Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.
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What is the Science of Reading? What are leaders doing to accelerate reading achievement? We answer these questions and more in Science of Reading Leadership: Guiding Minds, Transforming Lives powered by Just Right Reader. Join us as we welcome Science of Reading researchers and practitioners, sharing the latest research and best practices around reading achievement. These are the stories of the literacy leadership that support every student to be confident readers. Let's do this together.
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Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators
Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate
Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist & literacy coach — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understa ...
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8. Making Feedback Meaningful and Well-Received with Alicia Drozd (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 4)
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In this episode, Michelle welcomes Alicia Drozd, a literacy coach and leader at the Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development, to discuss the art of delivering meaningful and well-received feedback to teachers. They explore the nuances of giving feedback that not only supports growth but fosters trust and collaboration. Alicia shares her i…
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S9 E6: Making high-quality text free and accessible, with Susanne Nobles
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In this episode, Susan Lambert chats with ReadWorks Chief Academic Officer Susanne Nobles, Ph.D., to explore the organization's mission of making high-quality texts free and accessible to all. Together, they discuss ReadWorks’ Article-A-Day program, which offers articles to build students' knowledge and vocabulary while supporting teachers with res…
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7. Unraveling Scarborough’s Reading Rope: Word Recognition
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Let’s dive deep into the intricacies of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, focusing specifically on the Word Recognition side. I break down how phonological awareness, decoding, and sight recognition work together to form the foundation of skilled reading. With insights into each strand, practical examples, and research-based explanations, this episode wi…
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6. The Power of Coaching Cycles with Erin McBride (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 3)
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Michelle sits down with Erin McBride, a seasoned literacy coach who has worked in various educational settings. Together, they explore the power of coaching cycles—how they work, why they're essential, and how they differ from traditional coaching. Erin shares her experiences navigating different coaching environments, from district-wide roles to h…
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5. What's a COLORFUL Classroom - When it Comes to Literacy
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In this episode of The Literacy in Color Podcast, Michelle shares the story and inspiration behind her platform, The Colorful Classroom. From her background in color and design to her passion for literacy, Michelle explores what it means to have a "colorful" classroom. She introduces the acronym COLORFUL: Captivating Our Learners on Reading Fluentl…
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4. The Perspective of a First Year Literacy Coach with Hannah Irion-Frake (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 2)
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In this Coaching Conversation, Michelle chats with Hannah Irion-Frake, a first-year literacy coach who shares her inspiring journey from classroom teacher to instructional coach. They discuss the challenges and rewards of her new role, how her background prepared her, and the importance of building trust with teachers. Hannah offers valuable insigh…
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3. The Science of Reading and the Art of Teaching: Bridging Evidence and Creativity
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In this episode, we get into some heat about the Reading Wars. While Balanced Literacy aims to create a joyful reading experience, Structured Literacy provides the explicit instruction necessary for students to actually learn how to read. —But can’t we have BOTH joy & proficiency when implementing the Science of Reading research? We explore why it’…
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2. Coaching with Heart: 3 Tips to Succeed as a Literacy Coach (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 1)
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Welcome to the Coaching Conversations Bonus Series of The Literacy in Color Podcast! In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to "coach with heart". I share three essential tips to help you succeed as a literacy coach. Whether you’re just starting out or already in the thick of it, these tips focus on building trust, fostering collaboratio…
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S9 E5: What makes a literate brain, with Lori Josephson
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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 discusses her journey into literacy and how she saw the need for an accessible, digestible book about the brain science behind learning to read — one that would be enjoyable for adults and students alike. …
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1. All Logophiles Welcome: Why Phonics, Morphology, and Vocabulary Matter
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Literacy in Color, where we’re diving into the rich world of words and why you should become a fellow logophile (literally ‘lover of words’) on this journey with me! Celebrating my 37th birthday today, I feel a renewed sense of purpose to tackle the literacy crisis in our classrooms. As educators, we have the ext…
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Empowering Multilingual Learners with Dr. Francesca Smith
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Join our conversation with Dr. Francesca Smith, a Bilingual Education Specialist and Early Literacy Consultant, as we explore the integration of the science of reading with bilingual education, explore strategies for enhancing foundational literacy skills in multilingual classrooms, and uncover effective ways to support and empower multilingual lea…
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🎙 Welcome to The Literacy in Color Podcast! 🎙 Hosted by Michelle Sullivan, your go-to structured literacy BFF, this podcast is here to guide teachers through evidence-based practices while making learning colorful, engaging, and effective. With over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist and literacy coach, Michelle is on a mission to …
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S9 E4: Comprehension is not a skill, with Hugh Catts, Ph.D.
