Best Preschool Math Podcasts (2024)

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[Listen again] What does research say about teaching preschoolers? with Dr. Susan Neuman 42:45

1h ago42:45

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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 note…

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How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep-dive with Dr. Leslie Laud 1:03:15

1d ago1:03:15

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182: If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started! Click here for the show notes from this episode. …

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Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk 49:48

8d ago49:48

49:48

181: Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reac…

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Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey 43:49

15d ago43:49

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180: Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources…

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3 Steps to Reach All Readers 46:53

22d ago46:53

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179: In this episode, the tables are turned - Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, interview ME! We discuss the three important steps to reach all readers ... and I get pretty candid about my science of reading journey. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for print…

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What I wish I'd known about dyslexia 5:27

29d ago5:27

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our p…

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A simple way to improve comprehension through writing 3:50

1M ago3:50

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about…

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A simple routine for teaching expository text structure 4:39

2M ago4:39

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about o…

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How to choose words for vocabulary instruction 5:04

2M ago5:04

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources t…

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3 Powerful ways to build fluency with the whole class 4:23

2M ago4:23

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. C…

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Here's what we do and don't know about decodable text 6:10

2M ago6:10

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Clic…

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Answering science of reading questions that keep you up at night 43:31

2M ago43:31

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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. Get my book, Reach All Re…

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The most important things to remember when teaching phonemic awareness 2:47

3M ago2:47

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membersh…

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What does research say about oral language? 3:18

3M ago3:18

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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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Why the science of reading needs the science of learning 3:01

3M ago3:01

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? …

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How to differentiate phonics instruction - with Alison Ryan 33:25

3M ago33:25

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources …

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How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades - with Sally Bergquist 38:27

4M ago38:27

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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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How to understand education research - with Nate Hansford 33:47

4M ago33:47

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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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Teaching students to read longer words - with Dr. Devin Kearns 40:15

4M ago40:15

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn mor…

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Integrating vocabulary and writing instruction - with Dr. Lorraine Hammond 45:15

4M ago45:15

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with th…

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How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy 35:25

4M ago35:25

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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. Get my book, Reach All Re…

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How to scaffold preschoolers' early writing skills - with Dr. Sonia Cabell 31:18

5M ago31:18

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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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What should small group instruction look like? with Deedee Wills 40:58

5M ago40:58

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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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[Listen Again] Teaching word recognition - with Dr. Katie Pace Miles 36:51

5M ago36:51

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membersh…

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All about literacy centers - with Christina Winter 42:47

6M ago42:47

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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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How one university gives its pre-service teachers hands-on training - with Dr. Jodi Nickel 35:10

6M ago35:10

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Cli…

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A case for whole group phonics lessons - with Casey Jergens 33:54

6M ago33:54

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about …

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A special education teacher's journey from balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Melanie Brethour 30:23

6M ago30:23

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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. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resource…

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What does research say about teaching preschoolers? - with Dr. Susan Neuman 42:45

7M ago42:45

42:45

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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The power of spelling inventories - with Dr. Pam Kastner 37:45

7M ago37:45

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155: Dr. Pam Kastner walks us through the wonderful complexity of the English language and explains why spelling inventories are a powerful tool for informing instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more …

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Navigating the complexities of English spelling - with Lyn Stone 33:01

7M ago33:01

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154: Lyn Stone helps us navigate the complexities of English spelling in a way that makes sense for students and teachers. We discuss morphology, etymology, tricky spellings, and even get Lyn's opinion on teaching "blends" and syllable types. Enjoy! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printab…

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Spelling assessment, syllable types, & intervention - with Dr. Shelley Blackwell 34:09

7M ago34:09

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153: Dr. Shelley Blackwell and I discuss all things spelling - from spelling assessment to spelling intervention. We also talk about whether it's useful to teach spelling rules and syllable types. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? …

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The phases of spelling development - with Dr. Richard Gentry 29:26

7M ago29:26

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152: Dr. Richard Gentry, spelling expert, describes the phases of spelling development, lists do's and don'ts for spelling instruction, and explains what to do for children who struggle with spelling. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of readi…

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All about teaching English Spelling - with Dr. Louisa Moats 35:16

8M ago35:16

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151: What an honor to speak with Dr. Louisa Moats about the English language! She explains why it's so important to teach spelling, why English isn't as irregular as some think, the usefulness and limitation of syllable types, and how to help students who struggle with spelling. Dr. Moats is a treasure! Click here for the show notes from this episo…

