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Book Talk: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading by Chase Young, David Paige, and Timothy Rasinski is a next step for educators steeped in the science. When w...
Ep. 121: Listener Question: What about Classroom Objectives?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Lori received a question from a listener about classroom objectives. The listener was grappling with the idea that she has to post objecti...
[Listen Again] Ep. 71: Science of Reading Part 2: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early Literacy
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you loved our recent episode with Julia Lindsey about her book, Reading Above the Fray, you won't want to miss our first episode with her last...
[Listen Again] Ep. 70: Science of Reading Part 1: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early Literacy
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you loved our recent episode with Julia Lindsey about her book, Reading Above the Fray, you won't want to miss our first episode with her last...
Ep. 120: Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills with Julia Lindsey
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Dr. Julia Lindsey is like popping into the classroom next door to chat with your best teacher friend after school. On this podcast, Julia...
Book Talk: Reading Above the Fray
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reading Above the Fray: Reliable, Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills is a must read for all ELA educators Pre-K through 12. Dr. Ju...
Ep. 119: How Reading Science Works for English Learners with Elsa Cardenas-Hagan
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan joins the podcast to share that reading science works for English Learners. What does it mean to use evidence-based instructio...
Book Talk: Literacy Foundations for English Learners
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Literacy Foundations for English Learners prepares educators to enter the classroom with a full understanding of the language and literacy development...
Ep. 118: Rethinking Reading Comprehension with Researcher Hugh Catts
29 Jul 2022
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. 117: The Writing Revolution with Authors Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Writing Revolution authors, Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler, share a 'revolutionary' approach to writing. The best part: It begins at ...
Book Talk: The Writing Revolution
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Lori talk about The Writing Revolution by Dr. Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler. What distinguishes The Writing Revolution and everything ...
Ep. 116: Sonia Cabell on the Importance of Content-Rich ELA Instruction
15 Jul 2022
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. 115: Kindergarten TEAM Reaches (nearly) 100% Success Using Evidence-Based Practices
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Poppens IS BACK! In this episode, she shares the power of teacher teamwork and collaboration. Her Kindergarten teammates and Speech Language...
[Listen Again] Ep. 63: Kindergarten Teacher Reaches 100% Success Using Evidence-Based Practices
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen AgainKristin is coming back this Friday, and she is bringing a WHOLE TEAM with her! If you haven't listened to her first episode with us f...
Ep. 114: Science of Reading: What I Should Have Learned in College with Donna Hejtmanek
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Hejtmanek, teacher and lifelong literacy advocate, joins Melissa and Lori on the podcast. What does Science of Reading really mean? There’s so...
Ep. 113: Reading is Rocket Science with Louisa Moats
24 Jun 2022
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. 112: Kareem Weaver on Levers for Literacy Change
17 Jun 2022
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...
Lori's Top Pick [Listen Again] Ep. 43: A Knowledge-Based Approach to Writing: The Vermont Writing Collaborative
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Lori:The Vermont Writing Collaborative authors and educators remind us that kids need to have deep knowledge of the subject matter that they’...
Melissa's Top Pick [Listen Again] Ep. 66: Re-thinking the Reading Rope with Nell Duke
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Melissa: I love this episode because Nell Duke shares two messages about the Science of Reading that are crucial! 1) That the science is always e...
Ep. 111: Melissa & Lori: Two Truths and a Lie
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Lori share more about themselves... how their undergrad and graduate coursework didn’t prepare them to teach students to read, a bit a...
Ep. 110: Baltimore Secondary Literacy Teachers Talk Fluency
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today middle school educators from Baltimore City Public Schools join us to discuss their focus on fluency through Continuous Improvement work with fl...
Ep. 109: The Right to Read with Second Language Educator, Kim Lockhart
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Lockhart, Canadian French immersion teacher and special educator in Kingston, Ontario, shares how she meets the needs of students in her classroom...
Ep. 108: From 13% to 100% Literacy Proficiency with School Leader Angie Hanlin
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Hanlin, current Superintendent in Wisconsin, led her former school from 13% to 100% reading proficiency. How? Angie shifted the focus from TEACH...
Ep. 107: Where Do Secondary Educators Start with Struggling Students?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The authors of Thinking Reading: What Every Secondary Teacher Needs to Know About Reading, James and Dianne Murphy, join Melissa and Lori to discuss s...
Ep. 106: Book Preview: Thinking Reading: What Every Secondary Teacher Needs to Know About Reading
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melissa and Lori for their first Book Club episode! In this episode, they discuss the book Thinking Reading: What Every Secondary Teacher Needs t...
Ep. 105: You're Wrong About... Assessment
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first in a series on a really important topic: Assessment. How can we debunk the idea of ‘standards-aligned assessments’? What...