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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 myths around what it isn’t. With a family history of dyslexia, he has a personal connection to the topic that led him into research in language sciences and language disorders. He discusses how his f…
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Strategies for Early Reading Success with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
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Join our conversation with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer, a leading literacy expert and professor from Virginia Tech, as we explore advanced early reading strategies, dive into the significance of reader-text matching, and unpack the power of morphology and complex vocabulary acquisition. We discuss: Effective techniques for aligning texts with reader capa…
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S9 E3: Know the non-negotiables in a program aligned to the Science of Reading, with Kari Kurto
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On this episode, Kari Kurto, National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League, discusses The Reading League’s curriculum evaluation tool, which assesses a curriculum’s research-based practices. Kurto's conversation with Susan Lambert touches on her background teaching students with dyslexia, the non-negotiables in curriculum align…
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Strategies for Elevating Literacy Instruction with Dr. Sarah Lupo
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In this episode of the Science of Reading Leadership podcast, we're joined by Dr. Sarah Lupo, an associate professor from James Madison University. With a rich background in literacy education, Dr. Lupo delves into the latest research and innovative methods for enhancing literacy instruction. Tune in to hear about Dr. Lupo's passion and easy-to-imp…
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S9 E2: Standards are the 'what' and curriculum is the 'how,' with Sue Pimentel
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In this episode, Susan Lambert welcomes back Sue Pimentel to discuss the history and impact of the Common Core State Standards on English Language Arts and Literacy (ELA) education in the United States. Susan and Sue revisit what the standards were designed to focus on: knowledge building, college and career readiness, and fluency in both literary …
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Mastering Multisyllabic Decoding: Insights from Dr. Laura Tortorelli
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“If we really set kids up to read hard words, they'll be able to read more complex texts at every stage of the educational experience, and they'll have more options. It will give them more opportunities to see themselves as competent readers who can use reading as a tool for their own learning.” Dr. Laura Tortorelli, Associate Professor at Michigan…
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Conversations that Transform Learning with Dr. Sonia Cabell
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"We're having a conversation to learn something, support each other, to cooperate. We're having conversations for purposes. But language is one of those things we're building as we have these conversations." In this powerful episode of Science of Reading Leadership, we're joined by Dr. Sonia Cabell, Associate Professor at Florida State University. …
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S9 E1: Literacy as a catalyst for change, with Ray James
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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 transformative impact of literacy instruction. The Ansley School, which serves children experiencing homelessness, has made evidence-based literacy instruction a key piece of its efforts to foster profound…
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Summer '24 Interlude E3: Training teachers well from the start, with Lisa Lenhart and Rebecca Tolson
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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 Akron's newly established Center for Structured Literacy. They discuss their personal journeys in literacy education, the large grant received from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and how the Cen…
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Discovering the Path to Reading Fluency with Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.
