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Morphology is Having a Moment: A Cautionary Tale
As morphology becomes a formal requirement in literacy instruction, decisions are being made quickly about what to teach and how to teach it. Those decisions
Spelling Errors are More than Mistakes: They’re Data
It was a genuine honour to deliver a keynote address at the International Dyslexia Association Ohio Summit earlier this year. To be invited to speak
Steering the Ship Back to Words
Lexicons for Life – Adelaide Launch Feb 28 2026 Yesterday I ran the first Lexicons for Life workshop in Adelaide, and the conversations in the
Is Spelling for Life a “Program”?
Is Spelling for Life a “Program”? Recently, someone asked whether Spelling for Life is a spelling program. Another educator responded: “I don’t see it
Why Lists Can’t Replace Knowledge (and how we can ask for better)
I get a lot of people contacting me looking for “packages”. You know the sort of thing: scope and sequence documents, slide decks, word lists,
Visit to Carrigtwohill Community National School: A Masterclass in Morphological and Meaningful Teaching
Treasa in action. Board in constant use. During my recent visit to Carrigtwohill Community National School, I had the privilege of spending a morning in Treasa Bowe’s classroom.