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An important reminder to empower every learner to find their possible—even when the path isn’t easy. 💪🪽

#Motivation #SpecialEducation #BuildingWings #BethanyHamilton #PossibilityNotPerfection #EduSky #Quote #Art
Inspirational quote on a blue gradient background: 'I don’t need easy. I just need possible.' — Bethany Hamilton. The word 'possible' is highlighted in a white, handwritten-style font. Background includes subtle Building Wings logo
July 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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When we honor all forms of communication, learners are building confidence as they are commenting, connecting, and engaging with texts.

Literacy is for everyone.

#AAC #AllMeansALL #LiteracyForAll #BuildingWings
Two tablet devices with colorful AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) symbol-based interfaces sit on a table next to open picture books. Several adults and children are gathered around, pointing at the pages and screens, actively engaging in shared reading.
June 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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As educators, we have the power to uplift, support, and believe in every learner. Let's be the champions our students need! #EducationMatters #LiteracyForAll #BuildingWings
An inspirational quote on a blue gradient background reads: "Every Child Deserves A Champion" in a mix of bold and script fonts. At the bottom, the author's name, Rita Pierson, is displayed. A subtle abstract design is in the background.
April 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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🌱 School culture is the soil where learning grows—and when every student is seen as capable, high expectations become reality.

Read our latest blog on how belief, buy-in, and belonging transform classrooms: bit.ly/4pfpysN

#SchoolCulture #EveryStudentCan #BuildingWings #EduSKY
How School Culture Impacts High Expectations for Learners
Explore what an experienced teacher does to help cultivate school culture to set and meet high expectations for all learners, from first person experience.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🎥 Don Johnston shares the mission behind Building Wings.

With decades of impact in special education and EdTech, Don’s legacy continues: creating literacy & learning tools that help students with complex needs succeed. 🚀

#BuildingWings #EdTechForGood #AccessMatters #StudentSuccess #EduSKY
August 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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It’s FRIDAY. We made it. 🙌
Weekend vibes: 💃🤖💫
What’s one win you’re celebrating from this week? Big or small — drop it below 👇

#BuildingWings #FridayFeeling #WeDidIt #EduSKY
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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What an inspiring week at #CTG2025!

It was amazing to see so many new and familiar faces who share our passion for accessibility and innovation.

Thanks to everyone for such thought provoking conversations!

#ClosingTheGap #AssistiveTech #BuildingWings #SpecialEducation #Accessibility
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October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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📊 Real results with Readtopia!
In just ONE year, more than half of middle school learners improved their reading levels. 🚀

Because when ALL learners soar, amazing things happen. 💡

Ready to see some change? https://bit.ly/4hHJlNs

#Readtopia #BuildingWings #Literacy
Bar chart titled "The Effectiveness of Readtopia" showing reading placement levels of middle school learners from the beginning to the end of the year. Each learner's progress is displayed, with yellow bars for the start and teal bars for the end. Most learners show improvement, as highlighted by increases in Readtopia levels from C5 to C6 or similar. Data from a study involving Cal State Fullerton and Placentia Yorba Linda Schools.
September 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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📚 Supporting emergent readers doesn't have to be complicated — just intentional.

Check out these 3 powerful strategies.

Each tip reconnects learners with the joy and purpose of reading. 💬✨
#LiteracyMatters #EmergentReaders #Readtopia #SharedReading #BuildingWings #ReadtopiaGO
Infographic titled "Tips for Emergent Readers" with three main sections: Read Aloud – Emphasizes the value of reading aloud and discussing books to support vocabulary growth and print awareness. Illustration: A smiling child with glasses holding an open book. Find Out What They Think – Highlights using the C-A-R (Comment-Ask-Respond) strategy to focus on students’ thoughts rather than just knowledge. Illustration: A head with a gear inside, symbolizing thinking. Independent Reading Time – Encourages daily opportunities for emergent readers to choose and explore books, even with support. Illustration: An open book with a pointing hand. The infographic is branded with the Readtopia and Building Wings logos.
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Access isn’t a perk — it’s a right, in every space and at every stage of life. Real progress looks like systems that include everyone by default, not by exception.