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“Phonics is the topic that we focus on when we talk about the science of reading, but fluency has got to be part of that equation as well.” Dr. Timothy Rasinski, Professor of Literacy Education at Kent State University, joins us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of developing reading fluency as part of effective literacy instructio…
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Beyond My Years: Teaching with heart, starring Joyce Abbott
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Check out Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years— host and educator Ana Torres seeks out educational insights and hard-won lessons directly from people who have thrived for decades in the classroom: seasoned educators. On this premiere episode, Ana soaks up wisdom from Joyce Abbott, an educator so passionate about her students that she inspired one…
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Transformative Literacy Practices to Empower All Learners and Educators
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“Early childhood is this golden moment for orthographic mapping.” In this powerful episode of Science of Reading Leadership, we're joined by Dr. Katharine Pace Miles, Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Dr. Miles is renowned for her extensive research in orthographic mapping, high-frequency word learning, and devel…
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Summer '24 Interlude E2: One-pagers make literacy research more accessible, with Jamie Clark
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In this episode, Jamie Clark and Susan Lambert delve into Jamie's new educational resource called: one-pagers, designed to distill complex educational literacy research into accessible, practical one-page summaries for teachers. Jamie, originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Australia, also shares his one-pager journey from ideation, to…
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Summer '24 Interlude E1: How effective coaching transformed Mississippi, with Margaret Goldberg and Kelly Butler
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In this episode, Susan Lambert talks with Kelly Butler and Margaret Goldberg about their experiences and insights into improving reading instruction, particularly in Mississippi and California. Kelly discusses her work with the Barksdale Reading Institute, its impact on reading education, and the importance of coaching and structured literacy. Marg…
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ML/EL E6: Curating a confident classroom for multilingual learners, with Arturo Valadez Sáenz
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In this episode, Susan Lambert is joined by Arturo Valadez Sáenz, a demonstration teacher from Dallas, Texas, who delves into his journey from his childhood in Mexico to becoming an educator in the United States. He describes his current role, teaching both English and Spanish language arts, and emphasizes the importance of bilingual education. He …
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Effective K-3 Reading Strategies with Lindsay Kemeny
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“The greatest gift we can give our students is the gift of literacy. Being able to read opens up windows of opportunities.” In this episode of Science of Reading Leadership, we’re thrilled to host Lindsay Kemeny, an elementary school teacher, author, and passionate advocate for literacy. Lindsay brings a unique blend of personal experience and prof…
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Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your classroom. However, beyond all the hype there’s one underestimated resource that’s truly deserving of our attention: educators wh…
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ML/EL E5: Serving every student, in every seat, speaking any language, with Genie Baca
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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. Baca discusses her career progression from a balanced literacy classroom teacher to various educational roles along her journey to the Science of Reading—and how it all led her to a unique school predo…
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Empowering Every Student to Read: Insights from Dr. Hasbrouck
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“If we truly want our students to be fluent readers and comprehenders, we have to start laying that automaticity foundation back when we're teaching letter names and letter sounds and words and phrases.” Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, renowned researcher, author, and educational consultant, joins us on this Science of Reading Leadership episode to discuss the …
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ML/EL E4: Practical strategies for multilingual learning, with Diane August, Ph.D.
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In this episode, Diane August, Ph.D. shares her journey and expertise supporting multilingual learners, focusing on her transition from a Spanish language teacher to a widely recognized expert in literacy and language acquisition for multilingual students. August recounts her initial teaching experiences, her realization of the need for better supp…
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Bridging the Knowledge Gap with Natalie Wexler
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“We have lots of evidence that having knowledge of the topic really helps you with reading comprehension.” In this powerful Science of Reading Leadership episode, we welcome Natalie Wexler, an esteemed education writer and author of "The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System—And How to Fix It." Natalie shares her exte…
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Transforming Literacy in Greene County
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“We know if we can get more books into the hands of kids and in their homes, and if our parents know how to utilize and encourage [reading], we will be better off.” In this episode of the Science of Reading Leadership, we dive into the inspiring story of Crystal Parten, the Director of Teaching and Learning in Greene County Schools, Georgia. From a…
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ML/EL E3: Diagnosing dyslexia in multilingual learners, with Francisco Usero-González
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As we continue our miniseries on English learners and multilingual learners Francisco Usero-González, Ph.D. (Paco, as I call him), a renowned expert in bilingual education and dyslexia intervention, joins Susan Lambert to discuss diagnosing dyslexia in multilingual learners and the intersectional understanding it requires. To accurately approach ob…
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Unlocking Multilingual Literacy: Insights from Dr. Claude Goldenberg
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“Teach all of our kids, give up on none.” - Dr. Goldenberg In this inspiring episode of the Science of Reading Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Claude Goldenberg, Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education at Stanford University to discuss effective strategies for enhancing literacy among multilingual learners. Dr. Goldenberg's deep passion…
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Building Literacy Foundations: A Strategic Vision in Hillsborough County
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"Kids are too valuable. You can't say, 'Well, we'll see what happens in five years.' No, The urgency is always there." This week, we talked with special guest, Tracie Bergman, a passionate literacy advocate and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction with a Literacy Focus at Hillsborough County Public Schools. With a career spanning …
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ML/EL E2: Nurturing multilingualism, with Jim Cummins, Ph.D.
