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Ep. 184: First Steps for Reading with Spencer Russell (Quick Tips from Our Teacher Friends)
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Russell, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher and the founder of Toddlers Can Read, shares his motivation for teaching reading and em...
Ep. 183: Aligning Phonemic Awareness Instruction to Research
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Becky Pallone and Michael Hart discuss how their phonemic awareness instruction has evolved over time. They emphasize the impo...
Ep. 182: Plain Talk Conference Recap
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Lori just returned from the Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning Conference in New Orleans and they will share their takeaways with YO...
Ep. 181: What Research Says About Phonemic Awareness with Matt Burns
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Burns discusses the importance of phonemic awareness in reading instruction. Phonemic awareness is an outcome of skilled reading, not a precursor...
Ep. 180: Teaching the Alphabet with Shayne Piasta
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shayne Piasta discusses best practices for teaching alphabet knowledge. She tells us what the research suggests about teaching letter names and soun...
Ep. 179: The RAND Reading Model with Hugh Catts
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the RAND Model, a heuristic for thinking about reading comprehension. The model was developed in the late 19...
Ep. 178: The Simple View and Scarborough’s Reading Rope with Hugh Catts
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Hugh Catts discusses two popular reading models: the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope. The Simple Vi...
Ep. 177: The Five Pillars of Reading with Hugh Catts
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the five pillars from the National Reading Panel and their history. They explore the confusion that can aris...
#1 2023 Countdown: Ep. 143: Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FROM MARCH 10, 2023Today we’ll be talking to a team of authors about a recent article they published on small group instruction, titled Maximizing S...
Episode 176: Quick Q&A: Why Shouldn’t We Level Students and What Should We Do Instead?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why shouldn’t we level students? Professor and researcher Kristin Conradi-Smith from episode 143 says, “We lack research for differentiation by t...
#2 2023 Countdown: Ep. 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group Time
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2023In today’s episode, we discuss the structure and content of the literacy block. How can we teach using structured literacy in ...
Episode 175: Quick Q&A - What Does Research Say About Small Group Reading Instruction?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does the research say about small group reading instruction?ResourcesEpisode 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group TimeEpisode 143: Maximizing ...
#3 2023 Countdown: Ep. 153: Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FROM JULY 7, 2023Today we talk about fluency and assessment with Jan Hasbrouck. She shares tips and tricks for how to to best assess and teach fluency...
Episode 174: Unpacking the Knowledge Matters Review Tool with Sue Pimentel and Barbara Davidson
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your district adopting a new English language arts/literacy curriculum? Have you wondered how to tell if an ELA curriculum is “knowledge-building...
#4 2023 Countdown: Ep. 154: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FROM JULY 14, 2023What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled read...
Episode 173: Quick Q&A: What Are Funds of Knowledge and How Are They Related to Background Knowledge?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Funds of Knowledge are the skills and knowledge gained by daily routines and practices, as well as cultural and historical interactions. It’s the so...
#5 2023 Countdown: Ep. 157: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FROM AUGUST 4, 2023What if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intrica...
Episode 172: Quick Q&A: Are You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start?
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start?One place to start your curriculum adoption journey is EdReports. It’s not the ONLY place ...
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 78: Fourth Grade Teacher Applies the Science of Reading by Building Knowledge
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From October 21, 2021 Kory Jensen is a 4th grade teacher in Colorado, obsessed with learning more about reading science! He read The Knowledge Gap by...
Episode 171: Quick Q&A: What is a Curriculum Evaluation Tool?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A curriculum evaluation tool that helps teachers, leaders, and parents, determine if a curriculum meets high quality standards or not. There are two ...
Ep. 170: All About Read-Alouds with Molly Ness
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to educator and author Molly Ness about intentionally planning for read-alouds. Molly will share an easy to prepare protocol for a read-...
Episode 169: Quick Q&A: What is a Read Aloud?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a read aloud? It is very common to see early childhood and elementary school teachers reading aloud to their students. But what exactly is hap...
[LISTEN AGAIN} Ep. 66: Science of Reading Comprehension with Nell Duke
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From July 30, 2021 To connect with a practitioner lens, Duke (alongside Ward & Pearson) also penned The Science of Reading Comprehension Instructi...
Episode 168: Quick Q&A: What is Dysgraphia?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is dysgraphia? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association defines dysgraphia as referring to difficulty with either language or spelling-b...
Ep. 167: The Relationship Between Phonics and Language Comprehension with Tiffany Hogan
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today talk to researcher Tiffany Hogan about language comprehension. We’ll start with the Simple View of Reading, exploring the relationship between...
Episode 166: Quick Q&A: What is Developmental Language Disorder?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD? Developmental Language Disorder is a brain-based neurodevelopmental diversity - such as autism or dys...
