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How Routines, Safety, and Science Turn Students into Readers
🎉 🎙️ I had the joy of connecting the Science of Reading to the concept of SEL with a friend, Krista Leh, Ed.D. , in her podcast series! 🎙️ 🎉 Anyone who knows me has heard me talk about the importance of using strong instructional routines to teach K-3 reading. Often, I only have enough time to discuss the "how and why" at an introductory level to help teachers successfully implement routines for phonics instruction as beginners. We don't necessarily have the opportunity

Dr. Steve Underwood
Dec 18, 20251 min read


A School Effectiveness Lesson from a Goose (OK, more of a non-lesson)
What do this Canadian Goose and some schools have in common? They’re complacent in ways that lead to death. Ok, that sounds like an...

Dr. Steve Underwood
May 21, 20252 min read


Leading & Teaching With Heart
I had a chance to visit a school with one of my former colleagues, and I just had to share this picture. On a cement bench in front of...

Dr. Steve Underwood
Apr 21, 20251 min read


What is the Science of Reading?
As a field, we know a lot about the science of reading. There is significant research that has converged and confirmed what does and...

Dr. Steve Underwood
Apr 21, 20251 min read


5 Strategies for Effective Change Management
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of today’s business world, the ability to adapt and grow is crucial for any organization’s...

Dr. Steve Underwood
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Enhance Your Leadership Skills With Leadership Coaching
Our workplace goals are complex and the priorities of the organizations in which we serve frequently shift on a regular basis. Effective...

Dr. Steve Underwood
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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