Quiet Violet Finds her Voice

Violet Blandin makes it a habit to blend in. At school, no one notices her, but in the kitchen, she can't be missed. When a hands-on lesson about measurement goes haywire, Violet finds she is the only one who can save celebrated Chef Delaclaire from an awful encounter with a very salty cookie.
Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice celebrates introverted kids and affirms that being quiet doesn't mean they have nothing to say. Violet's journey to be heard invites readers to see that quiet children's minds are as rich and bold as extroverted children's, and empowers introverted kids to find their voice and discover their passion.

More Than Checklist

The Principal as Formative Coach

The article "The Principal as Formative Coach" explores how principals can transition from traditional roles into being formative leaders who actively support teacher development. This approach encourages principals to collaborate with teachers through coaching cycles focused on student-centered learning and measurable improvement in teaching practices. By establishing clear goals, observing classrooms, and providing meaningful feedback, principals create a supportive culture that values continuous improvement. Effective principals also prioritize consistent, structured meetings with instructional coaches, fostering strong partnerships that align with school improvement goals and ensure coaching impacts student learning positively

In More Than Just a Checklist, Gabrielle Nidus and Maya Sadder explore how checklists alone can limit students’ growth in revising their writing. Instead, they suggest that students learn "the art of noticing," which involves setting specific goals and observing their work critically to identify meaningful areas for improvement. This approach encourages students to practice metacognitive skills—such as goal-setting, focused feedback, and self-evaluation—that lead to a deeper understanding and ownership of their writing process, fostering more purposeful and reflective revision

The Literacy Coach's Game Plan by Gabrielle Nidus and Maya Sadder provides a comprehensive approach for literacy coaches aiming to enhance collaboration and student learning. The book emphasizes the importance of using student work as formative data to track progress and set targeted instructional goals, rather than relying solely on standardized assessments. It offers practical strategies for building trust with teachers, facilitating meaningful classroom observations, and guiding professional development sessions. This resource is valuable for literacy coaches seeking structured yet adaptable methods to support instructional improvement and school-wide literacy goals

The Literacy Coach's Game Plan