Reflective educators and lead learners,

Walk steadfastly

On a path of change and resolution

Into new learning - a common core of knowledge.

Gingerly move forward across literacy landscapes

While reflecting on past practices.

Embrace the task at hand

As a mission, not mandate.

Resolute in purpose,

Design unique opportunities for learning.

Build authentic environments.

Dig deeper.

Enrich, extend students’ literate lives.

Broaden your scope.

Stretch boundaries. Cross limits.

Move forward

on a reflective pathway.

And with purposeful steps and skills in hand,

Open your doors.

Collaborate with colleagues.

Connect to deeper understandings.

Grow as learners.

As a cohort of change, breathe in resolution.

Exhale stagnant and stale practices.

Throw away old vestiges of teaching practices

And explore endless possibilities.

To enhance teaching and impact students’ literary lives.

Enjoy because reading matters!

Carol

Beyond LiteracyLink Blog