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Tanniece Chinn

Tanniece Chinn is a second grade teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools, and a Fellow with Great Minds, providing professional development to teachers implementing the Wit & Wisdom English language arts curriculum.

Tanniece Chinn

How Explicit Oral Language Instruction Strengthens Structured Literacy
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How Explicit Oral Language Instruction Strengthens Structured Literacy

March 2, 2026
Let's Talk Words Every day, you help students find the “right” words—words to express themselves, explain their thinking, and respond to classmates....
Great Minds and Renaissance Partner to Provide a Powerful Integration of Core Math Curriculum and Assessment Data
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Great Minds and Renaissance Partner to Provide a Powerful Integration of Core Math Curriculum and Assessment Data

January 30, 2026
New integrated solution connects Eureka Math²® with Renaissance assessments to streamline planning, personalize learning, and accelerate growth for...
Leading Literacy Change: Real Conversations and Classroom Shifts That Drive Student Growth
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Leading Literacy Change: Real Conversations and Classroom Shifts That Drive Student Growth

January 12, 2026
Making a shift in literacy instruction, from balanced literacy to structured, research-based practices, isn’t just a matter of swapping out...
Geodes: Research in Action
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Geodes: Research in Action

January 6, 2026
Geodes® decodables are information-rich books that engage students in reading to learn while learning to read. Developed with reading science in...
Arts & Letters + Really Great Reading Approved in Utah
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Arts & Letters + Really Great Reading Approved in Utah

December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025 —The Utah State Board of Education has approved a joint submission from Arts & Letters™, developed by Great Minds PBC® Really Great...
Embedded Professional Learning in Eureka Math²: A Practical Path to Better Outcomes
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Embedded Professional Learning in Eureka Math²: A Practical Path to Better Outcomes

December 16, 2025
Student math achievement in the United States is at a crossroads. Despite the tireless efforts of educators, students are not reaching the level of...

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