Best Anna Geiger Podcasts (2024)

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What I wish I'd known about dyslexia 5:38

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178: As a classroom teacher, I had heard of dyslexia - and that's about it. In this episode I share what I wish I'd known about this common learning disability. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that align…

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Ep.83-Designing a Classroom Environment to Maximize Learning 1:00:29

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Send us a Text Message. Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ We would love to hear from you! Send us a message at FaithandJudy@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group✅ https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGe Follow Us On Instagram✅ https://www.instagram.com/theliteracyview?igsh=MW…

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A simple way to improve comprehension through writing 4:01

6d ago4:01

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177: Research tells us that students comprehend text better when they write about it. Here's how to use a simple sentence expansion activity to improve comprehension. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that…

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A simple routine for teaching expository text structure 4:50

13d ago4:50

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176: Use this simple routine to teach any of the expository text structures: sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, or problem and solution. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that a…

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Ep.82-Backlash in Australia: Teachers’ Union Slams New Structured Literacy Reform with Dr. Pamela Snow and James Dobson 1:07:48

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How to choose words for vocabulary instruction 5:16

20d ago5:16

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175: We know it's important to teach particular vocabulary words in depth - but how do we choose from the many thousands of words that students might encounter? These six questions will help you choose words for vocabulary instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my scienc…

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Ep.81-College Students Aren’t Reading with Donna Hejtmanek 1:03:12

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3 Powerful ways to build fluency with the whole class 4:34

27d ago4:34

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174: These are simple and powerful fluency routines that you can use throughout the day! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular…

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Ep.80-Five Dads, Five Stories: Coping with Reading Struggles 1:49:28

30d ago1:49:28

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Here's what we do and don't know about decodable text 6:21

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173: We know that it's important to practice applying the phonics skills they've been taught, but what does research really say about using decodable text? What are questions do we still have? Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking fo…

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Ep.79-Curriculum Implementation with Robert Pondiscio and Rivet Education 55:52

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Curriculum Implementation with Robert Pondiscio and Rivet Education Article: “Taking Curriculum Implementation Seriously” https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/taking-curriculum-implementation-seriously# Quote: “This involved multiple phases, which Rivet categorizes as ‘exploration; program installa…

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Answering science of reading questions that keep you up at night 43:42

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172: Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we discuss "The Literacy 50: A Q & A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions about Reading that Keep You Up at Night." Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach …

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Ep.78-What happens when the “experts” get it wrong? Real Teacher, Harriett Janetos 56:46

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… What happens when the “experts” get it wrong? Real Teacher, Harriett Janetos Quotes: “Full transparency from researcher to practitioner is too often lacking…” “Tasking teachers with evaluating expert advice and determining the “right” reasons to accept or reject it is a tall order.” Harriett’s blog: “Do Our Li…

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The most important things to remember when teaching phonemic awareness 2:59

2M ago2:59

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171: Phonemic awareness can feel like an overwhelming topic ... but I've condensed all the information into four important points. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? …

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Ep. 77-Program Review Protocols with Dr. Timothy Shanahan 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Program Review Protocols with Dr. Timothy Shanahan Timothy Shanahan’s latest blog on problems with textbook reviews got us talking! Shanahan took some time out of his busy schedule to join us on The Literacy View to discuss problems and his suggested solutions. Shanahan on Literacy Article: What About Textbook…

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What does research say about oral language? 3:29

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170: The Big 5 (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) get a lot of attention - but what about oral language? Oral language deserves attention because it is the foundation of both word recognition and language comprehension. In this episode I share a short summary of what research tells us about oral language and readi…

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EP.76-Ann Sullivan: Phonics for Students with Special Needs 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Ann Sullivan: Phonics for Students with Special Needs Autistic people’s cognitive potential has been underestimated as well as their linguistic potential. Ann Sullivan offers suggestions for how teachers can help children access phonics. Article: “Literacy in Nonspeaking Autistic People” https://journals.sagep…

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Why the science of reading needs the science of learning 3:12

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169: The science of reading tells us WHAT to teach - but we also need the science of learning. The science of learning tells us HOW to teach - so that our teaching is more effective and efficient. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Lookin…

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EP.75-Which ELA Practices Should Be Removed? Anna Geiger, The Measured Mom, Weighs In! 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Which ELA Practices Should Be Removed? Anna Geiger, The Measured Mom, Weighs In! Casey Jergens lists many of the practices he has dropped from his ELA block over the years. Article: PUTTING THE “STRUCTURE” INTO STRUCTURED LITERACY: PART 4 By Casey Jergens 3/27/24 The Goyen Foundation Blog https://www.goyen.io/…

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How to differentiate phonics instruction - with Alison Ryan 33:36

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168: Alison Ryan, author of The Phonics Playbook, explains how to differentiate phonics instruction during whole class lessons and/or during small group lessons. I highly recommend her new book, which breaks this down for busy teachers! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my scien…

