Join us as we sit down with Nate Hansford, educator and author, to talk about English learners and what we know from meta-analysis research and the Science of Reading. Nate shares valuable insights on important topics including supporting English learners in upper grades, enhancing motivation, providing effective feedback, and leveraging technology. Tune in to discover evidence-based techniques that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow.

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Washington state educators, founders of Read Washington, and co-authors of a chapter in the book, Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing, Amy Fleisher and Julie Bedell join the Teacher’s Talk Shop podcast to talk about creating pathways for stronger home-school connections. In this episode, Fleisher and Bedell draw from research to offer first-hand recommendations for how teachers can foster meaningful home-school connections and create a welcoming school culture that values the partnership between educators and families.

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Mike Poore, former superintendent of the Little Rock Public Schools, sits down with Jennifer Nigh to discuss how students win, win, win when community members and organizations are involved in school and district literacy initiatives. In this episode, Poore talks about three initiatives that support the art and science of literacy, while also creating a culture of literacy across the city. Poore offers practical advice for any district wanting to implement these initiatives. Be ready to be inspired and make change beyond the four walls of a classroom.

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Expert educator, experienced administrator, and advocate for equitable learning opportunities, Megan Lorio delves into the vital role of family engagement. Drawing from her work with the Family Engagement Lab, Lorio shares high impact practices that help to cultivate trusting and authentic relationships, ultimately bridging the information gap to ensure all students achieve academic success.

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Dr. Lynne Kulich, educator and co-author of the book, The Fluency Development Lesson: Closing the Reading Gap, sits down with Jennifer Nigh to talk about reading fluency and multilingual learners. Kulich shares valuable insights and practical recommendations, emphasizing evidence-based instructional practices that help all students cross the bridge from word recognition to comprehension.

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In this call for relevant, doable professional development for all stakeholders—parent to superintendent—Kareem Weaver and David Liben stress the need for unity among competing interest groups, recognizing that students are priority one and at the center of it all.

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A 360º View of Literacy: Episode 11.

Kareem Weaver and David Liben tackle the pressing but not often prioritized issue of instructional materials’ usability—clarifying what’s needed and establishing a mandate for publishers and selection committees to create and choose resources that work for diverse learners and educators.

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Episode 10. A 360º View of Literacy: The Urgent Issue of Usability

Every educator knows the importance of foundational skills, and of building student engagement and ownership while teaching these skills. First-grade teacher Cameron Carter discusses how this can be achieved, and reflects on navigating both through and beyond the pandemic as the Science of Reading movement gains momentum.  

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A 360º View of Literacy: Putting the Sciences of Reading into Action

Author and educational consultant Dr. Nancy Young discusses—from both an educator and parental perspective—the unique needs and opportunities for gifted and advanced learners, and explains the Ladder of Reading and Writing, an infographic she developed to help support all students.

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A 360º View of Literacy: Differentiating Instruction for Advanced Readers

While the research on dyslexia is still evolving, much of it is solid and clear. Author, researcher, and literacy expert Jan Hasbrouck draws from both professional and personal experience to dispel dyslexia myths and emphasize the need for strong, systematic phonics instruction.   

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A 360º View of Literacy: The Science of Dyslexia