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 128: Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher with Missy Purcell
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From October 7, 2022In this episode, we talk with former balanced literacy teacher and parent, Missy Purcell. She authored a blog post titled Dear Bal...
Ep. 165: How Brains Learn to Read and Dyslexia with Nadine Gaab
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine Gaab, Associate Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins us on the podcast to talk about how brains learn to r...
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 127: Richard Gentry, Dyslexia Expert
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From September 30, 2022 Dr. J. Richard Gentry, Dyslexia Expert and the “Guru of Spelling,” joins us on the podcast today to discuss dyslexia. Dysl...
Ep. 164: Misconceptions about Learning to Read with Carolyn Strom
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why reading isn't as natural as speech? Carolyn Strom, an accomplished early literacy expert, reveals that unlike speech, reading d...
Ep. 163: Mom Advocate Discusses Dyslexia Awareness
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ResourcesCleverNoodleInternational Dyslexia AssociationGaab Lab Student Achievement PartnersEdReports.org The Reed Charitable FoundationLETRS Traini...
[Listen Again] Ep. 109: The Right to Read with Second Language Educator, Kim Lockhart
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From May 2022 Kim Lockhart, Canadian French immersion teacher and special educator in Kingston, Ontario, shares how she meets the needs of students i...
[Listen Again] Episode 8: Kyair & Katie Talk REAL Teacher Talk!
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen Again from July 9, 2019: A teacher's perspective on curriculum implementation is invaluable... and today, we have not ONE, but TWO teacher...
Ep. 162: Back to School: Teachers Speak Out
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first CALL IN EPISODE! Teachers voices are so important in this reading science movement. We asked teachers to call in and answer two ...
Ep. 161: Back to School: Communicating with Families about Reading Science
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Lenhart is a literacy coach who developed a resource that clearly and transparently explains to families and caregivers how the school is teac...
Ep. 160: Back to School: Understanding Reading Research with Neena Saha
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to navigate the complex world of reading research as an educator? Get ready for a great conversation with education researcher Neena...
Ep. 159: Back to School: Science of Reading or Snake Oil with Holly Lane
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to decipher the Science of Reading or how to evaluate a curriculum that claims to be founded on it? We've got an episode just for...
Ep. 158: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: The Ultimate Goal of Reading with Doug Fisher
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine transforming the way you teach reading. Picture your students not just passively consuming the written word, but actively producing meaning an...
Ep. 157: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intricate processes at wor...
Ep. 156: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Vocabulary Instruction with a Grade 5 Teacher
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about the power of words? Join us as we discuss our most requested topic of all time: vocabulary. We have a special guest, fifth-grade te...
Ep. 155: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Language for Life with Lyn Stone
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the fascinating world of words impacts our lives? Join us as we sit down with linguist and author Lyn Stone, who shares her insights...
Ep. 154: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics Series: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled readers? Join us as we...
Ep. 153: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about fluency and assessment with Jan Hasbrouck. She shares tips and tricks for how to to best assess and teach fluency. She also debunk...
Ep. 152: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Multilingual Learners with Claude Goldenberg
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that the science of reading is just as applicable to multilingual learners as it is to monolingual English speakers? Today, we had...
Ep. 151: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Language Variation and Reading with Julie Washington
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Julie Washington discusses how literacy learning can be supported by language variations. Reading and language are intertwined. ...
Ep. 150: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Intervention for Secondary Students
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Secondary educators have students in their classrooms who weren’t taught to read. Because of these reading deficits, students likely have a diffic...
[Listen Again] Ep. 26: Tim Shanahan Shares about Strategies & Knowledge Building
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with the fabulously candid Tim Shanahan about his recent blog post Prior Knowledge, or He Isn't Going to Pick on the Baseball Study tha...
Ep. 149: Hot Topic Series: Clarifying Differences Between Reading Skills and Reading Strategies
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation today illuminates a hot topic in reading - skills and strategies. What’s the difference? Peter Afflerbach, researcher and professor...
[Listen Again] Episode 30: Wild about Wexler: Take 2!
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the opportunity to talk (again!) with Natalie Wexler about tips for effective remote learning (read her full article located here), the current...
Ep. 148: Hot Topic Series: Should You Teach Phonemic Awareness ‘In the Dark’ or with Print?
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Phonemic Awareness? It’s one component of your literacy instruction. Phonemic awareness means understanding that spoken words are made of in...
[Listen Again] Ep. 113: Reading is Rocket Science with Louisa Moats
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is teaching reading so important? Melissa and Lori have a conversation with Louisa Moats grounded in this article: Teaching Reading is Rocket Scie...
Ep. 147: Hot Topic Series: What is Speech to Print?
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll discuss an approach to teaching foundational skills known as speech to print. The speech to print approach consists of 4 conc...