#AccessForAll #AccessibilityMatters #BelongingMatters #PeopleFirst #PurposeDriven #BuildingWings
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December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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What an incredible time at #CEC2025 in Baltimore last week! 💙 We met so many passionate educators who believe in their learners and embody the idea that ALL truly means ALL. Thank you for the inspiring conversations, dedication, and energy you bring. Let’s keep the momentum going! ✨ #BuildingWings
A photo captures a moment at the Building Wings booth during #CEC2025 in Baltimore. Two educators stand at the booth, engaging in conversation with two attendees. One educator, wearing a black cardigan and white shirt, is speaking with enthusiasm, while another, wearing glasses and a gray sweater, holds a tablet. The attendees, one wearing a gray cap and pink backpack and the other with long brown hair and a floral-patterned bag, listen attentively. The booth features bright blue signage with the Building Wings logo and messages about research-based literacy instruction.
March 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Shared reading isn’t about right or wrong—it’s about connection.

It builds routine, sparks joy, and helps early readers engage with language in meaningful ways.

Find Out More Here: bit.ly/3HPY4Fy

#EduSky #SharedReading #EarlyLiteracy #BuildingWings #AAC
A bright graphic titled “5 Benefits of Shared Reading” lists key advantages: vocabulary development, understanding reading direction, text comprehension, alphabet and phonemic awareness, and fostering communication and participation. The Building Wings logo appears at the bottom with the tagline "How ALL learners soar." The design features a cheerful blue and white background with yellow starbursts.
July 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Students with complex needs can thrive with the right supports. Predictable chart writing boosts communication, literacy, and inclusion — backed by research and real-world success.

Learn more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...

#InclusiveEducation #LiteracyForAll #BuildingWings #EdTech
A classroom chart on an easel displays handwritten sentences beginning with "We can..." in various colors of marker. Each sentence includes a student’s name and action, such as "We can read. Sara" and "We can count. Maryan." The background shows a classroom setting with posters and learning materials. On the right, bold text reads: "The Impact of Predictable Chart Writing" against a dark blue background with a white Building Wings Logo.
May 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🚨 TOMORROW!! 🚨
Let’s talk shifting mindsets, raising expectations, and unlocking potential for ALL learners.

Join Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP
12:00–12:45 p.m. CST

Register now: bit.ly/3FRX0nb

#EdLeadership #SpecialEd #BuildingWings #Webinar #EduSky
An open book displays the title page reading "Comprehensive Literacy for All." On the blank opposite page is a handwritten message that says, “Be that person!” followed by two signatures. Surrounding the book are several colorful educational books, including a visible partial cover with abstract tree artwork in vibrant purples, reds, and greens. The scene is set on a wood-textured surface with a blurred red-orange gradient framing the top and bottom edges.
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Robust phonics instruction plus these tips will help all learners soar!
While "Sound it out", is a helpful tool. Here are some phrases to use in addition.

What do you say when a reader gets stuck on a word? 👇 #Phonics #SpeciallyDesignedInstruction #BuildingWings #EduSky
A graphic titled "Things to Say Instead of 'Sound It Out'" lists alternative prompts educators can use to support emerging readers. Each suggestion appears in a colorful speech bubble, including phrases like asking how the word begins or identifying familiar parts. The design uses shades of blue, purple, and teal, with speech bubble icons and quotation marks scattered in the background. A small logo appears in the bottom right corner.
April 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Strong literacy instruction is intentional, systematic, and consistent.

Read the full blog to learn how consistent literacy systems create stronger outcomes for students and educators.

