141: Today I'm answering three questions: Can we fast forward our way to fluency? When building fluency, what are the first steps? What does the Oral Reading Fluency assessment actually measure? Get the answers in today's quick episode!

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140: I'm so honored that journalist Emily Hanford joined me on the podcast! It was her article "At a Loss for Words" that finally led me to rethink balanced literacy and begin learning about the science of reading. This episode will help you understand why some teachers are so resistant to learning about the science of reading - and Emily's work will help you start the conversation.

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139: I learned about these three toxic questions from multilingual author and expert Elizabeth Jiménez Salinas, and I couldn't wait to share them with you! Learn what questions to avoid and what to say instead.

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138: A decade ago, Mississippi was ranked 49th in reading. Not anymore! Kristen Wynn, Mississippi's state literacy director, walks us through the steps that brought positive change.

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137: Shared Reading has its origins in whole language and balanced literacy. Does it belong in a structured literacy classroom?

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136: Cliff Jones walks us through how his district shifted from balanced literacy to teaching based on the science of reading. Listen in to find out how all teachers were educated and supported!

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135: Are you tried of asking a question and seeing only a few hands go up? Here are ways to get everyone to respond!

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134: Reena Mathew was the reading interventionist at a balanced literacy school. Learn how she helped her school make the switch to the UFLI phonics program. They've had so much success that the program will be implemented across the district!

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133: Learn what cognitive load has to do with teaching reading, and discover specific things you can do to avoid overwhelming your students' working memories.

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As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. But she had to start small - in her classroom.  I’m sure you’ll love hearing from her as much I enjoyed this interview!

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