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In classrooms everywhere, teachers face a tough decision: when students struggle with a text, should we lower the Lexile level to “meet them where they are”? On the surface, it feels compassionate. But lowering the text too far risks keeping students from the very experiences that build reading strength. ✅ The challenge is not whether students can access grade-level texts. The challenge is how we help them get there.

Writing helps students retain knowledge and make stronger connections across content. In this first post of a 4-part series, I’m breaking down five powerful reasons why daily writing belongs in every K–12 classroom—from reading to music. Whether you're just getting started or ready to take content area writing to the next level, these benefits will show you why it matters.

As educators, we must ask ourselves: How can we appropriately integrate AI into our classrooms?

When writing is the specific learning standard, the goal remains clear: students must demonstrate their ability to write.

If you want readers to better understand the text they are reading, vocabulary should be part of your plan.