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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl curates episodes with insights from more than 150 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday and Friday for actionable strategies and inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on learning.
Start with a fan-favorite episode today (S5E1: Inside the Secret Moves of Expert Teachers with John Hattie) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
What I Learned When My Friend Read My Writing Aloud to Me (Writing Wednesday)
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Reading your own writing out loud catches a lot of errors. But, reading it out loud yourself is not the same as hearing someone else read it back to you.
In this Writing Wednesday, I talk about what happened when my friend Katie Kelly read the opening of a chapter I wrote. Hearing her voice on my own words showed me exactly where the writing dragged, where it confused her, and where I could cut without losing anything. I was too close to my own draft to see it clearly.
This takes five minutes and changes how you edit. This habit fits directly into professional development, teacher coaching, and instructional strategies you can use today. Ask a colleague, a mentor teacher, or a friend to read your next email or lesson plan back to you. Notice what changes.
Chapters:
0:00 Why reading your writing aloud matters
0:20 The habit I already had
0:35 Katie Kelly reads my writing back to me
1:00 What I heard that I couldn't see on my own
1:20 My new recommendation
1:35 See you next Writing Wednesday
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