Dr. Miriam Ortiz, owner and chief consultant of K12 Matters, sits with Cheryl to share advice for making the start of the school year a success. Hear tips for setting clear objectives, using formative assessments at the beginning and throughout the year, and targeting your instruction to the needs of your classroom.

Kathleen Mohr discusses the significance of handwriting fluency in early literacy development, drawing on her extensive educational experience.

Dive into foundational literacy principles with C.C. Bates, focusing on teaching young learners to decode and comprehend text.

Dr. Nancy Akhavan shares insights on integrating phonics with reading instruction to enhance student engagement and literacy development.

Dr. Nancy Akhavan shares insights on integrating phonics with reading instruction to enhance student engagement and literacy development.

On this episode of Literacy Matters, Cheryl Lundy Swift connects with Dr. Ortiz, owner and chief consultant of K12 Matters. Dr. Ortiz has helped countless schools and organizations incorporate evidence-based practices into their curricula and achieve positive educational outcomes for learners of all backgrounds.