Science of Reading: The Podcast

Spring Special '26: Fighting for people with dyslexia, with Teresa May, Ph.D.

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan is joined by executive director of the Margaret Byrd Rawson Institute, Teresa May, Ph.D. Ter...

S10 E14: Your comprehension questions answered, with Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D.

25 Mar 2026

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, returning guest, Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D., joins Susan Lambert to close out the season by answering ...

S10 E13: Building blocks for deep comprehension, with Susan Lambert

11 Mar 2026

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Host Susan Lambert hits the home stretch of her comprehension-focused season of Science of Reading: The Podcast with a reflective episode based on her...

S10 E12: Filling the gaps with inferences, with Kristen McMaster, Ph.D.

25 Feb 2026

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Kristen McMaster, Ph.D., Guy Bond Chair in Reading and professor of spe...

S10 E11: Learning to read vs. reading to learn, with Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D.

11 Feb 2026

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D., distinguished professor emeritus from the University of Illinois at Chica...

Special episode: Cultivating critical thinkers in your classroom, starring Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to share a special episode from our friends at our sister podcast, Beyond My Years.Host Ana Torres is joined by nationally recogniz...

S10 E10: How language skills shape reading success, with Charles Hulme, D.Phil., and MaryKate DeSantis

28 Jan 2026

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Susan Lambert is joined by emeritus professor of psychology and education and the University of Oxford, Charles Hulme, D.Phil., and founder of Left Si...

S10 E9: From research to reality: Breaking down comprehension barriers, with Phil Capin, Ph.D.

14 Jan 2026

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Phil Capin, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at the Harvard Grad...

S10 E8: Beyond decoding: The power of syntax, with Nancy Chapel Eberhardt

31 Dec 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by educational consultant Nancy Chapel Eberhardt, who explains why focusin...

S10 E7: Syntax and comprehension, with Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.

17 Dec 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by research scientist and professor Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D., who explains wh...

S10 E6: Understanding assessment, with Melissa Farrall, Ph.D.

03 Dec 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Affiliated Scholar at the Stern Center for Language and Learning, Melis...

S10 E5: Reimagining comprehension assessment, with Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D.

19 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by University of Oregon College of Education Professor and Ann Swindells C...

S10 E4: The science of memory and misinformation, with David Rapp, Ph.D.

05 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Northwestern University Professor of Education, Social Policy, and Psyc...

S10 E3: Finding fluency at the heart of comprehension, with Doug Lemov

22 Oct 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Doug Lemov,  former teacher and school principal, to discuss how teach...

Science of Reading Essentials: Dyslexia

08 Oct 2025

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In this special dyslexia-focused Essentials episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert pulls from past episodes to summarize everything...

S10 E2: Orthographic mapping is a cognitive process, with Katie Pace Miles, Ph.D.

24 Sep 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Katie Pace Miles, Ph.D., founder of The Reading Institute and director ...

S10 E1: The (not so) Simple View of Reading, with Wesley Hoover, Ph.D.

10 Sep 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Wesley Hoover, a psycholinguist at the University of Texas at Austin, t...

Season 10 trailer: The comprehension season

03 Sep 2025

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Podcast host Susan Lambert gives you a first look at Season 10 of Science of Reading: The Podcast. This season will focus on reading comprehension, ta...

Everything is literacy, with Susan Lambert, Ed.D.

27 Aug 2025

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In this crossover episode Susan Lambert joins host Ana Torres and Classroom Insider Eric Cross from sister podcast, Beyond My Years. Together, the tri...

Translating research into action, with Amie Burkholder

13 Aug 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, literacy coach (and podcast host in her own right) Amie Burkholder joins us to discuss her new boo...

Leveled reading, leveled lives, with Tim Shanahan, Ph.D.

30 Jul 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, top literacy scholar Tim Shanahan, Ph.D., returns to discuss his new book, Leveled Reading, Levele...

Science of Reading Essentials: Comprehension

16 Jul 2025

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In this special Essentials episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert pulls from past episodes to distill reading comprehension insight...

Summer ‘25 Rewind: The missing link in reading comprehension, with Anne Lucas

02 Jul 2025

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In this rewind episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, we revisit a Season 1 conversation between host Susan Lambert and Anne Lucas, former curric...

Unlocking reading: Comprehension strategies vs. knowledge building, with Daniel Willingham, Ph.D.

18 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert welcomes back researcher and author Daniel Willingham, Ph.D., to discuss reading com...

The truth behind learning, with Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D.

04 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D. He’s a teacher, instructional coach, and autho...

Science of Reading Essentials: Writing

21 May 2025

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In this special Science of Reading Essentials episode, Susan Lambert pulls from past episodes of the podcast to give you everything you need to know a...

A guide to integrating knowledge building into your classroom, with Jackie Relyea, Ph.D.