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Ep.74-APM Reports Journalist Christopher Peak Breaking News Episode! 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… APM Journalist Christopher Peak Breaking News Episode! Sold a Story Christopher Peak joins us to discuss his THREE APRIL articles with us about the collapse of literacy giants: Reading Recovery, Lucy Calkins, and Fountas and Pinnell, along with Heinemann Publishing. Christopher Peak Bio: Christopher Peak is an…

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Ep.73-Kathy Rastle on Having a Database of Books for Children 1:04:57

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Kathy Rastle on Having a Database of Books for Children The Children and Young People’s Books-Lexicon (CYP-LEX) provides unprecedented information into the nature of vocabulary in books that British children aged 7+ read and is a highly valuable resource for those studying reading and language development. Sho…

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How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades - with Sally Bergquist 38:39

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167: Sally Bergquist is an experienced teacher who has written an explicit, structured writing program for K-2. Listen to learn her tips for getting kids started in kindergarten, gradually building their writing skills throughout the primary grades, and finding the right balance between explicit instruction and practice with feedback. Click here fo…

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Ep.72-Is Reading Recovery the Science of Reading? 1:02:35

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Is Reading Recovery the Science of Reading? Article: “Reading Recovery IS the Science(s) of Reading and the Art of Teaching” Debra Semm Rich, Saint Mary’s College https://readingrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JRR_23-2_Spring_2024_Rich.pdf Quote from the article: “The purpose of this article is to comp…

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How to understand education research - with Nate Hansford 33:58

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Nate Hansford, author of The Scientific Principles of Teaching, equips teachers to discern whether or not a study is high-quality, and whether or not to apply its results to their teaching. We follow that by discussing particular pedagogies that research does not support. I highly recommend his book, which takes the mystery out of education researc…

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Ep.71-TRL Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines with Dr. Maria Murray and Kari Kurto 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… TRL Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines with Dr. Maria Murray and Kari Kurto Here is a link to the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines: https://www.thereadingleague.org/curriculum-evaluation-guidelines/ When reviewing curricula for Tier I instruction, it is essential to ensure they do not include instructional pract…

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Teaching students to read longer words - with Dr. Devin Kearns 40:27

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165: Dr. Devin Kearns explains why popular syllable division methods may not be the most efficient way to teach students to read longer words - and what to consider instead. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resourc…

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EP.70-The Most Effective Reading Instruction with Dr. Molly Ness 52:36

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… The Most Effective Reading Instruction with Dr. Molly Ness “New and Not-Well-Known Research about Reading Disabilities: Teachers Want to Know” https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trtr.2280 What is the Most Effective Instruction for Learning Disabilities? What is Dyslexia? What is DLD? Why is the …

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Integrating vocabulary and writing instruction - with Dr. Lorraine Hammond 45:26

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164: Dr. Lorraine Hammond describes a whole-school approach to teaching vocabulary and explains how teachers can teach writing at the same time. What a powerful and efficient way to build vocabulary and writing skills! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini…

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EP.69-Text Structure and Inference Skills: The Latest Instructional Research! 1:09:08

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Text Structure and Inference Skills: The Latest Instructional Research! Marianne Rice, Tiffany Peltier, and Kacee Lambright “What’s the Main Idea?”: Using Text Structure to Build Comprehension Alida K. Hudson, Julie Owens, Karol A. Moore, Kacee Lambright, Kausalai (Kay) Wijekumar First published: 27 April 2021…

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How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy 35:37

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163: When our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. You may want to take notes! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach …

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Ep.68-The One About… What’s the Research Behind Mouth Picture Sound Walls? 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… What’s the Research Behind Mouth Picture Sound Walls? quote Cows don't fly, and phonemes don't have lips. So why is this unsupported practice spreading like wildfire? quote - Dr. Jan Wasowicz Article: “Articulatory Gestures in Literacy Instruction” Laura MacGrath, MSc(A) January 25, 2024 https://learningbydesi…

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How to scaffold preschoolers' early writing skills - with Dr. Sonia Cabell 31:29

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162: When you understand the stages of early writing, you're better able to support beginning writers. In this episode, Dr. Sonia Cabell reviews a framework for teachers to evaluate, support, and extend the writing that young children produce. This is a must-listen for preschool and kindergarten teachers! Click here for the show notes from this epi…

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Ep.67-Joan Sedita on Comprehension Strategy Instruction 1:11:28

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Joan Sedita on Comprehension Strategy Instruction “The growing awareness of the role of background knowledge in supporting reading comprehension has led some literacy professionals and journalists to proclaim that building background knowledge is the main solution to addressing students’ difficulties with read…

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What should small group instruction look like? with Deedee Wills 41:09

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161: Deedee Wills was once a kindergarten teacher who trained other teachers to implement guided reading. In today's episode she shares information from her recent Plain Talk presentation, explaining why we need to move away from guided reading and how to give intentional, effective small group instruction to beginning readers. Click here for the s…

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Ep.66-Is the term “SoR” overused? Special Guest Emina McLean SoR? SoL? Structured Literacy? 52:18

