Best Judy Boksner Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago1:20:56

1:20:56

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 practices that are not aligne…

1
EP.70-The Most Effective Reading Instruction with Dr. Molly Ness 52:36

9d ago52:36

52:36

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 Conversation around Read…

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

14d ago1:09:08

1:09:08

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 https://ila.onlinelibra…

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

20d ago1:10:38

1:10:38

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://learningbydesign.com/professional-deve…

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

28d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

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 reading comprehension.” – Jo…

1
Ep.66-Is the term “SoR” overused? Special Guest Emina McLean SoR? SoL? Structured Literacy? 52:18

1M ago52:18

52:18

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 decides?” – Emina McLean…

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

1M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

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://shorturl.at/betuQ Dr. Lesl…

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

1M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

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 https://docs.google.com…

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

1M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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 Webinar: https://www.youtube.c…

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

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

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 toolbox is fairly blunt, and…

1
EP.61-Conflating Leveled Books with Predictable Texts and Thinking About Decodables with Tiffany Peltier and Wiley Blevins 59:28

2M ago59:28

59:28

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 SHOULD NOT be used in k…

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

2M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

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 ensure a well-prepared teache…

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

2M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

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: https://earlybirdeducati…

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

2M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

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: https://earlybirdeducati…

1
Ep.57-What Should PA Instruction Look Like? Tiffany Peltier and Marianne Rice 58:31

3M ago58:31

58:31

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—increasingly MORE returns after…

1
Ep.56-Reading Fluency and the Science of Reading with Dr. Tim Rasinski 59:34

3M ago59:34

59:34

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 director of its award-winning…

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

3M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

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 counter-argument. Articl…

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

3M ago1:25:54

1:25:54

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, people realized what was go…

1
Ep.53-Curriculum Champions vs. the Teacher Defenders with Kata Solow 55:34

4M ago55:34

55:34

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 and Teacher Expertise: …

1
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

4M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

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 slides. Mark Seidenberg…

1
Ep.51-Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is Often Wrong with Dr. Matt Burns-Season 3 51:45

4M ago51:45

51:45

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-reviewed study of the B…

1
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

4M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

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 perspectives that inform…

1
Ep:49-The One About: Don’t Discard Comprehension Strategies with Jennifer Buckingham-Season 3 56:14

5M ago56:14

56:14

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 comprehension is highly depen…

1
Ep.48 Season 3-The One About...Reading Curriculum Overhaul with Chalkbeat Journalist Alex Zimmerman 48:41

5M ago48:41

48:41

The One About: Reading Curriculum Overhaul with Journalist Alex Zimmerman Is your school using a new reading curriculum for the first time this year? �� Do you feel prepared to transition to a new reading curriculum? �� Is your district “building the plane while flying it?” �� Teachers and school leaders are struggling to make the transition. Alex …

1
Ep.47-The One About… Powerful Writing Instruction with Karen Harris-Season 3 1:18:48

5M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

https://thinksrsd.com/The One About… Powerful Writing Instruction with Karen Harris We have a body of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and best practices that can make a meaningful difference in writing development for our students. The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model of instruction for writing results in meaningful improvements in …

1
EP.46: The One About… Nell Duke: What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading 1:25:17

5M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

The One About… Nell Duke: What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading What does research tell us about cueing; what does research tell us about phonics instruction; what does research instruction tell us about teaching areas other than phonics; what does research tell us about causes of reading difficulty; how do psychometricians set cut score…

1
Ep.44: The One About: Writing Research with Stephen Ciullo and Alyson Collins 1:16:00

6M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

The One About: Writing Research with Stephen Ciullo and Alyson Collins Article #1 The findings from this study raise substantial concerns about the preparation to teach writing general and special education teachers receive in their preservice program. “Special and General Education Teachers’ Beliefs About Writing and Writing Instruction” Steve Gra…

1
Ep.45: The One About… Selective Research Findings with Dr. Michael Paff 1:04:50

6M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

The One About… Selective Research Findings with Dr. Michael Paff As we turn back the clocks, it looks like some educators are trying to turn back the hands of time and poke holes in the Science of Reading. Article “Stories Grounded in Decades of Research What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading” Quote “While science of reading advocates cla…

1
Ep.43: The One About Pamela Snow's Call to Action 1:11:05

6M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

The One About… Dr. Pamela Snow’s Call to Action: School Leaders Article “School Leaders and Reading Instruction: Time to demand LESS than more autonomy” http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2023/10/school-leaders-and-science-of-reading.html?m=1 Bio https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/pcsnow Blog: The Snow Report http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/ Twitter (X) @P…