07 May 2025

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In this special episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Jackie Relyea, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Literacy Education...

A better way to teach our teachers, with Dr. Karen Betz

23 Apr 2025

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In this special episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Assistant Professor of Literacy and Coordinator of Reading Scie...

S9 E14: Your questions answered, with Claude Goldenberg, Ph.D., and Susan Lambert

09 Apr 2025

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In this special episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Claude Goldenberg, Ph.D., professor of education at Stanford Un...

S9 E13: Empowering instruction through mental models, with Young-Suk Grace Kim, Ed.D.

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Young-Suk Grace Kim, a professor at University of California at Irvine&...

S9 E12: Explicit instruction of academic language, with Adrea Truckenmiller, Ph.D.

12 Mar 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Adrea Truckenmiller, Ph.D., associate professor of special education an...

S9 E11: Writing the way to better reading, with Judith Hochman, Ed.D.

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Judith Hochman, Ed.D., co-author of “The Writing Revolution.” Their...

S9 E10: Phonology as a settled science, with Jane Ashby, Ph.D.

12 Feb 2025

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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Jane Ashby, professor in the Reading Science doctoral program at Mount ...

S9 E9: Identify Developmental Language Disorder in your classroom, with Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Tiffany Hogan, a professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Bo...

S9 E8: Cognitive science-informed teaching, with Natalie Wexler

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Lambert rejoins podcast alum Natalie Wexler to discuss Natalie’s new book Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy ...

Special Episode: Award-winning ways to put science into practice

01 Jan 2025

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Amplify’s 2024 Science of Reading Star Award winners share insights from their daily work. They reflect on why it’s so critical to stay grounded i...

Special: Lessons from the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, with Missy Testerman

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re highlighting an episode of Beyond My Years, our sibling podcast that gives you exclusive access to all the wisdom of veteran educat...

S9 E7: Neurodiversity and the reading brain, with Ioulia Kovelman, Ph.D.

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susan is joined by Ioulia Kovelman, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, to give educators the perspective ...

S9 E6: Making high-quality text free and accessible, with Susanne Nobles

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Lambert chats with ReadWorks Chief Academic Officer Susanne Nobles, Ph.D., to explore her organization’s mission of making hi...

S9 E5: What makes a literate brain, with Lori Josephson

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, Lori Josephson joins Susan to talk about her new book Calling All Neurons! How Reading and Spelling Happen. Lori discu...

S9 E4: Comprehension is not a skill, with Hugh Catts, Ph.D.

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Susan Lambert is joined by Hugh Catts, Ph.D., professor at Florida State University, to break down what comprehension is and bust some...

S9 E3: Know the non-negotiables in a program aligned to the Science of Reading, with Kari Kurto

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kari Kurto, National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League, discusses The Reading League’s curriculum evaluatio...

S9 E2: Standards are the 'what' and curriculum is the 'how,' with Sue Pimentel

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Lambert welcomes back Sue Pimentel to discuss the history and impact of the Common Core State Standards on English Language Art...

S9 E1: Literacy as a catalyst for change, with Ray James

04 Sep 2024

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In the Season 9 premiere of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert speaks with Ray James, Head of School at The Ansley School, about the trans...

Summer '24 Interlude E3: Training teachers well from the start, with Lisa Lenhart and Rebecca Tolson

21 Aug 2024

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In this Science of Reading: The Podcast episode, Susan Lambert speaks with Rebecca Tolson and Lisa Lenhart about their roles at the University of Akro...

Beyond My Years: Teaching with heart, starring Joyce Abbott

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years— host and educator Ana Torres seeks out educational insights and hard-won lessons directly from p...

Summer '24 Interlude E2: One-pagers make literacy research more accessible, with Jamie Clark

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jamie Clark and Susan Lambert delve into Jamie's new educational resource called: one-pagers, designed to distill complex educat...

Summer '24 Interlude E1: How effective coaching transformed Mississippi, with Margaret Goldberg and Kelly Butler

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Lambert talks with Kelly Butler and Margaret Goldberg about their experiences and insights into improving reading instruction, ...

ML/EL E6: Curating a confident classroom for multilingual learners, with Arturo Valadez Sáenz

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Lambert is joined by Arturo Valadez Sáenz, a demonstration teacher from Dallas, Texas, who delves into his journey from his ch...

Beyond My Years podcast trailer

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the l...

ML/EL E5: Serving every student, in every seat, speaking any language, with Genie Baca

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Genie Baca, a 33-year education veteran who has spent the last 18 years as a principal in Texas. B...

ML/EL E4: Practical strategies for multilingual learning, with Diane August, Ph.D.

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Diane August, Ph.D. shares her journey and expertise supporting multilingual learners, focusing on her transition from a Spanish lang...

