Best Atomic Reach Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.86-Who Smarted?: Making Education Fun with Atomic Entertainment CEO, Jerry Kolber 54:21

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Who Smarted?: Making Education Fun with Atomic Entertainment CEO, Jerry Kolber Link to Who Smarted? Podcast-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-smarted-educational-podcast-for-kids/id1533462141 Jerry Kolber bio: Jerry Kolber is the co-creator and Showrunner of National Geographic’s #1 series, Brain Games…

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Ep.85-Lifting literacy Through Handwriting Instruction with Shawn Datchuk 1:05:26

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Send us a Text Message. Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted Join our Facebook Group✅ https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGe Visit Our Website: https://theliteracyview.com/ The One About… Lifting literacy Through Handwriting Instruction with Shawn Datchuk “Handwriting can be an effective way for s…

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Ep.84- New Research Study on thinkSRSD Writing Instruction with Dr. Leslie Laud, Nate Joseph, and Robert Mitchell 1:07:21

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Send us a Text Message. Ep.84- New Research Study on thinkSRSD with Dr. Leslie Laud, Nate Joseph, and Robert Mitchell Preprint Study: (PDF) ThinkSRSD: A Secondary Analysis Cohort Investigation [Working Paper: Not Peer Reviewed] 1 ThinkSRSD A Secondary Analysis Cohort Investigation [Working Paper] (researchgate.net) Please Support Our Show❤️https://…

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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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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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Send us a Text Message. 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=MWFpaHVwN2NiZWE5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow Faith X: @faithborkowsky-https://twitter.co…

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

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Send us a Text Message. 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=MWFpaHVwN2NiZWE5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow Faith X: @faithborkowsky-https://twitter.co…

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

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Send us a Text Message. 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=MWFpaHVwN2NiZWE5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow Faith X: @faithborkowsky-https://twitter.co…

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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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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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Lucy Turnbull — Urbanism, YIMBYism, and Solutions to Australia's Housing Crisis (Bonus Live Episode) 46:43

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Lucy Turnbull is an urbanist, businesswoman and philanthropist. She was the first female Lord Mayor of Sydney, from 2003-4. From 2015-20, she was the inaugural Chief Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission, tasked with delivering strategic planning for the whole of metropolitan Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

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

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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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Bryan Caplan — The Economics of Housing Abundance 1:50:14

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Bryan Caplan is Professor of Economics at George Mason University. A bestselling author, his books include The Case Against Education, Open Borders, and Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Deregulation. Full transcript available at: josephnoelwalker.com/bryan-caplan-155 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

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

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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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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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Pages of Transformation: Navigating 2024 with the Best Self-Help Books 3:15

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Welcome to bestofmotivation, your guide to navigating the complexities of life through the wisdom of self-help literature. Today we explore the most influential self-help books to read in 2024, each offering unique insights and practical strategies for personal growth and empowerment. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of five …

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The Essential Shelf: 6 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Adulthood Journey 2:46

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Embark on a literary journey through adulthood with our latest episode. In this installment, our expert reader meticulously selects 6 must-read nonfiction books guaranteed to enlighten and enrich your life. From practical guides on habit formation to philosophical explorations of human consciousness, each recommendation offers valuable insights and…

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Mastering the Art of Communication: A Deep Dive into 10 Must-Read Books 3:10

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Join us on this episode of Conversations Unveiled as we explore the transformative power of communication through a curated list of 10 must-read books. From navigating crucial conversations to understanding the psychology of persuasion, each book offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your communication skills. Dive into the…

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Unlocking Atomic Habits: Your Path to Lasting Change 3:14

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Welcome to bestofmotivation, the podcast where we dissect the science of behavior change and empower you to unleash your potential. Today we explore the transformative insights of James Clear's "Atomic Habits.", we'll break down key concepts, share actionable strategies, and dive deep into the psychology behind building good habits and breaking bad…

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

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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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Stoic Insights: A Daily Journey to Inner Resilience 3:01

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Welcome to bestofmotivation, the podcast that guides you on a daily journey to cultivate inner resilience and wisdom. Today we explore the timeless teachings of Stoicism through "The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. Join me as we uncover practical wisdom to navigate …

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Mastering Self-Discipline: Your Roadmap to Personal Growth 3:25

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In this episode s we explore the vital topic of self-discipline. Discover how mastering discipline can transform your habits, productivity, and ultimately, your life. From understanding the science behind habits to cultivating resilience and grit, we delve into seven must-read books that offer practical strategies and timeless wisdom for achieving …

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The Success Blueprint: Unveiling the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 2:59

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Welcome to "The Success Blueprint," where we dissect the principles that propel individuals towards greatness. In this podcast, we delve into Stephen R. Covey's transformative work, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," uncovering the habits that separate the extraordinary from the ordinary. Join us as we explore: Habit 1: Be Proactive - Take …