1
Ep.42: The One About… An Attorney’s View on The Reading Recovery Lawsuit? Do they have a case? 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

The One About… An Attorney’s View on the Reading Recovery Lawsuit Do they have a case? What does this mean for Fountas and Pinnell? Will Ohio State University go in the same direction as Columbia University? John McGrath is a New York attorney representing parents and their children in meetings of school district Committees on Special Education and…

1
Ep.41: The One About… The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve Dykstra 1:28:42

6M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

The One About… The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve Dykstra The Reading Recovery Council of North America filed a lawsuit against Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Dr. Steve Dykstra joins us to discuss this breaking news! We also asked Steve to respond to Bruce Howlett’s revised blog that originally appeared on the Learning by Design website. Howlett a…

1
Ep.40: The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein 59:58

6M ago59:58

59:58

The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein Bio: Leah Mermelstein Consulting (LMC) collaborates with school districts, educational professionals and learning organizations to enhance K-6 literacy instruction and promote literacy development. Leah Mermelstein is a literacy thought leader, published author, and passionate writ…

1
Ep.39: The One About… Multicomponent Literacy Instruction with Bruce Howlett 1:02:18

7M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

The One About… Multicomponent Literacy Instruction with Bruce Howlett Article: Our Choice: Rapidly Translate, Evaluate and Adopt Innovative Literacy Methods or Prolong the Reading Wars Bruce Howlett with Caitlin S. Howlett, Ph.D. September 6, 2023 (Opinions presented are those of the guest authors and not necessarily those of SPELL-Links | Learning…

1
Ep.38: The One About… Margie Gillis on Storytelling and Oral Language 58:51

7M ago58:51

58:51

The One About… Margie Gillis on Storytelling and Oral Language One way to enrich children's language experience is through the use of storytelling. Many studies have shown that children build vocabulary, use more complex sentences, and improve comprehension when frequently exposed to stories Margie Gillis, Ed.D. founded Literacy How to bring knowle…

1
Ep:37: The One About... Sam Bommarito (Dr. Sam) Presents a Centrist's View in the Reading Wars 1:30:03

8M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

The One About… Sam Bommarito (Dr. Sam) Presents a Centrist’s View in the Reading Wars Article: “NC sees big increase in reading skills among K-3 students. Is the state back on track?” Keung Hui The News & Observer https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article277956948.html Dr. Sam believes that reading improvements are based on faul…

1
Ep.36: The One About… Finding Your Outlet, Part 4 of the SUMMER SELF-CARE SERIES! 44:42

8M ago44:42

44:42

The One About… Finding Your Outlet, Part 4 of the SUMMER SELF-CARE SERIES! You sign your kids up for every sport and after-school activity, but what do you do for YOU? The last episode of our SELF-CARE SUMMER SERIES is all about the importance of having FUN! Jen Zale gives practical tips for prioritizing “me” time and discusses how outlets are bene…

1
Ep.35: The One About… Self-Esteem and Confidence Part 3 of the Self-Care Series! 1:07:51

9M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

The One About… Self-Esteem and Confidence Part 3 of the Self-Care Series! Jake Sussman, founder of Superpower Mentors, struggled with learning disabilities as a child and knows firsthand what it is like to feel misunderstood by professionals and adults. At the core of his program is the conviction that every mentee can tap into their hidden superpo…

1
Ep.34: The One About Nutrition and Cognition-Self Care Series 1:08:36

9M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Introducing Nicholas Giliberti, a dynamic individual with an unwavering dedication to nutrition, fitness, sports training, and physical therapy. With a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Hunter College and certification as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Nicholas has touched …

1
Ep.33: The One About… Mindfulness and Stress Reduction with Rachel 48:58

9M ago48:58

48:58

The One About… Mindfulness and Stress Reduction with Rachel The Literacy View is proud to present a Summer Self-Care Series! Mindful Teacher Rachel shares tips and strategies for teachers, students, and parents about Social Emotional Learning (SEL). You can follow Rachel on Instagram @mindfulteacherrachel or Twitter @teachrachelsor! She is the auth…

1
Ep.32: The One About ...Nate Joseph's Analysis on Sor State Policies 1:08:48

10M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Are SoR laws working? What is the impact of SoR laws on the number of students at grade level? What type of policy factors have the greatest impact? Article: Https://www.teachingbyscience.com/sor-laws/ Nate Joseph’s books: https://teachingbyscience.com/books/ Nathaniel Hansford (Nate) is a teacher of 11 years, the author of the Scientific Principle…

