In this episode, Alec Johnson and Nina Flores join Mary and Alicia to discuss Multi-tiered Systems of Supports for English Learners.

In this episode, Dr. Theresa Magpuri-Lavell joins Mary and Alicia to discuss Natalie Wexler's book, Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System How to Fix It.

In this Episode, Alicia and Mary talk with Dr. Elizabeth Dinkins, Dean of the School of Education at Bellarmine University. They discuss Kentucky Senate Bill 9, or the Read to Succeed Act, and its implications for post-secondary education.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia talk to Kentucky Representative, Tina Bojanowski, about the Read to Succeed Act and Tina's role in this important legislation that will affect literacy learning across the state.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss their recent Orton Gillingham training and how it has affected student learning. If you are interested in learning about structured literacy or you are considering becoming Orton Gillingham trained, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss what all elementary teachers need to know about reading.

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Mary and Alicia discuss the deeper reasons behind why the Literacy Myth, All Elementary Teachers Can Teach Reading Effectively To All Students exists.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss common myths that affect literacy achievement for children and the implications of "The Reading Wars".

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss a frequently asked question from parents and caregivers: How much is too much help when grades are a concern? Listen for information about how grades are calculated and how to have productive conversations with educators.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XbtOxglSZM&t=42s

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In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss a frequently asked question from parents and caregivers: How much should I be helping my learner with school work? Listen for some ideas about how to empower a learner with self-questioning and how to have productive conversations with educators.

Video:https://youtu.be/cXK1aPxhQx4

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