Ep. 104: ELA Teacher + School Librarian = Knowledge Building Dream Team
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we’re joined by two teachers from Skaneateles, NY - Seth and Kelly. Seth is a sixth grade ELA teacher and Kelly is a middle sch...
Ep. 103: From Workshop Model to Reading Science in Pentucket
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description Pentucket Regional School District transitioned from balanced literacy programs to teaching and learning with structured liter...
Ep. 102: Heidi Jane Drops Knowledge on Heart Words and So. Much. More!
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we drop some knowledge with one of our favorite teachers, Heidi Jane. You might recognize her as Droppin Knowledge With Heidi on...
[Listen Again] Ep. 48: Behind the Scenes at EdReports.org
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the time when many districts are engaged in the curriculum adoption process, so we wanted to put this extremely information episode out for li...
Ep. 101: The State of Nebraska's Transition to Reading Science
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska Dept of Education CAO, Cory Epler, joins us today to share why and how Nebraska transitioned to reading science with HQM. In the course of ei...
Ep. 100: Trauma and Reading with Dr. Steven Dykstra
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The axis of rating trauma is frequent and repetitive. Over time, the chronic trauma wears down kids who can’t read. This has devastating effects. In...
Ep. 99: An Important Discussion about Reading with Our Dyslexic Children's President, Brett Tingley
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Tingley shares how to harness parent energy and expertise to address the legal and moral responsibility of school districts to teach children ho...
[Listen Again] Ep. 62: Effective Fluency Instruction with Tim Rasinski
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday, we talked about FLUENCY with a couple great guests, Lindsay Kemeny and Lorraine Griffith. If you haven't listened to our episode wit...
Ep 98: Improving Student Reading Growth in Months with Fluency Instruction and Practice
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can regular fluency practice lead to fluent readers? In today’s episode, educators Lorraine Griffith and Lindsay Kemeny discuss the impact of fl...
Ep 97: Going GLEAM with Lacey Robinson and Andrea Hancock
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with our friends at UnboundEd about Going GLEAM. Lacey Robinson and Andrea Hancock share the GLEAM process - grade-level, eng...
Ep 96: What about Spelling? with Richard Gentry
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been asked about spelling and the connection to reading science more times than we can count. Today, we talk with expert J. Richard Gentry, ...
Ep. 95: Discussing the Shift to New Literacy Curriculum with Two District Leaders
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your district in the process of choosing a new literacy curriculum? Or have you recently gone through the process? Adopting new curriculum is a hug...
Ep. 94: "If only I would have known..." Book Talk with Author Faith Borkowsky
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with Faith Borkowsky about her book, “If only I would have known… “ What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the L...
Ep 93: School Counselor and Reading Advocate Dad - Tre Hadrick
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tre Hadrick, father, guidance counselor, reading science advocate, and book club leader, joins us on the pod today. You might know him as Mr. Lit on T...
[Listen Again] Ep. 23: Emily Hanford Epically Defines the Science of Reading
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Literacy Lovers! This week we wanted to offer you all a chance to listen to one of our favorite episodes from when we just started the podcast. The...
Ep 92: Talking About the Literacy Block with Two Early Elementary Teachers
28 Jan 2022
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. 91: Part 2: Improving Reading for Older Students with David Liben
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Liben joins us again to discuss how to improve reading for older students. How can teachers help older students with unfinished literacy learnin...
Ep. 90: Part 1: Improving Reading for Older Students with David Liben
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Liben joins us again to discuss how to improve reading for older students. How can teachers help older students with unfinished literacy learnin...
Ep. 89: Australian Teacher Lays the Foundations with Reading Science
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa and Lori connect with James Dobson, an educator who has been teaching for more than a decade in Australia. He has worked as a...
Ep. 88: Complex Texts in the Classroom
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our listener's questions prompted Melissa & Lori to have a conversation about complex texts and ways students can access them. What do...
Ep. 87: "I'm a Kindergarten Teacher, and the Way I've Been Teaching Reading is Wrong"
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate Winn, a teacher, freelance writer and TV guest, and wife and mom to two girls, joins us on the podcast to share how after 2...
Ep. 86: Getting Districts and Teacher Prep on the Same Page
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with National Council on Teacher Quality’s Hannah Putman, Managing Director/Research, who penned a piece titled Getting Districts and ...
Ep. 85: Connecting Educators Across the World
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn David-Lang is truly a Mastermind! Her strategic, structured, and supportive virtual Professional Learning Communities help school leaders grapple...
Ep. 84: The Truth About Reading Documentary Team - BACK AGAIN!
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s GIVING TUESDAY, and if you’re a Literacy Lover like us, then what better way to show your literacy love than to donate to The Truth About Rea...
Ep. 82: [CLEAN] Minneapolis Public School Parents: Accepting Nothing Less Than Evidence-Based Reading in Schools
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Wexler once said that parents are the sleeping giants in this reading science movement. The parents in Minneapolis Public Schools are awake an...