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Is the term “SoR” overused? Special Guest Emina McLean SoR? SoL? Structured Literacy? Quote: “What does that mean? In concrete terms, what exactly would you observe in these schools with respect to documentation, assessment, or teaching and learning practices that would mean they were an “SoL” school, and who …

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EP.65-Latest Curriculum Craze Part 2: Fact Checking with Dr. Leslie Laud and Jennifer Binis 1:10:40

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Send us a Text Message. Latest Curriculum Craze Part 2: Fact Checking with Dr. Leslie Laud and Jennifer Binis Quote: “Idea: A simpler solution to tossing out expensive materials (that do align to SoR) would be to guide teachers in which strategies are most effective and to prioritize these.” Article by Leslie Laud: Where is the Evidence? https://sh…

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[Listen Again] Teaching word recognition - with Dr. Katie Pace Miles 37:02

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In this replay of a popular episode, we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included! Click here for this episode's show notes. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? …

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Ep.64-Where is the Evidence? Latest Curriculum Craze Part 1 1:10:26

4M ago1:10:26

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Where is the Evidence? Latest Curriculum Craze Part 1 “A call to pause the rush to buy new curricula until we see consistent evidence of impact” is urged. “There is no SoR stamp of approval!” Our guests for this episode will give you unbiased, unaffiliated, and unrehearsed real talk. Article by Dr. Leslie Laud…

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EP.63-Dr. Holly Lane: Does Expensive Mean Better Quality? 1:07:18

4M ago1:07:18

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Send us a Text Message. The One About: Dr. Holly Lane: Does Expensive Mean Better Quality? Dr. Holly Lane couldn’t sell a used car for $500 until she raised the price to $1500! Why do we think free or inexpensive products aren’t very good? Why do we think programs and materials with all the bells and whistles are better? Science or Snake Oil Webina…

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All about literacy centers - with Christina Winter 42:58

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160: Unless all your students are at the same skill level (highly unlikely!), you will need to meet with small groups during the school day - even in a structured literacy classroom. But what are the rest of the students doing? Christina Winter walks us through how to choose literacy centers, how to teach students to do them independently, and answ…

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Ep.62-Speech to Print Flaws with Lyn Stone 1:10:15

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Send us a Text Message. The One About-Speech to Print Flaws with Lyn Stone Quotes: “I’m not saying you’re in a cult, but if you call yourself a ‘Brand Name’ practitioner/school/trainer, there’s a bit of a problem. And that problem occurs when your method is touted as the method to end all methods. That problem occurs when the only tool in your tool…

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How one university gives its pre-service teachers hands-on training - with Dr. Jodi Nickel 35:21

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159: Dr. Jodi Nickel shares her journey from balanced to structured literacy, and describes how her university pairs teacher candidates with struggling readers in a successful tutoring program. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking f…

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A case for whole group phonics lessons - with Casey Jergens 34:06

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158: Kindergarten teacher Casey Jergens shares how and why he teaches a whole group phonics lesson before offering small group instruction. Lots of food for thought! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that …

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EP.61-Conflating Leveled Books with Predictable Texts and Thinking About Decodables with Tiffany Peltier and Wiley Blevins 59:28

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Conflating Leveled Books with Predictable Texts with Tiffany Peltier and Wiley Blevins On X (Twitter), a storm of tweets began when Tiffany posted this, “Leveled readers are great for building fluency. However, a SUBSET of leveled texts, known as PREDICTABLE texts ARE NOT great for building decoding skills and…

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Ep.60-Strengthening Implementation of SoR with Dr. Maureen Ruby 1:28:07

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Strengthening Implementation of SoR with Dr. Maureen Ruby “Only when state leaders implement a literacy strategy that prioritizes teacher effectiveness will states achieve a teacher workforce that can strengthen student literacy year after year. This report outlines five policy actions states can take to ensur…

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A special education teacher's journey from balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Melanie Brethour 30:35

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157: Special education teacher Melanie Brethour was a balanced literacy teacher until her son struggled to learn to read. As she learned about how to help him overcome dyslexia, she dove into the science of reading and hasn't looked back. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my sci…

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Ep.58-Community-Based Screening Tools with Kate Mayer 1:13:58

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Community-Based Screening Tools with Kate Mayer Kate Mayer is a literacy advocate and co-founder of Everyone Reads PA, a nonprofit organization with the mission to ensure that every educator and parent in PA has the tools they need to help all students read to the best of their potential. Earlybird Education: …

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Ep.59-Community-Based Screening Tools with Kate Mayer 1:13:58

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Community-Based Screening Tools with Kate Mayer Kate Mayer is a literacy advocate and co-founder of Everyone Reads PA, a nonprofit organization with the mission to ensure that every educator and parent in PA has the tools they need to help all students read to the best of their potential. Earlybird Education: …

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What does research say about teaching preschoolers? - with Dr. Susan Neuman 42:56

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156: If you have questions about what the science of reading has to say about preschool, this is the episode for you! Dr. Susan Neuman, early childhood expert and author, discusses what research has to say about play-based learning, developmentally appropriate practice, and building oral language and vocabulary in preschool. Click here for the show…

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