Toni Gibbs
Toni Gibbs has 20 years of experience in education and assessment and joined NWEA as a senior ELA content specialist in 2020. She began her career as a teacher of English to speakers of other languages, teaching both children and adults in the US and abroad. She is deeply committed to supporting literacy for all people.Posts by author
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Understanding early word recognition
Early word recognition is one of the key building blocks in the process of turning strange shapes on a page into a connected narrative full of meaning and possibility.
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How to support reading at home
Literacy can be a big predictor of how a child will do in school—and even whether they’ll graduate. There’s a lot families can do to support a young reader at home.
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5 reading skills kids need before grade 3
Third grade is a pivotal time in a child’s education. It’s when standardized testing begins and students are expected to be fluent readers.
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Reading differentiation made easy
MAP® Reading Fluency™ now includes Coach, a virtual tutor designed to help students strengthen reading skills in as little as 30 minutes a week.