Ep. 83: Special Educator Discusses High Quality Instructional Materials in the Special Education Classroom
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with special educator Katie Overstreet, who responded to a social media post with unwavering belief in her students and ...
Ep. 82: Minneapolis Public School Parents: Accepting Nothing Less Than Evidence-Based Reading in Schools
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Wexler once said that parents are the sleeping giants in this reading science movement. The parents in Minneapolis Public Schools are awake an...
Ep. 81: Thinking About Reading as Mirrors and Windows
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sheeba Jacob’s blog post caught our attention when she wrote, “While I could see myself in some of these books because of universal experiences li...
Ep. 80: A Primary Teacher's Perspective on Science of Reading, Small Group Instruction, and Sound Walls
05 Nov 2021
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. 78: Fourth Grade Teacher Applies the Science of Reading by Building Knowledge
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kory Jensen is a 4th grade teacher in Colorado, obsessed with learning more about reading science! He read The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler… whi...
Ep. 79: What Does Equitable ELA Instruction Require?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talked with UnboundED’s Brandon White and Alice Wiggins about the Equitable ELA Instruction Concept Paper. In our conversation,...
Ep. 77: Setting the Standard for Success with author Morgan Polikoff
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with author and professor Dr. Morgan Polikoff. His first book, Beyond Standards: The Fragmentation of Education Governance and the Promi...
Ep. 76: Knowledge Building for Reading Success in Skaneateles School District
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Francine Grannell and John Lawrence, leaders from Skaneateles School District, share how they narrowed their focus to strategically support teachers a...
Ep. 75: How Do Language Variants Impact Teaching Reading to African American Students?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Brookins, education consultant extraordinaire (and one of the moderators of the wildly popular Facebook group Science of Reading - What I Sho...
Ep. 74: Dyslexia and Reading Science: A Parent Advocate's Perspective
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I just thought kids learned how to read… and my daughter didn’t. She could identify 4 letters by the end of kindergarten .” Katie Hickerson&a...
Ep. 73: Bring Back the Joy of Schooling - Start by Noticing!
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take time to notice.Brendan O’Day shares an important message for educators - Start by noticing: Slow down and bring back the joy of schooling. He t...
Ep. 72: Rethinking and Unlearning What We Know about Literacy
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Hoganson, Assistant Principal in Aurora, CO, is committed to unthinking and thinking again… or in other words, "in a turbulent world, ther...
Ep. 71: Science of Reading Part 2: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early Literacy
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are we aiming to accomplish in early reading instruction? Dr. Julia Lindsey asks this as she tackles topics such as decoding, decodable texts, ...
Ep. 70: Science of Reading Part 1: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early Literacy
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are we aiming to accomplish in early reading instruction? Dr. Julia Lindsey asks this as she tackles topics such as decoding, decodable texts, ...
Ep. 69: Wondering about Wit & Wisdom ELA?
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Melissa and Lori break down the components of Wit & Wisdom ELA. Curious about Wit & Wisdom's texts and tasks? ...
Ep. 68: How Does Using a Text Analysis Toolkit Support Student Success?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alfred Tatum asked the question, "I constantly ask myself of all of the texts in the world, why do I want to put this text in front of my stu...
[Listen Again] Ep 43: Writing about Reading and the Role of Knowledge-Building
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Lori are obsessed with the knowledge building connection to writing in this episode, and thought it deserved another release! How can educ...
Ep. 67: Learning to Read at 62 Years Old: A Conversation Illuminating Adult Literacy
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with David Chalk, a successful and self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur. As an adult, David was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADD...
Ep. 66 Re-thinking the Reading Rope with Nell Duke
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Scarborough's Rope is 20 years old?! That's why Nell K. Duke unpacks how the science of reading has progressed over the la...
Ep. 65: Talking with the Literacy Documentary Team: The Truth About Reading
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk with the talented team passionate about producing a literacy documentary titled The Truth About Reading: The Invisible Crisis Hidin...
Ep. 64: James Murphy on The researchED Guide to Literacy
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Murphy, editor, tells us about the intention behind The ResearchED Guide to Literacy: An Evidence-Informed Guide for Teachers. He talks about ...
[Listen Again] Ep. 37: Placing Text at the Center of the ELA Classroom
02 Jul 2021
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. 63: Kindergarten Teacher Reaches 100% Success Using Evidence-Based Practices
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Poppens teaches kindergarten in Iowa and is just learning about the science of reading! In fact, she's applied evidence-based, self-taugh...
Ep. 62: Effective Fluency Instruction with Tim Rasinski
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, reading and fluency expert Tim Rasinski tells us all about effective fluency instruction! How does repeated reading build fluency ins...
