July Substack Round-Up
Hi there,
I hope you're enjoying the summer—whether you're resting, recharging, or slowly starting to plan for the school year ahead.
July has been a month of reflection and rethinking for many educators. Whether you're just joining the conversation or catching up, here’s what resonated most this month on Leah Mermelstein Substack.
Most-Read Free Post
Stop Jumping to the Solution
This post struck a chord with many of you—with over 1,000 reads and thoughtful feedback from both teachers and leaders. It’s a powerful reminder that the most lasting instructional change begins when we pause to name the right problem instead of jumping too quickly to the solution.
➡️ I’ve unlocked it for the next 24 hours so everyone can read it.
📌Read it here.
Most-Read Paid Post
Predictable Problems, Practical Solutons
This curriculum-focused post shows how to turn a static curriculum document into a living, working tool—anticipating and reflecting upon problems within a unit and solving them for future units. Another favorite this month, with over 1,000 reads.
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Paid subscribers have access to the full archive (50 articles and growing by the day), plus 4-8 new articles per month (half are available to everybody for 24 hours. and the other half are only for paid subscribers.
To get a sense of what the paid articles look and sound like check out this one.
📌Read it here.
New: Posts for Families
This month I also launched a new series of posts for families and caregivers—designed to help them support literacy at home in joyful and efficient ways.
The first article is live and free to read. It’s a great one to share with families/caregivers in your community.
📌Partnering For Success: A 5-minute Word Building Routine for Families
One-Solution Coaching Calls
Whether you're a teacher wanting support with instruction or a district leader in search of practical strategies for your team—I can help.
These short, focused sessions are designed to bring clarity and momentum to one challenge at a time. Perfect for getting unstuck and taking the next right step.
A Pillar of My Work
Literacy solutions with a lasting impact.
That’s the through line in everything I do—from curriculum redesigns to coaching calls to ongoing district partnerships.
If you’re planning for the upcoming school year and want a thought partner to help you slow down, define your challenges, and create meaningful literacy change—I’d love to talk.
📌Contact me here or simply reply to this post to connect.
Thanks for being part of this community. Whether you’re actively planning, deep in rest, or somewhere in between—your commitment to students and literacy matters, and I’m so glad you're here.
With appreciation,
Leah