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Professor Emeritus Jim Cummins, Ph.D., joins Susan Lambert from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education for an engaging conversation that explores the dynamics of language development and bilingual education, as well as the importance of a supportive learning environment for multilingual/English learners. Cummins shar…
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A Journey to Transforming Reading Instruction with Dr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan
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In this episode, we dive deep into transforming reading instruction with Dr. Tanya Wilson-Thavenason, Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement and Community Engagement at Fairport Central School District. Discover how Dr. Wilson-Thavenason, an equity-driven leader, uses her passion for literacy and community engagement to revolutionize reading …
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In this episode of Science of Reading Leadership, Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick, Superintendent of Lancaster County Schools, joins us to highlight some of the district’s initiatives aimed at accelerating reading achievement. Learn why Lancaster County Schools prioritizes: Data-driven intervention Early literacy support to get students ready for kindergar…
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Strengthening Community and Family Involvement to Boost Literacy
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Tune into this inspiring conversation with Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Superintendent of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, as he discusses the inventive literacy strategies being adopted in his district to enhance reading skills among both students and adults. Dr. Owoh highlights some of the district’s unique community partnerships and initiatives t…
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ML/EL E1: Language is always an asset, with Kajal Patel Below
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To kick off our miniseries focused on how the Science of Reading serves multilingual/English learners (ML/ELs), Amplify Vice President of Biliteracy Kajal Patel Below joins Susan Lambert for a retrospective discussion of the history of literacy education through a biliteracy lens. Together, they discuss the significance of a recent joint statement …
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Transforming Literacy in a Multicultural District
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“You have to be strategic. If we are focusing on literacy, we have to go all in on literacy. That means that literacy shows up in math, science, social studies, and P.E.” Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mount Diablo Unified School District, shares how innovative strategies, targeted professional development, and strategic resources boost literacy…
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Innovative Strategies for Building a Community Around Literacy
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“We were putting pieces into place to move the needle…identifying the components of a literacy program that we needed to have in place. It gave our teachers confidence, having guaranteed a viable curriculum behind them, supporting them. It gave them direction.” In this empowering conversation with Dr. Dan Streeter, Superintendent of Marana Unified …
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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 with leading researchers and practitioners about how the Science of Reading supports ML/ELs and why this is so important. Through exploration of the key research and enlightening discussions, Susan and …
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“The missing piece is we are missing the parents. I’ve never met a parent who wanted their child to go to school and not succeed. I’ve met a lot of parents who don’t have the skills or the tools necessary to help their child become successful. We talk about no child left behind, but what about no parent left behind? Let’s bring those parents along …
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Spring Rewind '24: Biliteracy and assessment, with Lillian Durán, Ph.D.
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Susan Lambert joins biliteracy expert and professor Lillian Durán, who holds a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota and researches the improvement of instructional and assessment practices with preschool-aged multilingual/English learners. Durán begins by pointing out the difference between being bilingual and bilite…
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“Prioritize and focus on [accelerating reading achievement]. If our kids can’t read, they can’t access anything. If you’re not making it a priority, you’re doing a disservice to kids.” - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent of Little Rock School District On this episode of the Science of Reading Leadership, Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent of Littl…
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Instructional Leadership: Yolanda Valdez on Science of Reading
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In this episode of SORL, we have a special on-site interview with Yolanda Valdez, the superintendent of Cutler Rosie Unified School District. Yolanda shares her district's journey in prioritizing literacy and the steps they've taken to ensure student success. From the adoption of a comprehensive curriculum to addressing messaging challenges, Yoland…
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Spring Rewind '24: Deconstructing the Rope: Background knowledge, with Susan B. Neuman
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Join Susan B. Neuman, professor of early childhood and literacy education at the Steinhardt School at New York University, in our Deconstructing the Rope series. She explains the important link between background knowledge and reading comprehension in the Science of Reading, and shares her five research-based principles to build knowledge networks …
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