In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, our host Dr. Wendy Amato discusses the importance of literacy and reading with Robin Rubenstein, Director of Curriculum and Implementation at K12 Coalition. This conversation centers around K12 Coalition's Red Thread literacy curriculum, a K-8 program designed to integrate the science of reading into everyday instruction and to address gaps in existing literacy education materials. In this discussion, Robin and Wendy cover the foundational components of the Red Thread program, the creation process of decodable texts, the significance of explicit instruction in reading strategies, and the ongoing professional learning support provided to educators.

Resources for Continued Learning

This episode focuses on K12 Coalition's RedThread literacy program, a holistic reading program that's redefining literacy education. Learn more about how you can bring RedThread to your school.

K12 Coalition is offering a free resources so you can try our the RedThread literacy program in your classroom including a sample lesson plan, student workbook, and decodable book. Download your free samples of the RedThread Foundations Curriculum and experience the difference firsthand!

During the episode, Robin and Wendy reference an NYU study on the RedThread Foundations program. You can read the full comparative study on the RedThread website