Ep. 61: High Quality Curricula as Educational Infrastructure with Alex Spurrier
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Alex Spurrier, a senior analyst with Bellwether Education Partners in the policy and evaluation practice area, discusses his ...
Ep. 60: HQIM as Equity for English Learners with ELSF Executive Director Crystal Gonzales
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Gonzales is the Executive Director at English Learners Success Forum and believes that HQIM are the first step to provide equity for all lea...
Ep. 59: HQIM for ALL with Educator Sarah Webb
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Webb talks candidly about how high quality instructional materials (HQIM) supported her as a teacher in helping all students reach greatness. Sp...
Ep. 58: Looking for Change in Laramie
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Rehbein, K-12 English Language Arts Coordinator from Laramie County School District in Cheyenne, Wyoming shares why and how the district shift...
Ep. 57: Reflecting on the School Year with Grade 3 Teacher Natalie Baggett
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a new teacher in Sumner County, TN, Natalie Baggett saw the desperate need for high quality instructional materials. In her first semester teaching...
Ep. 56: What are THE ELEMENTS needed to transform teaching and professional learning?
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are The Elements needed to transform teaching and professional learning? What will accelerate success towards equity and excellence? What are con...
Ep. 55: The Science of Reading as Policy with Kymyona Burk
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kymyona Burk is the Policy Director for Early Education at ExcelinEd, where she supports states pursuing a comprehensive approach to K-3 reading polic...
Ep. 54: How can school leaders support teachers in Year 1 HQIM implementation?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how school leaders can support teachers in this work? Jovanni Ramos is a former school leader from NOLA and champion for supporting teachers...
Ep. 53: Making the Shift to a Content Focused Curriculum with Rachel Arnold
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Arnold is an intervention and special education teacher at Clayton, ES in Colorado. Her journey to HQIM began when she asked herself the questi...
Ep. 52: Universal Design for Learning is INVISIBLE EQUITY in HQIM
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
UDL is invisible when done well in HQIM! In this episode, Sue Sabella and Vivian Nourse share how HQIM are designed with UDL embedded within. See be...
Ep. 51: The Science of Reading: An Equity Issue
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Shanita Rapatalo shares how "literacy, liberation, and opportunity go hand in hand" both on the podcast and in her recent blog post...
Ep. 50: Anti-bias & Anti-racist Approach to HQIM at KIPP SOCAL with Daisy Salazar-Garza
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Daisy Salazar-Garza, an incredibly thoughtful school leader at KIPP SOCAL, who shares her anti-bias and anti-racist approach to implementing Wit ...
Ep. 49: The Science of Reading Goes to College
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio considers science of reading research the backbone of their programming at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, a...
Ep. 48: Behind the Scenes at EdReports.org
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What goes on behind the scenes at EdReports.org? Tricia Parker and Jess Box share the gateways that EdReports uses to reviews curricula: standards ali...
Ep. 47: Jackson's Journey to HQIM with Supt. Dr. Errick L. Greene
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Errick L. Greene, Superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, shares the district's transformation journey and how he level sets on what excell...
Ep. 46: Chatting with The Reading League's Laura Stewart
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Stewart from The Reading League discusses evidence-aligned instruction to support universal understanding around the science of reading. She dis...
Ep. 45: RivetED Talks High Quality Professional Learning (HQPL)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is professional learning is different with HQIM? How do we define high quality professional learning (HQPL)? Why should HQPL be content focuse...
Ep. 44: Elevating the Education Profession with The Right to Read Project
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Goldberg & Lani Mednick from The Right to Read Project share why we should give equal importance to the ENTIRE reading rope (Scarborough&...
Ep. 43: A Knowledge-Based Approach to Writing: The Vermont Writing Collaborative
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Hawkins & Diana Leddy of The Vermont Writing Collaborative share how educators can support students in creating and communicating their under...
Ep. 42: Why should we teach social studies?
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Tyner, Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, joins us to unpack his recent research findings on Social Studies Instr...
Ep. 41: HQIM + Primary Grades: The Inside Scoop from Two Primary Teachers in Baltimore
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do primary teachers take a 'both and' approach to literacy - building foundational skills for word recognition alongside knowledge and v...
Ep. 40: See ya 2020! Welcome 2021!
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Lori reflect on the highs and lows of 2020, and share who they'd like to pod with in 2021! Join us to reflect and reset as we begin...
Ep. 39: Discussing Dyslexia with Advocate & Mom Liz Hembling
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Hembling's daughter, Mia, attended a public elementary school. Liz noticed early on that she struggled terribly learning to read. In second g...
Ep. 38: Success Amidst a Pandemic in Sioux City, NE
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Heilman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Sioux City, NE, shares how her district shifted from a standards-driven, balance...
Ep. 37: Placing Text at the Center of the ELA Classroom with Meredith Liben & Sue Pimentel
21 Sep 2020
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...