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Turning Pages, Turning Fortunes: The 2024 Reading Prescription for Success 3:11

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In this episode, we prescribe a powerful collection of books that will not only captivate your mind but also transform your approach to success, equipping you with the tools and strategies to turn your fortunes around in the year 2024. Support the Show.By Nelson Fernandes

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

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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.57-What Should PA Instruction Look Like? Tiffany Peltier and Marianne Rice 58:31

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… What Should PA Instruction Look Like? Tiffany Peltier, and Marianne Rice PhD Quote: “The case for using letters in PA instruction is stacking up higher & higher… New research out today: An upside-down U curve found for oral PA instruction (diminishing returns after less than 10hrs) but the OPPOSITE—increas…

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Ep.56-Reading Fluency and the Science of Reading with Dr. Tim Rasinski 59:34

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Rasinski’s bio Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D. Professor of Reading Education Reading and Writing Center Kent State University 401 White Hall Kent, OH 44242 trasinsk@kent.edu ; 330-672-0649 website: www.timrasinski.com Twitter: @timrasinski1 Timothy Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and direc…

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EP-55-A Speech to Print Approach with Dr. Jan Wasowicz 1:24:18

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… A Speech to Print Approach with Dr. Jan Wasowicz A blog by Lyn Stone entitled, "Culty as Charged: Why the Speech to Print Movement Needs Brakes,” and the follow-up blog, “Culty as Charged Part 2: Some Solutions,” raised some eyebrows, but advocates of the approach seemed to shy away publicly from presenting a …

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EP.54- Assemblymember Bobby Carroll: Literacy Advocacy and Dyslexia 1:25:54

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Assemblymember Bobby Carroll: Literacy Advocacy and Dyslexia Article: NYT By Grace Ashford January 3, 2024 As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/nyregion/new-york-schools-reading-hochul.html “This is a very big deal, because for a long time, peo…

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Ep.53-Curriculum Champions vs. the Teacher Defenders with Kata Solow 55:34

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Send us a Text Message. The One About: Curriculum Champions vs. the Teacher Defenders with Kata Solow “Right now, the Curriculum Champions are winning politically. But if they’re going to succeed in the classroom, they need to win over teachers on the ground. This piece is about how to do that.” – Kata Solow Article: Comprehensive Reading Curricula…

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2023 Retrospective — A Listener Interviews Me 1:47:48

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In this special episode, the tables are turned as I'm interviewed by a listener of the show, DJ Thornton from Sydney. We reflect on the progress of the show in 2023, what I learned from this year's guests, and what's in store for 2024. Full transcript available at: josephnoelwalker.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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David Deutsch & Steven Pinker (First Ever Public Dialogue) — AGI, P(Doom), & The Enemies of Progress 1:55:40

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At a time when the Enlightenment is under attack from without and within, I bring together two of the most thoughtful defenders of progress and reason, for their first ever public dialogue. Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. I think of him as providing the strongest empirical defence of the Enlightenment (…

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Ep.52-Steve Dykstra’s Interpretation of Mark Seidenberg’s Slide Deck-“Where Does the Science of Reading Go From Here?” Season 3 1:13:28

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Steve Dykstra’s Interpretation of Mark Seidenberg’s Slide Deck “Identifying what was wrong was much easier than figuring out what to do instead.” – Mark Seidenberg How are teachers supposed to figure out what to do? The Literacy View asked Dr. Steve Dykstra to help us unpack Mark Seidenberg’s Yale presentation…

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Ep.51-Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is Often Wrong with Dr. Matt Burns-Season 3 51:45

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is Often Wrong with Dr. Matt Burns “Flipping a coin would actually be better.” “And when it came to identifying the readers who were furthest behind, Burns said, the BAS performed even worse.” Matt Burns is a special education professor who conducted the first peer…

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Ep.50 The One About... Is 'Sold a Story' an incomplete and oversimplified picture of reading? Nick Covington's view-Season 3 1:05:39

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Send us a Text Message. The One About… Is ‘Sold a Story’ an incomplete and oversimplified picture of reading? Nick Covington’s view “My goal with this piece is to capture the questions and criticisms that I have not just about the narrative of Sold A Story but of the broader movement toward “The Science of Reading,” and bring in other evidence and …

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Ep:49-The One About: Don’t Discard Comprehension Strategies with Jennifer Buckingham-Season 3 56:14

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Send us a Text Message. The One About: Don’t Discard Comprehension Strategies with Jennifer Buckingham “The arguments against teaching comprehension skills and strategies are often framed in these ways: 1) Comprehension skills/strategies are not generic, transferable competencies … so it is a waste of time to teach them explicitly. 2) Reading compr…

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