ML/EL E3: Diagnosing dyslexia in multilingual learners, with Francisco Usero-González

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our miniseries on English learners and multilingual learners, Francisco Usero-González, Ph.D., guest, a renowned expert in bilingual e...

ML/EL E2: Nurturing multilingualism, with Jim Cummins, Ph.D.

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Emeritus Jim Cummins, Ph.D., joins Susan Lambert from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education for an engagi...

ML/EL E1: Language is always an asset, with Kajal Patel Below

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off our miniseries focused on how the Science of Reading serves multilingual/English learners (ML/ELs), Amplify Vice President of Biliteracy K...

Sneak peek: A miniseries on multilingual and English learners

17 Apr 2024

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Science of Reading: The Podcast is launching a special miniseries dedicated to multilingual/English learners (ML/ELs)! Host Susan Lambert will chat wi...

Spring Rewind '24: Biliteracy and assessment, with Lillian Durán, Ph.D.

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Lambert joins biliteracy expert and professor Lillian Durán, who holds a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota a...

Spring Rewind '24: Deconstructing the Rope: Background knowledge, with Susan B. Neuman

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Susan B. Neuman, professor of early childhood and literacy education at the Steinhardt School at New York University, in our Deconstructing the R...

S8 E12: Language and literacy, with Catherine Snow

13 Mar 2024

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Catherine Snow, Ph.D., Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins Susan Lambert on this episode to reflec...

S8 E11: Cognitive load theory: Four items at a time, with Greg Ashman

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Ashman—author of multiple books including A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory, deputy principal, and professor—sits down with ...

S8 E10: Comprehension is an outcome, with Sharon Vaughn

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sharon Vaughn, award-winning researcher and multi-published author, who has advised on literacy across 30 states and 10 different countries, joins...

S8 E9: Knowledge building can’t wait, with HyeJin Hwang

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. HyeJin Hwang is an assistant professor and literacy researcher whose research interests revolve around reading comprehension and content learning ...

S8 E8: The plea to preserve deep reading, with Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A name known throughout the literacy world, Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D., has published over 170 scientific articles and four books focusing on the science of...

S8 E7: Vocabulary is unconstrained, with Tanya S. Wright

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a writer of several books for teachers and parents, former kindergarten teacher, and current associate professor of language and literacy in the De...

S8 E6: Like teacher, like student: Showing up as your full self, with Dr. Jasmine Rogers

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest and recent doctoral degree recipient Dr. Jasmine Rogers rejoins the podcast to discuss findings from her research on Black language an...

S8 E5: No perfect set of words: Building vocabulary, with Margaret McKeown

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode’s guest is Margaret McKeown, Ph.D., a retired professor from the University of Pittsburgh, decades-long researcher, and former elementa...

S8 E4: Brace for impact: Unifying classrooms through mission-based learning, with John Hattie

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this wide ranging episode, Susan finally gets the chance to speak with famed education thinker and author John Hattie, Ph.D. Hattie has authored do...

S8 E3: Knowledge and vocabulary: Two sides of the same coin, with Gina Cervetti

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Lambert talks to Gina Cervetti, Ph.D., about literacy development, knowledge building, vocabulary expansion—and the deep conn...

S8 E2: The joy of reading aloud with Molly Ness

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many educators understand the value of reading aloud to students, but may not yet have unlocked the full power of these tools as an intentional, consi...

S8 E1: Knowledge and comprehension: Never one without the other with Reid Smith and Pamela Snow

11 Oct 2023

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In the premiere episode of Season 8 of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by guests Reid Smith and Pamela Snow to lay the ground...

Back to School '23, Interlude Episode 3: Growing up with dyslexia with Kareem Weaver, Margaret Malaika Weaver, and Elijah Valencia

04 Oct 2023

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In this episode, in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, we highlight Kareem Weaver's daughter Margaret "Margo" and nephew Elijah—both ...

Back to School '23, Interlude episode 2 (Part 2): Embracing the complexity of learning to read with Dr. Reid Lyon

27 Sep 2023

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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Reid Lyon, one of the leading experts in reading research. After years working for and with the highest le...

Back to School '23, Interlude episode 2 (Part 1): Embracing the complexity of learning to read with Dr. Reid Lyon

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Reid Lyon is one of the leading experts in reading research. After years working for and with the highest levels of the U.S. government, Dr. Lyon ...

Back to School '23, Interlude Episode 1: Keeping up with educational research on teaching reading with Dr. Neena Saha

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a background as a classroom teacher, a master's in educational neuroscience, and a doctorate in special education, Dr. Neena Saha has seen a...

S7 E10: From football to phonics with Malcolm Mitchell

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up, Malcolm Mitchell considered reading and academics as a bare minimum means to get to play football. While his journey with football led to ...

