The Reading League Staff pose together at Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning in New Orleans. Picture left to right: Stephanie Neuman, Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Jessica Pasik, Elisabeth Lamoureaux, and Kari Kurto.

We had a fantastic time at Plain Talk with The Center for Literacy and Learning last week, learning alongside so many other literacy leaders and changemakers!

Did you attend? 🗨️ What was your favorite part of last week?

#PlainTalkNOLA

Headed home from #PlainTalkNOLA this morning from a full house at my presentation about #AI and writing instruction, lots of notes to apply, a chance to finally meet and chat with @rodjnaquin.bsky.social in person, and a little bit of time under the live oak trees.

Grateful for the opportunity 🙏🏻

Pamela Snow at the AIM Institute stand at the #PlainTalkNOLA conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pamela Snow and Amanda Beeler.

Pamela Snow signing copies of Evidence-based support for children and young people with additional needs: The Roadmap in New Orleans.

📙 Evidence-based support for children and young people with additional needs: The roadmap is at #PlainTalkNOLA with @pamelasnow.bsky.social <ping> @pipbrandon.bsky.social @lovethatsmile.bsky.social @jandrpress.bsky.social We wrote 📙 #ebpROADMAP FOR 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #teachers #families & #youngpeople

Anybody from my network here at #PlainTalkNOLA? Looking forward to some time to learn and reflect 😊

I'm so excited to present at #PlainTalkNOLA next week in New Orleans!

Who's going? I'd love to connect!

One of the best parts of attending conferences is connecting with brilliant educators, researchers, and advocates who are doing the work!

#EducationalEquity #TeacherVoices #PlainTalk2025 #equityineducation #ScienceofReading #PlainTalkNOLA #NOLA #respectthedialect #theculturewespeak

One of the best parts of attending conferences is connecting with brilliant educators, researchers, and advocates who are doing the work!

#EducationalEquity #TeacherVoices #PlainTalk2025 #equityineducation #ScienceofReading #PlainTalkNOLA #NOLA #respectthedialect #theculturewespeak

Back from an incredible time in NOLA where I presented at the Plain Talk Conference.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended my session with Ms. Kari Kurto of The Reading League.

#PlainTalk2025 #EquityInEducation #TheReadingLeague #equityineducation #BlackLiteracyMatters #PlainTalkNOLA

Back from an incredible time in NOLA where I presented at the Plain Talk Conference.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended my session with Ms. Kari Kurto of The Reading League.

#PlainTalk2025 #EquityInEducation #TheReadingLeague #equityineducation #BlackLiteracyMatters #PlainTalkNOLA

And that’s a wrap on #PlainTalkNOLA 2025! What a privilege to be the closing keynote and share more about environment, planning, and rigor. Until next year!

Third day at #plaintalknola and first #conferencegawking of the day is @dtwuva.bsky.social. Woosh. BIG fan. Wahoowa!

Last session for the day #plaintalknola and I grabbed @liv2learnliteracy.bsky.social for a little #conferencegawking.

Got some another free book while #conferencegawking @dfishersdsu.bsky.social. #plaintalknola is serving.

Second day of #plaintalknola and I did my #conferencegawking with @textproject.org.

This one. Dr Maryanne Wolf. That’s a big #conferencegawking moment. #plaintalknola

I just love Dr.Cardeñas! #conferencegawking #sor #plaintalknola

Third #conferencegawking of the day. Jan Hasbrouck and a free text that she signed! #sor #plaintalknola

Second sighting is our beloved Anita Archer. #conferencegawking #plaintalknola

My first #conferencegawking at #plaintalknola. It’s Wiley Blevins! @wbny.bsky.social

If you choo-choo choose to learn about ways to improve writing, then stop by my two sessions at #PlainTalkNOLA a couple days before valentine’s

Over the moon to be back in my favorite city for #PlainTalkNOLA! My 1:30 Wednesday session is full, but there are still seats available for the repeat session at 3:10. Hope to see you there 🤓⚜️💚💛💜

On my way to #PlainTalkNOLA so I had to give my boo her Valentine’s Day present early

Meet the Speakers for Plain Talk 2025 - Photo of Elfrieda "Freddy" Hiebert - a white woman with short brown hair wearing a bright blue top. Description of sessions she is presenting are at the link above

I'll be at The Center for Literacy & Learning's #PlainTalkNOLA 2025 this coming Thursday Feb. 13, presenting two sessions on "Decoding English: How Spelling and Meaning Shape Reading Success" and "The New Science of Vocabulary: AI Enhanced Approaches to Word Selection." See you there!
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It’s no easy fix when big kids struggle to read, and prevention is key. But it’s never too late to provide solid instruction. What are some obstacles and how might they be overcome? I hope to see you at #PlainTalkNOLA, brought to you by the great folks at The Center for Literacy & Learning!

Attending #PlainTalkNola? Join me for two sessions on research-based ✍️ instruction on Wednesday the 12th!

#neworleans has a special place in my heart. It is devastating to hear the news today. The city that is always ready to celebrate at a moment’s notice now has an entirely different mood. Keeping everyone impacted in any way by this tragedy in my thoughts today. #plaintalknola