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Title: The Year of the Sentence: How one district simplified its writing program to focus on fundamentals.
Authors: MYERS, MICHELE
Source: Educational Leadership. Dec2025/Jan2026, Vol. 83 Issue 4, p36-41. 6p.
Subject Terms: *Curriculum planning, *Teacher training, *Professional education, *Educational outcomes, Writing instruction
Abstract: The article focuses on a districtwide initiative, the "Year of the Sentence," designed to simplify writing instruction and strengthen students' foundational skills. Topics include sentence-level activities, teacher training and professional development, and measurable improvements in student writing outcomes.
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