Podcast Episodes

71. Uncomplicate Ed: How the Science of Learning Transforms Classrooms with Ashley Doty

In today’s episode of Literacy in Color, we’re chatting with Ashley Doty, founder of Uncomplicate Ed, an organization dedicated to making teaching an…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

70. How Effective Literacy Instruction Breaks the School-to-Prison Pipeline with Hilderbrand Pelzer III

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Michelle welcomes Hilderbrand Pelzer III — award-winning principal, author of Unlocking Potential, nation…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

69: What Are Kindergarten Reading Levels? The Hidden Problems Behind Levels A–D

In this solo episode, we take an honest, unflinching look at what are traditionally called Kindergarten Reading Levels: Guided Reading Levels A, B, C…

5 months ago

68. It’s Never Too Late: Helping Older Struggling Readers Succeed with Linda Farrell & Michael Hunter of Readsters

In this powerful episode, Michelle is joined by legendary reading experts Linda Farrell and Michael Hunter, Founding Partners at Readsters. With more…

5 months, 1 week ago

67. Small Groups, Big Results with Dr. Julia B. Lindsey

In this episode, Michelle talks with Dr. Julia Lindsey about her brand-new book “Small Groups, Big Results: Evidence-Based Routines to Get Every Chil…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

66. Writing Instruction: When You Have the Strategies but Not the System with LaNesha Tabb

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed teaching writing, you’re not alone. In this episode, Michelle sits down with educator, author, and founder of Reimagi…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

65. Supporting Students with Dyslexia Online with Michelle Breitenbach, Read to Rewire (Dyslexia Awareness Month)

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and today’s conversation shines a light on the power of online instruction to reach and teach our one in five st…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

64. My SOR Betrayal List (and the Podcast's 1st Birthday!)

Literacy in Color is officially ONE year old!

I’d like to start this anniversary episode from a place of gratitude with a huge THANK YOU to my Top 10 …

6 months ago

63. The Power of Parent Advocacy with Melanie Brethour, Soar with Dyslexia (Dyslexia Awareness Month)

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and every Friday Michelle is highlighting voices who are changing the landscape for students with dyslexia and t…

6 months ago

62. The Science of Learning: What Every Teacher Needs to Know with Dr. Shane Saeed

How does the brain actually learn or remember something new? In this fascinating episode of Literacy in Color, Dr. Shane Saeed joins Michelle to brea…

6 months, 1 week ago