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[Listen Again] All About Phonics - with Wiley Blevins 48:13

8M ago48:13

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Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoying listening to my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins! Wiley Blevins is the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and in this episode we talked ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. This is our most popular episode to da…

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[Listen Again] What is set for variability? with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg 24:33

8M ago24:33

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This is one of our top three most popular episodes, so let's give it another listen! Set for variability is a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. If you think it sounds important, you're right! Today we learn all about set for variability from Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, creator of Reading…

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All about Morphology - with Dr. Deb Glaser 46:06

8M ago46:06

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150: Dr. Deb Glaser is an author, educational consultant, and professional development provider with a special interest in morphology. In this episode she defines morphology and explains how to teach it, beginning in kindergarten and moving through the grades. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for pri…

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How to use assessment data to inform instruction - with Rachel Beiswanger 28:43

9M ago28:43

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149: In today's episode, special education coach Rachel Beiswanger explains how she uses assessment data when deciding what to teach her students. We list screening measures and list specific things you can do if students are scoring below benchmark. I list all the details in the show notes, so be sure to check them out! Click here for this episode…

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Balancing whole group and small group reading instruction with Dr. Sharon Walpole 30:30

9M ago30:30

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148: Dr. Sharon Walpole explains how teachers can balance whole group and small group reading instruction using her free open-access curriculum, Bookworms, and the phonics lessons in her book, How to Plan Differentiated Reading Instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resour…

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Differentiating with small groups right from the start - with Linda Diamond 35:19

9M ago35:19

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147: Linda Diamond explains why it's important to differentiate initial instruction in foundational skills using small-group instruction and a mastery-based approach. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our po…

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How to use assessment data within MTSS - with Dr. Stephanie Stollar 33:50

9M ago33:50

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146: Dr. Stephanie Stollar has been supporting schools to use MTSS to improve reading outcomes for more than 25 years. She explains the importance of using screening data to reflect the effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction, how to use assessment data to form differentiated small groups, and how to avoid common mistakes that schools make when impleme…

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What is MTSS? 10:30

10M ago10:30

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145: I explain how to use MTSS as a framework for implementing the science of reading. We look at four different types of assessment and describe what happens in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of read…

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What does it take to change teachers' minds? 33:26

10M ago33:26

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144: Faith Borkowsky is a dynamic literacy leader who understands that patience and love are two key ingredients when it comes to helping teachers become open to learning more about the science of reading. This is the perfect episode for those who feel alone in their science of reading journey - listen and be inspired! Click here for the show notes…

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[Listen again] Structured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate Winn 33:43

10M ago33:43

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Kate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach … and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching! Find the show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and afford…

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Why are so many professors reluctant to let go of balanced literacy? 56:23

10M ago56:23

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143: Dr. Pam Snow and I discuss why balanced literacy is still taught in colleges and universities in both America and Australia. When you understand the problem, you're in a better position to start solving it! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the scien…

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Helping teachers get started with the science of reading: A conversation with Donna Hejtmanek 29:28

11M ago29:28

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142: Donna is the founder of the Facebook group, The Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College. She shares what led her to create the group and shares suggestions for people just getting started with the science of reading. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resource…

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3 Things to remember about reading fluency 2:51

11M ago2:51

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141: Today I'm answering three questions: Can we fast forward our way to fluency? When building fluency, what are the first steps? What does the Oral Reading Fluency assessment actually measure? Get the answers in today's quick episode! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources …

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A conversation with Emily Hanford 35:30

11M ago35:30

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140: I'm so honored that journalist Emily Hanford joined me on the podcast! It was her article "At a Loss for Words" that finally led me to rethink balanced literacy and begin learning about the science of reading. This episode will help you understand why some teachers are so resistant to learning about the science of reading - and Emily's work wi…

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3 Questions teachers should stop asking (and what to say instead) 2:58

11M ago2:58

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139: I learned about these three toxic questions from multilingual author and expert Elizabeth Jiménez Salinas, and I couldn't wait to share them with you! Learn what questions to avoid and what to say instead. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the scienc…

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Making change at the state level: A conversation with Kristen Wynn 36:07

11M ago36:07

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138: A decade ago, Mississippi was ranked 49th in reading. Not anymore! Kristen Wynn, Mississippi's state literacy director, walks us through the steps that brought positive change. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to l…

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