Just as with reading, it is best that the principal (and superintendent) model and lead as a writer. Whether aboard with the Common Core or not, common sense tells us that reading and writing across the curriculum are essential facets of 21st century learning. Just as reading in a literature class requires some of the same and some different skills than a physics class, the same is true of writing. Similarly, no matter the grade level, some different sets of skills are involved when reading instructions and reading a story. Teachers, all teachers can best ignite students as "readers" if they are "readers" themselves. But those who are teaching students to write and evaluating the writing of their students...are they "writers"?  Read more...