[Listen Again] Ep. 116: Sonia Cabell on the Importance of Content-Rich ELA Instruction
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sonia Cabell, Associate Professor at Florida State University, shares the importance of both oral language and content knowledge instruction. Why?...
Ep. 146: Reading Comprehension is Not a Skill with Robert Pondiscio
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), asserts that reading comprehension is NOT a skill. Yes, good readers use r...
[Listen Again] Ep. 118: Rethinking Reading Comprehension with Researcher Hugh Catts
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, researcher Hugh Catts discusses his pivotal piece titled Rethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension | American Federation of Tea...
Ep. 145: Debunking Balanced Literacy Arguments with Pamela Snow
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Snow, professor at Latrobe University in Australia, discusses the arguments that keep surfacing when educators are resistant to move away from ...
[Listen Again] Ep. 112: Kareem Weaver on Levers for Literacy Change
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa and Lori have a candid discussion about change with Kareem Weaver, co-founder of FULCRUM Oakland: Full and Complete Reading i...
Episode 144: The Science of Reading as More Than a Pendulum Swing
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We want the shift to reading science to be permanent, not perceived as another ‘educational pendulum swing.’ To do this, it’s necessary to recog...
[Listen Again] Ep. 37: Placing Text at the Center of the ELA Classroom with Meredith Liben & Sue Pimentel
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 The article Placing Text at the Center of the Standards-Aligned ELA Classroom is a must-read — before or after you listen to this episod...
Ep. 143: Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ll be talking to a team of authors about a recent article they published on small group instruction, titled Maximizing Small-Group Reading ...
[Listen Again] Ep. 80: A Primary Teacher's Perspective on Science of Reading, Small Group Instruction, and Sound Walls
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsay Kemeny, 2nd grade teacher, gives a deep dive into her evidence-based, small group instruction time. Her journey to the scienc...
Ep. 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group Time
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we discuss the structure and content of the literacy block. How can we teach using structured literacy in small groups? Kinder t...
[Listen Again] Ep. 22: Leading Urgent Change in Baltimore with Dr. Sonja Santelises
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 22: Dr. Sonja Santelises joined us to discuss why she saw the urgent need for change in Baltimore City Public Schools, how she set and supported a...
Ep. 141: Literacy Leaders as Agents of Change
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to disrupt the "way it has always been done"? Dr. Ernie Ortiz, Senior Literacy Engagement Specialist with AIM Institute fo...
[Listen Again] Ep 92: Talking About the Literacy Block with Two Early Elementary Teachers
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by two dedicated early grade teachers from Vista Peak Exploratory in Aurora, CO—April Evans (Grade 1) and Danielle Hunter (Grade 3). ...
Ep. 140: K-2 Literacy Block Deep Dive
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with a teacher and interventionist from Blount County, TN, Erin Metz. She provides an in depth walkthrough of her distri...
[Listen Again] Episode 10: Noticing The #KnowledgeGap with Natalie Wexler
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LISTEN AGAIN | FROM JULY 31, 2019Today we are live with Natalie Wexler, the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Educat...
Ep. 139: Knowledge and Comprehension with Daniel Willingham and Barbara Davidson
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we discuss knowledge and vocabulary as critical components of reading comprehension. We hear from author and professor Daniel Wi...
2022 COUNTDOWN: #1
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 115: Kindergarten TEAM Reaches (nearly) 100% Success Using Evidence-Based PracticesKristin Poppens IS BACK! In this episode, she shares the power ...
2022 COUNTDOWN: #2
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 113: Reading is Rocket Science with Louisa MoatsWhy is teaching reading so important? Melissa and Lori have a conversation with Louisa Moats groun...
2022 COUNTDOWN: #3
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 108: From 13% to 100% Literacy Proficiency with School Leader Angie HanlinAngie Hanlin, current Superintendent in Wisconsin, led her former school...
2022 COUNTDOWN: #4
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 117: The Writing Revolution with Authors Judith Hochman and Natalie WexlerThe Writing Revolution authors, Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler, share...
2022 COUNTDOWN: #5
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 120: Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills with Julia LindseyTalking with Dr. Julia Lindsey is like popping into the classroom ne...
Melissa and Lori Love 2022: End of Year Wrap Up
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ll be sharing what you can expect for 2023! We’re so excited to have created such an incredible community of educators who want to learn...
Ep. 138: A RISE-ing Cause for Hope
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we talk with Shaheer Mustafa, President and CEO of Hopewell Inc, and Amy Schneider, vice president, program imp...
Ep. 137: Tackling the Tough Issue of Adult Illiteracy
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we talk with Deidra Mayberry, Executive Director of the nonprofit, Reading to New Heights, which brings attenti...
Ep. 136: An Inside Look at Virtual School
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Feel Good Friday episode, we talk with Steven Shadel, Director of Great Minds Virtual School. He tells us about effective virtual lear...
