs, then build to elaboration, multi‑paragraph structure, and finally essays with intros, transitions, and conclusions.

Learn more: landmarkoutreach.org/strategies/h...

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My session "AI for Supporting Writing Instruction" was accepted for the 2025 AI and Innovative EdTech Symposium hosted by LACOE! 📝✨
Sept 27 in LA - ready to share real classroom strategies for using AI to enhance (not replace) writing instruction.
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How do you teach writing in the age of AI?

In our latest episode, we talk with author & teacher @thevogelman.bsky.social about his book Artful AI in Writing Instruction and the future of student voice in the AI era.
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Patty McGee teaching students grammar

Grammar shouldn’t be stale worksheets—it should be curiosity in action. In a two-part blog series, @pmgmcgee.bsky.social reframes AI and mentor texts as phenomena that spark inquiry and exploration in grammar learning: buff.ly/0jt71sc

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Cover of How to Be a Better Witing Teacher

Engaged writers are better writers! Join us for a virtual institute designed to expand your instructional toolkit & deepen your expertise. Leave with strategies to elevate your teaching & make writing meaningful for every student!

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Creating Richer Personal Narratives: Creating Positive Student Outcomes in Middle School Blog series. Help your students create richer personal narratives by using mentor texts, teaching voice, and more. Support your students with scaffolded writing instruction.

Want richer personal stories from your students? This post shares hands-on tips for teaching voice, plot structure, and reflection to boost personal narratives. Read more:

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