Podclassed
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Literacy Talks: The Latest Podcast from Reading Horizons
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've enjoyed the past six seasons of Podclassed, you will love the latest podcast series from Reading Horizons, Literacy Talks. Tune in toda...
Adapting Classroom Practices to Reflect Recent Reading Research
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Black, M.Ed, Ed.S., NCSP, a school psychologist and literacy consultant, joins Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to close season 6 of Podclassed with a discus...
Tuning In to the Social-Emotional Needs of College Students and Adults With Dyslexia
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barbara Wirostko and Donell Pons, M.Ed, MAT, join Laura Axtell to discuss the social-emotional and academic needs of college students and adult le...
Is This a Learning Disability or Is This Childhood Trauma?
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ivy Bonk joins Laura Axtell on Podclassed as they discuss the impact of childhood trauma on student learning. Dr. Bonk began her research when she...
Using Positive Psychology to Reduce Educator Stress and Burnout
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Drake Saunderson, MA, joins the host of Podclassed, Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to discuss how educators can utilize principles of positive psychology...
Strategies for Building Stress Resilience as an Educator
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podclassed, Dr. William Blake and Shantell Berrett Blake, MA, discuss multiple strategies you can use to build your stress resilien...
Is Anxiety the New Learning Disability?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lori Desautels explores the impact of stress and anxiety on the brain and learning, shares the superpower humans possess, and discusses solutions ...
What the Research Says: Reading Difficulties in Secondary Students and Adults
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the unique characteristics of older struggling readers is critical to meeting their academic and psychological needs. Laura discusses th...
Digging Deeper Into Elements of Structured Literacy with William Van Cleave
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
William Van Cleave shares insights, research, and instructional considerations for teaching syntax, handwriting, the writing process, morphology, and ...
Rethinking Education During COVID-19 School Closures and Beyond
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents have made or will make, decisions about how to best provide education for their children during this challenging period. In this episode,...
Current Legal Implications for Special Education: Before, During, and After COVID, Part II
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw, about a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compen...
Current Legal Implications for Special Education: Before, During, and After COVID, Part I
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw. This two-part episode will cover a variety of educational issues...
An Educator's Journey Through the World of Literacy Instruction
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., shares her unique journey through the world of education, specifically reading and literacy instruction. After years of teaching, ...
Closing the Achievement Gap, Part I
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Four guests share definitions of the achievement gap and summarize the research and their experiences in schools. These conversations provide an under...
Closing the Achievement Gap, Part II
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our four guests continue to share their insights about closing the achievement gap in schools. This episode explores potential solutions and what can ...
Addressing Sensory Differences at Home & in the Classroom
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A parent/former educator discusses her journey of discovery with her own son's sensory issues and how it changed her parenting. A fascinating dis...
The Importance of Social Emotional Learning
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation about the issues that may occur in middle school with a coordinator for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Atlanta Public...
Is Middle School the Key to Positive Outcomes for Students?
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new study with middle school students shows promising results for improving their social and emotional well-being. Dr. Borman provides a fascinating...
Game-Changing Resources for Special Education
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An experienced educator discusses the value of communication with students in special education through options for classroom practice and educational...
Creating Culturally Competent Classrooms
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rann Miller, educator, writer, and trainer, shares his insights and suggestions for helping teachers to create classrooms that connect with all studen...
Increasing Family Engagement in Schools
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing engagement with the families of our students is a goal with real benefits. Sarah Sayko from the National Center for Improving Literacy (NCI...
Putting Evidence-Based Literacy Initiatives in Action
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many challenges connected to reading instruction so its especially exciting to hear some good news about what works! This episode explores t...
The Emotional Impact of Undiagnosed Dyslexia, Part II
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shame is a powerful emotion. Recently, the role of shame and its impact on struggling readers is gaining awareness. This two-part episode will share t...
The Emotional Impact of Undiagnosed Dyslexia, Part I
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shame is a powerful emotion. Recently, the role of shame and its impact on struggling readers is gaining awareness. This two-part episode will share t...
Decodable Text, Leveled Text, and All the Rest
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Murdoch discusses the importance of text in reading instruction for beginning readers and older struggling readers. Research indicates that th...
Intervention for Students with Dyslexia: A Structured Literacy Approach
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An extensive conversation with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling discussing the various instructional approaches for teaching reading and how structured liter...
Supporting Students with Autism in Reading and Writing
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes conversations with a parent of a student on the autism spectrum and two autism experts. Dr. William Therrien from the Curry Scho...
Ed Tech in the Classroom: Taking a Look at Training and Support for Educators
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Laura addresses the topic of Ed Tech in the Classroom and more specifically on the training and support that educators receive with: Michael Karlin, a...
Part 2: Adolescent Literacy: Challenges and Changes For Increasing Engagement and Achievement
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Laura continues the conversation about research and recommendations for increasing the literacy lives of secondary students with Dr. Michael W. Smith,...
Part 1: Adolescent Literacy: Challenges and Changes For Increasing Engagement and Achievement
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Part One of a Two-Part series, Laura explores research and recommendations for increasing the literacy lives of secondary students with Dr. Jeffrey...
Q&A with Reading Researcher, Mark Seidenberg, Ph.D.
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Laura discusses various topics and issues in reading with Dr Seidenberg. Dr. Mark S. Seidenberg is a Vilas Research Professor in the Department of Psy...
Innovations in Education: Project-Based Learning
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura speaks to experts, a parent, and a current student about project-based learning. Hear from Nick Provenzano, blogger and author ...
Part 2: Is Response to Intervention (RTI) Really the Road to Improvement?
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura speaks to educators and experts about Response to Intervention and if it truly the best way to help students improve. Hear from...
Part 1: Is Response to Intervention (RTI) Really the Road to Improvement?
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura speaks to educators and experts about Response to Intervention and if it truly the best way to help students improve. Hear from...
Beyond the Weekly Spelling Test: What Works and Why It Matters
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura speaks to experts and educators about the complexities and solutions to spelling instruction. Hear from Ashley, a Kindergarten ...
Part 2: Are educators being adequately prepared for the challenges of teaching reading?
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part two of a two-part series exploring pre-service teacher preparation. Hear from Lindsie, a parent of a struggling reader from Utah;...
Part 1: Are educators being adequately prepared for the challenges of teaching reading?
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of the inaugural season of Podclassed is part one of a two-part series exploring pre-service teacher preparation. Hear from veteran ...
Podclassed Trailer
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Laura Axtell, host of Podclassed, shares with you how valuable this new podcast will be in the world of education in this season one trailer...