The Logic of English: Revolutionizing Reading Instruction with Denise Eide

More Than a Test

In today's episode, we have a special guest with us, Denise Eide, the CEO of Logic of English. Eide has a fascinating background as a former teacher turned CEO, and her company operates uniquely, focusing on providing great products and support without sales pressure.

In this episode, we'll dive into Eide's journey from teacher to CEO and how she discovered the logic of English. We'll also explore the powerful impact her book, "Logic of English," has had on educators and readers alike. Eide will share her insights into teaching phonics and challenging common beliefs about reading instruction. We'll discuss the importance of comprehensive phonics instruction and how it can make a profound difference in children's reading abilities.

But it's not just about the book and curriculum; it's about empowering parents, teachers, and educators to improve literacy. Eide believes in grassroots impact and is building a team of passionate educators to share her knowledge and resources. She's dedicated to solving literacy problems and creating a positive change in the world of education.

So, whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply interested in the science of reading, this episode is for you. Get ready to be inspired and gain a fresh perspective on teaching reading. This is More Than a Test, and we’re thrilled to have you join us on this journey with Denise Eide. Let's get started!

Timestamps

04:54 Limited phonics knowledge, views changed later.

08:04 Schools drill whole words, but now with heart words, students draw hearts over exceptions and decode the rest of the word to make it easier.

10:26 Curriculum flexibility, teaching sequence, and sound frequency.

19:36 Struggling with literacy impacts lives personally.

21:33 Surprisingly hopeful despite unexpected setbacks and challenges.

26:29 Planting search as parents, finding miracle curriculum.

27:59 Incomplete phonics help daughter's reading skills.

30:32 Teachers who can admit they’re wrong teach kids valuable life lessons.

36:06 Knowing movement, impact, positivity, inspiration, future goals.

37:55 Exciting to see people find their way.

40:52 Making money and doing good matters.

45:01 Book nostalgia holds significant sentimental value.

Connect with Denise Eide

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-eide-a58b6738/

Website: https://www.deniseeide.com/presentations

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or at home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

She thinks everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/

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