Podcast Episodes

BONUS: Harnessing the Science of Learning with Nathaniel Swain

The science of learning is what research says about how our brains learn. 
In this episode, Nathaniel Swain discusses the science of learning, emphasi…

1 year, 11 months ago

[Listen Again] Ep. 154: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics Series: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain

From July 14, 2023

What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled rea…

1 year, 11 months ago

Ep. 208: No More “Strategy of the Week”: Connecting Comprehension Instruction Back to the Book

The authors of No More “Strategy of the Week”: Considerations for Connecting Comprehension Instruction Back to the Book discuss the importance of tea…

2 years ago

[Listen Again] Ep. 158: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: The Ultimate Goal of Reading with Doug Fisher

Imagine transforming the way you teach reading. Picture your students not just passively consuming the written word, but actively producing meaning a…

2 years ago

Ep. 207: Undiagnosed: The Ugly Side of Dyslexia with Ameer Baraka

Imagine facing not only the struggles of growing up in a challenging environment,  but also battling a learning difference that went undiagnosed for …

2 years ago

[Listen Again] Ep. 128: Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher with Missy Purcell

From October 7, 2022

In this episode, we talk with former balanced literacy teacher and parent, Missy Purcell. She authored a blog post titled Dear Ba…

2 years ago

Ep. 206: Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing with Nancy Young and Jan Hasbrouck

In this conversation we explore Nancy Young's infographic, "The Ladder of Reading and Writing," unpacking the complexity of learning to read and writ…

2 years, 1 month ago

[Listen Again]: Ep. 153: Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck

Jul 7, 2023

Today we talk about fluency and assessment with Jan Hasbrouck. She shares tips and tricks for how to to best assess and teach fluency. She…

2 years, 1 month ago

Ep. 205: The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Activity Book with Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone

Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone discuss the importance of vocabulary and syntax in reading comprehension. They explain how vocabulary connects to r…

2 years, 1 month ago

[Listen Again]: Ep. 157: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy

From Aug 4, 2023

What if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intricate proc…

2 years, 1 month ago