Ep. 135: Decodable Text Series: Math Readability
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with a team of educators who made Eureka Math Squared decodable, readable, and accessible for all students. As students acces...
Ep. 134: Decodable Text Series: Small Group Instructional Time
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with first grade teacher, April Evans, about how she uses Tier 1 foundational skills assessment data to make decisions about ...
[Listen Again] Ep. 9: Geodes Rock
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pun intended. This episode takes us into the world of Geodes - decodable readers that bridge foundational skills and Wit and Wisdom ELA - through buil...
Ep. 133: Decodable Text Series: Quality Decodable Texts
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Primary Teachers: This one’s for YOU! Today we talk with educator, author, and business-owner Elise Lovejoy about decodable texts. What makes texts ...
Ep. 132: Decodable Text Series: The Research on Decodable Text
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Heidi Anne Mesmer joins the podcast to discuss the research on decodable text and dos and don'ts for classroom practice. Thinking abou...
Ep. 131: Dyslexia, The Brain, and Reading Science with Neuroscientist and Professor, DJ Bolger
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DJ Bolger, a neuroscientist and associate professor at the University of Maryland College Park, joins the podcast today. DJ helps us understand the dy...
Ep. 130: Teachers' Guide to Trauma
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma impacts every facet of our being. Today we’ll hear from educator and author, Dr. Melissa Sadin. As part of our Dyslexia Awareness month serie...
[Listen Again] Ep. 23: Emily Hanford Epically Defines the Science of Reading
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Emily Hanford's new documentary series, Sold a Story, listen again to Emily Hanford here! Today Emily Hanford joins Melissa a...
[Listen Again] Ep. 100: Trauma and Reading with Dr. Steven Dykstra
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our Dyslexia Awareness Month series, listen again to Dr. Steven Dykstra discuss the devastating effects on students who have not received t...
Ep. 129: A Speech Language Pathologist's View on Reading Science
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Sydney Bassard, a clinical speech language pathologist, also known as The Listening SLP. Inspired by her brother’s exp...
Ep. 128: Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher with Missy Purcell
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with former balanced literacy teacher and parent, Missy Purcell. She authored a blog post titled Dear Balanced Literacy Teach...
[Listen Again] Ep. 99: An Important Discussion about Reading with Our Dyslexic Children's President, Brett Tingley
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our Dyslexia Awareness Month series, listen to a previous episode with parent and advocate Brett Tingley. March 25, 2022Brett Tingley shar...
[Listen Again] Ep. 74: Dyslexia and Reading Science: A Parent Advocate's Perspective
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our Dyslexia Awareness Month series, listen to a previous episode with parent and advocate Katie Hickerson. September 24, 2021 “I just t...
[Listen Again] Ep. 39: Discussing Dyslexia with Advocate & Mom Liz Hembling
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our Dyslexia Awareness Month series, listen to a previous episode with parent and advocate Liz Hembling. November 24, 2020 Liz Hembling&ap...
BONUS: Parents and Dyslexia
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a special episode featuring four parents from all over the United States. One thing they have in common is that they have children with ...
Ep. 127: Richard Gentry, Dyslexia Expert
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. J. Richard Gentry, Dyslexia Expert and the “Guru of Spelling,” joins us on the podcast today to discuss dyslexia. Dyslexia is a specific learn...
[Listen Again] Ep 96: What about Spelling? with Richard Gentry
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this coming Friday's episode we get to talk to the fabulous Richard Gentry again! This time we talk to him about dyslexia to kick off a series...
Ep. 126: How a Science of Reading Bill Became a Law … in Virginia!
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Virginia Delegate, Carrie Coyner, and University of Virginia Professor, Emily Solari, championed action for a bill (now a law) that put $70 million to...
Ep. 125: Reviewing Research with Healthy Skepticism
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Watson, educator and author of Learning and the Brain Blog and the book The Goldilocks Map, teaches us how to become healthy skeptics. Cognitiv...
[Listen Again] Ep. 105: You're Wrong About... Assessment
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Lior Klirs connects to Ep. 124: Innovative Assessment with the Louisiana Assessment Team. If you haven't heard this one yet, de...
Ep. 124: Innovative Assessment with the Louisiana Assessment Team
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Louisiana is a state taking assessment to the next level. In this episode, the assessment team from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) discu...
Ep. 123: Diana Leddy - The Painted Essay
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Leddy of the Vermont Writing Collaborative joins Melissa and Lori to talk about a topic we love: Writing. Specifically, Diana discusses a simple...
Ep. 122: Reading as Science AND Art with Tim Rasinski, David Paige, & Chase Young
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Melissa and Lori talk with authors Chase Young, David Paige, and Timothy V. Rasinski, authors of the book, Artfully Teaching the Science of Read...