In a research-poor context, isolated experience replaces professional knowledge as the dominant influence on how teachers teach.

Mike Schmoker
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  1. Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make difference.

  2. When we unnecessarily elongate the process of "learning to read, " we postpone "reading to learn" - learning itself - by years.

  3. Worksheets - the archenemy of abundant, purposeful reading (and discussion and writing).

  4. Learning, without any opportunities to share what we've learned, is a little like cooking for ourselves; we do it, but we probably won't do it as well.

  5. Collaboration allows teachers to capture each other's fund of collective intelligence.

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