Click here: bit.ly/4sABRAt

#LiteracyInstruction #InclusiveEducation #EducationalLeadership #BuildingWings
5 Instructional Structures to Support ALL Learners" shows five colorful icons with descriptions. A checklist represents "Explicit, systematic instruction"; a clipboard symbolizes "Predictable instructional routines"; an open book indicates "Curriculum designed with accessibility in mind"; two figures at a table depict "Ongoing coaching and professional learning"; and a bar graph with an arrow signifies "Data to help understand how learners are growing." The background is blue, with "Building Wings" logo at the bottom.
May 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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✨ New on News Currents! ✨
Explore MLK Jr. Day, burrowing owls 🦉, and protected lands in New Mexico 🏜️.
Fresh stories to spark curiosity—dive in! https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#NewsCurrents #BuildingWings #LearnSomethingNew
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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What does specially designed instruction really look like in classrooms?

It’s not just differentiation. It looks like co-teaching, AAC, and intentional classroom design.

Read the full Building Wings blog: https://bit.ly/4jfyoUY

#SpeciallyDesignedInstruction #SpecialEducation #IEP #BuildingWings
How to Provide Specially Designed Instruction for All
Examples of how to provide specially designed instruction in K-12 self-contained classrooms and learning spaces to meet a wide range of student needs.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🎙️ Maureen Donnelly, Director of Curriculum, joined All Means ALL Podcast to challenge myths about literacy instruction—grounded in Comprehensive Literacy for All.

Literacy isn’t an intervention. It’s a right.

🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3MY9aOV

#ComprehensiveLiteracyForAll #AAC #BuildingWings
January 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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❄️📚 Back into the swing of things!

As students & educators return from winter break, this week’s News Currents features timely stories on the future of the Affordable Care Act, George Washington Carver, and repopulating the Sahara.

#NewsCurrents #Education #CurrentEvents #BuildingWings
Alt text: A promotional graphic for News Currents by Building Wings, featuring a computer and two tablets displaying different articles. The computer shows "The Future of the Affordable Care Act" with a politician and a hospital scene. One tablet shows an article titled "Celebrating George Washington Carver" with a black-and-white photo of Carver. The other tablet displays "Scientists Help Return an 'Extinct' Antelope to the Sahara" with an image of two scimitar-horned oryx. The background includes text: "NEW" and "Article Topics: The Future of the Affordable Care Act, George Washington Carver, Repopulating the Sahara."
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Snow days > work days ❄️☕
We’re on holiday break and back Jan 5, 2026—refreshed and ready to cheer on educators everywhere 📚✨

#EducationCommunity #BuildingWings
A wooden sign reads "Closed for the Holidays! We will return on January 5, 2026." It features the "Building Wings" logo. The background shows a snowy landscape with pine trees and a sky filled with snowflakes.
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling especially thankful for the Building Wings community. 💛

You make what we do possible. Hope your day is full of gratitude, joy, and great company! 🦃🥧

#ThanksgivingDay #SeasonOfGratitude #GatherAndGiveThanks #BuildingWings
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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The science of reading applies to every learner — including those with complex learning needs.
Explore 5 key takeaways from Comprehensive Literacy for All

🔗https://bit.ly/3JxFt5E

#ScienceOfReading #SpecialEducation #BuildingWings #EduSKY
Comprehensive Literacy for All Book Review and Key Takeaways
Discover 5 key takeaways from the book Comprehensive Literacy for All and implement practical strategies to teach reading and writing to every student.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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🚀 Things kick off tomorrow at Closing The Gap 2025!
📍 Booth #203–302 | 📅 Oct 21–23 | 📌 Minneapolis, MN

Stop by and see how Building Wings is helping ALL learners soar 🦋
Already use our products ? Come share your celebrations!

#ClosingTheGap #AssistiveTech #EdTech #CTG2025 #BuildingWings
October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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It’s Fat Bear Week! 🐻💙
At Building Wings, we’re celebrating with our bears too!

📚 Explore:

The Brown Bears of Katmai (Readtopia Short)

This Bear and You (ReadtopiaGO, Year 2)

NEW Fat Bear Week book on Monarch Reader

👉 bit.ly/3W4MUE4

#FatBearWeek #BuildingWings #MonarchReader #EduSKY
Monarch Reader
Digital books for beginning readers of all ages
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September 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM