What happens when a veteran teacher discovers that her reading instruction isn’t working—not even for her own son?

In this episode, Lindsay Kemeny, author of 7 Mighty Moves, shares the pivotal moment that changed everything and walks us through the practical shifts she made to align her classroom with the science of reading.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• The 7 Mighty Moves and how to apply them without a complete overhaul.
• Why decodable texts are helpful—but not forever.
• How to design a reading block that actually works for your students.
• The difference between engagement and entertainment.
• What to do if you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

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