1
EP.31: The One About...Wiley Blevins Talks About Teaching Reading 49:27

11M ago49:27

49:27

“The linchpin is the principal and the assistant principal,” said Wiley Blevins, an early reading specialist who has helped train local teachers. “Them understanding what’s happening, being properly trained and having buy-in.” He added: “If you don’t have that, it’s going to fail.” Article: “The Surprising Obstacle to Overhauling How Children Learn…

1
Ep.30: The One About... Seeking Structured Literacy in a Balanced Literacy World 56:51

11M ago56:51

56:51

Jeremiah Short was a presenter for The National K-8 Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference (Lit Con) and discussed a Structured Literacy approach! Moreover, it was well received! How did he do it? Balanced Literacy proponents will absolutely want to hear about Jeremiah’s journey! Blog: https://thephenomenalstudent.com/2023/05/09/phenomenal-reflec…

1
Ep.29: The One About... Forcing Schools to Change How They Teach Kids to Read 1:29:09

11M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Dr. Maureen Ruby has done it ALL! If your district is transitioning to evidence-based programs and practices, you need to listen! Maureen began her career as a dentist, but switched to teaching to help advocate for her son and other students like him struggling in school. Read Dr. Ruby’s bio here: Maureen F. Ruby, DMD, PhD, holds the Isabelle Farri…

1
Ep.27: The One About ...Missy Purcell talks about Rebranding Balanced Literacy 1:21:21

12M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Dyslexia mom and former Balanced Literacy teacher, Missy Purcell, saw the Science of Reading light and now advocates for evidence-based literacy so that every child can learn to read.We asked Missy to speak with us and share thoughts about an infographic posted on the Reading Recovery website describing how Reading Recovery aligns to the Science of…

1
EP.26: The One About... Should we question the science in the Science of Reading? 47:21

1y ago47:21

47:21

“I know this discussion is likely to be unpopular among people who have embraced the SoR. The main response I’ve gotten to talks in which I’ve raised some of these issues is that the comments were rude, even mean-spirited, and not what the audience wanted to hear. That is itself symptomatic of a problem. My concerns are not about loyalty to a movem…

1
Ep. 25: The One About... Picture Books and The Science of Reading with Lindsay Kemeny 46:38

1y ago46:38

46:38

Does the Science of Reading reject the importance of picture books for children learning to read? According to educator and author Nancy Bailey, “It’s hard to find Science of Reading enthusiasts emphasizing the importance of picture books. Picture books no longer appear to be a priority in early classes.” Lindsay Kemeny, a first-grade SoR teacher a…

1
Ep.24: The One About.. Geoff Vaughan Chats About Chat GPT and Literacy 1:12:44

1y ago1:12:44

1:12:44

How will schools adapt to prepare students for a future filled with all kinds of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools? What will teachers have to do? Can Chat GPT be a teacher’s best friend? Can it be helpful for kids with learning challenges? Should schools ban it? So many questions! Our international guest, Geoff Vaughan, has been keeping up with t…

1
Ep. 23: The One About... Does switching to a content-rich curriculum improve general reading comprehension? 1:08:58

1y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Dr. Leslie Laud is the founder of Think SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) for reading and writing. She is a writer, researcher, and leader in the "science of writing" instruction. https://www.thinksrsd.com/ Providing Reading Intervention for Students in Grades 4 to 9 https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/WWC-practice-guide-reading…

1
Ep.22: The One About: NYC Continues to Use Teachers College Reading Curriculum Despite Push for Change 1:10:39

1y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Naomi Peña has spent years fighting the NYC school system to help her dyslexic children. Finally, she’s working with the Department of Education to launch the Literacy Academy Collective, a pilot program founded by parents to better serve students with dyslexia. She has a lot to say about a recent article written by Alex Zimmerman and Yoav Gonen, j…

1
Ep.21: The One About...Tim Shanahan’s Take on Emily Hanford 1:05:45

1y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

The Literacy View weighs in on the double header blogs, “Is Emily Hanford Right?” and “More on Hanford: Phonics Reform and Literacy Levels.” Joining us this week as our special guest is Marilyn Muller, a pro bono advocate for FAPE, Free Appropriate Public Education. Shanahan on Literacy blogs: https://shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/is-emily-hanford-ri…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Judy Boksner Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide