→ How should we approach the tensions around the Science of Reading?

→ What does the art of teaching literacy look like in today’s classroom?

→ How can we set up our students for successful independent writing?

Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.

About This Guest, Leah Mermelstein

Leah collaborates with school districts, educational professionals, learning organizations, and families to enhance K-6 literacy instruction and promote literacy development.

Connect with Leah

on LinkedIn, 

on X @MermelsteinLeah,

on Instagram @leahmermelsteinconsulting, 

on her website, leahmermelstein.com, and 

on her Substack at leahmermelstein.substack.com.

In This Conversation

0:00:00 - Leah Mermelstein is a literacy consultant based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

1:19 - The gradual release model for independent writing

5:42 - How to navigate the Science of Reading

11:15 - Collaborative writing as the missing link

17:53 - The "art" of teaching in a research-aligned classroom

23:38 - How to think about teacher feedback

29:36 - How parents can support their children in ELA

32:46 - Literacy toolkits, personalized coaching, and learning cohorts from Leah

34:56 - Where to connect with Leah Mermelstein online

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