
Learning through Leadership with Dr. Peter DeWitt Part 2
Dr. Peter DeWitt, our special guest and international speaker/author on leadership, is back for more! We had so much fun talking with from Dr. DeWitt that we didn't want it to end - so we kept going, ...
7 Maj 202127min

Learning through Leadership with Dr. Peter DeWitt Part 1
We're kicking off Season 3 in a big way - we've got Peter DeWitt! He's a national and international speaker on all things educational leadership, and he has so many great thoughts on the major issues ...
30 Apr 202132min

8 Considerations for Leading Literacy Change
What does training for a marathon have to do with reforming districtwide literacy instruction? In the final episode of Season 2, Why Words Matter, we share the words and insights of Region 8's Compreh...
23 Apr 202120min

Season 3 Trailer: Learning through Leadership
It has been a year unlike any other. As we prepared to launch our third season of 8 with 8, our team agreed that, more than anything, our leaders need to hear from experts who are leading the way at ...
22 Apr 20213min

Proactively Supporting Diverse Learners in Vocabulary Instruction
As you think about teaching vocabulary, have you ever wondered how you can address the wide range of literacy skills and learning needs within your classroom ? In this episode, Annette and Tracy share...
16 Apr 20219min

Words Matter: Boosting Oral Language for Our Youngest Learners
When it comes to early literacy development, words really do matter. Join Annette Gross and Janelle Schuler to learn how these three principles - tune in, talk more, and take turns - can guide us as ...
9 Apr 20219min

"After" Strategies: Locking in Vocabulary Learning
Debbie and Kim are back with the final installation in our 3-part mini-series on "Before, During, and After Strategies" for teaching vocabulary to older students. This episode highlights what teachers...
2 Apr 20219min

"During" Strategies: Evidence-Based and Engaging Ways to Teach Vocabulary
As you may recall from last week, we’re focusing on strategies to use before, during, and after vocabulary instruction. Today, Kim and Debbie will focus on what we do DURING instruction - or how to us...
26 Mars 20216min





