S7 E9: Dyslexia: Where we started; where we're going with Dr. Sally Shaywitz

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here to continue our discussion on dyslexia from earlier episodes in the season is an all-time leading expert on the topic: Dr. Sally Shaywitz, Co-fou...

S7 E8: Writing your way to better reading with Steve Graham

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to literacy education and cross-domain learning, it’s critical to understand the relationship between reading and writing. In this epi...

S7 E7: Debunking the "gift" of dyslexia with Tim Odegard

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we surveyed listeners, more than half of respondents said they wanted more conversations about teaching students with dyslexia! With that in mind...

Special episode—Disciplinary literacy: Connecting reading and math in children's literature with Allison Hintz and Antony Smith

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From reading street signs and menus to checking the weather, and using a ruler, there are so many examples of how a student's math and literacy a...

S7 E6: What teachers can learn from incarcerated youth with Hilderbrand Pelzer III

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take on the difficult topic of literacy education in the American juvenile justice system. Susan is joined by Hilderbrand Pelzer I...

Special episode: Integrating Science and Literacy Strategies with Susan Gomez Zwiep

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to share a special episode from our friends at the Science Connections podcast!Literacy learning doesn’t end when a student leaves t...

S7 E5: Science of Reading professional development with Danielle Thompson

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Susan interviews Danielle "Nell" Thompson, literacy multi-hyphenate and the creator of the Big Sky Literacy Summit. This August, the summit ...

S7 E4: Scaffolding is built to be temporary with Zaretta Hammond

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While in New Orleans at the Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning conference, Susan sat down with keynoter Zaretta Hammond. Zaretta shared her though...

Special episode: The Right to Read: Live from Plain Talk with Kareem Weaver

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After three years and more than 3 million downloads, Science of Reading: The Podcast recently conducted its first ever taping in front of a live audie...

S7 E03: When not to differentiate: A guide to small-group instruction with Jamey Peavler

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This season is all about tackling the hard stuff, and there is no harder pill to swallow than being told by a student that you don't know how to ...

The Science of Reading in the Montessori classroom with Susan Zoll, Natasha Feinberg, and Laura Saylor

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the second episode in our new season focused on tackling the hard stuff, we're taking on a question that listeners have asked: how can we app...

S7 E01: Navigating the noise with Claude Goldenberg

05 Apr 2023

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Claude “Skeptic” Goldenberg, professor of Education at Stanford, rejoins Susan Lambert to kick off season seven of this Science of Reading podcast...

Amplify's literacy, math, and science podcasts—new season trailer

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to share that we are about to launch brand new seasons of our hit podcasts— Science of Reading: The Podcast, Science Connections...

Special: The science of learning, the humility of teaching

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learning is at the center of everything in education, so understanding how the human brain processes, retains, and retrieves new information is essent...

Special: Why the Science of Reading isn't just about reading with Natalie Wexler

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2019, Natalie Wexler joined Susan Lambert as the very first guest on Science of Reading: The Podcast. Now—more than three years and three mi...

S6 E13: From education outsider to literacy expert with Todd Collins

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Collins went from education outsider to literacy expert when he joined his local school board after a career in finance and technology. When Todd...

S6 E12: Celebrating many meanings: Language comprehension and bidialectal students with Jasmine Rogers

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While working with students, one educator came to a realization that put her on a path to fascinating research in the Science of Reading. In this epis...

S6 E11: What I should have learned in college with Donna Hejtmanek

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout this season, we've explored different tiers of the education system. In this episode, we look at the role higher education plays in eq...

S6 E10: The big win is just the beginning with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Utah's recent passing of Senate Bill 127, a sweeping piece of literacy legislation, many are turning to the state as a model of what statewi...

S6 E9: Lessons from a talking dog: TV's "Reading Buddies" on making learning fun

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the smash hit foundational reading series The Reading League’s “Reading Buddies,” aimed at stu...

S6 E8: Love at the center of literacy with Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Curriculum and Instruction in the School District of Philadelphia, has played an integral role leading...

S6 E7: The how and why behind high-quality instructional materials with Rebecca Kockler

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the former chief academic officer at the Louisiana Department of Education, Rebecca Kockler made it her mission to empower districts to select high...

S6 E6: Literacy is Law: Leading Legislative Change with with State Senator Mimi Stewart

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mimi Stewart is a state senator from New Mexico and previously worked as a public school elementary special education teacher for thirty years, with a...

S6 E5: Leading with the head and the heart: Enacting lasting literacy change with Mitchell Brookins

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Equal parts educational leader, educator, and life-long learner of reading science, Mitchell Brookins has leveraged his passion and dedication to affe...

S6 E4: From the community, for the community: Grassroots organizing with Naomi Peña & Akeela Azcuy

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Community and education activist Naomi Peña and clinical psychologist Dr. Akeela Azcuy knew that, as moms of struggling readers themselves, they had ...