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Ep.169ValueThis episode will challenge the way you think about engagement, rigor, and student learning. Zaretta Hammond shares practical, research-backed insights on how to create classrooms where students are doing the real cognitive work instead of passively participating. You'll walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen thinking, discussion, productive struggle, and equity in instruction.PromiseNo fluff. No performative engagement. No “sit and get” learning. Just an honest conversation about what actually helps students think deeply, build learning power, and achieve meaningful outcomes.Zaretta Hammond Bio-https://share.google/6T9r2FSu7X3fzsqfqSend us Fan MailPartner With The Literacy View-Contact-FaithandJudy@theliteracyview.com Sponsor-The Literacy View-Contact FaithandJudy@theliteracyview.com Support the showDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

Ep.168ValueIn this episode of The Literacy View, we have an amazing conversation with Assistant Superintendent Lynn Gaffney about why so many school initiatives fail and what actually leads to meaningful, lasting change. We dig into the realities of implementation, initiative overload, leadership decisions, and what schools need to stop doing if they want improvement efforts to truly stick.PromiseAn honest, practical conversation for educators and leaders who are tired of watching schools jump from one initiative to the next without real results. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real talk about what actually works when it comes to improving schools and supporting students and teachers.Bio-Lynn Gaffney is the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Chief Diversity Officer for the Watertown City School District. Passionate about empowering student success, she is committed to supporting educators, strengthening instructional practices, and creating school systems where all students can thrive academically and personally.Send us Fan MailSupport the showDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

Ep.167-What Actually Works In SchoolsThe Literacy View live from researchED.VALUE: In this episode with Jim Heal, we call out the truth most schools avoid. We are not failing because teachers are not working hard. We are failing because we keep chasing everything instead of committing to what actually works. Jim breaks down mental models, worked examples, and the science of learning in a way that actually makes sense for real classrooms. This is where research meets reality and where a lot of what schools are doing gets exposed for what it is.PROMISE: You will leave knowing exactly what to stop doing, what is worth doubling down on, and how to make your instruction actually stick. No more guessing. No more wasted time. Just clear, actionable moves you can use tomorrow that will actually impact student learning. No fluff. No hiding. No BS.Jim Heal's Resource Link:https://www.learningsciencepartners.com/resourcesSend us Fan MailSupport the showDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

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Ep.160Does Teacher Talk Really Matter? What the Evidence Shows with Dr. Yan JiangIn this episode of The Literacy View, we sit down with Dr. Yan Jiang, Postdoctoral Scholar at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood and coauthor of a major meta analysis published in Review of Educational Research.Her study analyzes more than one hundred studies examining the relationship between teachers' language practices and children's language development from preschool through third grade.There is growing conversation in education about the role of classroom talk, oral language, and teacher interactions in shaping language development. But what does the research actually show?We take a close look at how researchers approached this question, how teacher language practices are studied across classrooms, and what patterns begin to emerge when the evidence from many studies is examined together.ValueIn this episode we explore• What researchers mean when they talk about teacher language practices• How studies attempt to capture and measure classroom talk• Why the distinction between quantity of talk and quality of interactions matters in research• How large scale meta analyses combine findings across many different studies• What educators should think about when hearing claims about language rich classrooms and oral language instructionThis conversation helps unpack how research in this area is conducted and why interpreting findings about classroom language requires nuance.PromiseIn this episode we promise to take you inside a new meta analysis that examines more than one hundred studies on teacher language practices and children's language development.Together we unpack how researchers study classroom talk, what they actually mean when they talk about teacher language practices, and why measuring something as complex as classroom interaction is not as straightforward as it might sound.You will walk away with a clearer understanding of how this research was conducted, what kinds of teacher language practices researchers are examining, and how educators should think about claims connecting teacher talk and student language growth..Send a text Support the showDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

ValueIn this episode with Reid Lyon, we go straight to the source of the modern reading research movement. You hear firsthand what the research actually revealed about how children learn to read, where implementation has gone wrong, and why misunderstanding the science continues to create confusion in classrooms. This is not secondhand interpretation. It is direct insight into the evidence, the history behind it, and the consequences of getting it wrong. You walk away with deeper clarity about literacy acquisition and stronger conviction about what matters most.PromiseWe will not water this down.We will not rewrite history.We will not soften the hard truths about research and implementation.We will examine the science.We will confront the misinterpretations.We will connect the evidence to real classroom practice.No spin.No agenda.Just research, accountability, and clarity you can stand on.Kicking off March Madness with the LION OF READING!

Ep.158Value:In this Valentine's Pop-Up LIVE, we share the quotes that made us think, pause, and remember why this work matters. You'll hear powerful moments from episodes across the year, honest reflections from our community, and the conversations that define The Literacy View.Promise:You will leave re-energized and grounded in your purpose, reminded that this literacy work is bigger than trends and bigger than programs. No curriculum sponsors. Just unfiltered, unafraid, unbiased conversation.

Ep.157ValueA clear explanation of Linguistic Phonics and how this approach teaches reading through the direct connection between spoken sounds and written spellings. You'll see how focusing on a small set of sounds and spellings at a time, and using them repeatedly in reading and spelling, helps learning stick.PromiseYou'll leave knowing exactly how this approach works in practice and how to use it to teach more efficiently without lowering expectations. The goal is faster progress, stronger accuracy, and fewer students falling behind.Send a textSupport the showDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

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Ep. 154ValueCuts through the curriculum noise by explaining why so many debates miss what actually drives reading comprehension. Clarifies how curriculum, instruction, strategies, and prior knowledge interact so educators can think more clearly about what really supports understanding.PromiseListeners will leave with sharper language to explain what's broken in common curriculum conversations, a clearer picture of why comprehension succeeds or fails, and a more grounded way to evaluate literacy programs without falling into false choices or slogans.Article:https://www.nomanis.com.au/hubfs/Nomanis%20Issue%2019/NOMANIS%2019_SEPT25_Ashman.pdf?_gl=1*nda3x6*_ga*YTZ3ck1rMlFjSHNNTEctcjIzc2tTVUhTbmNuZXBtc3AzN2lFbURHUENBTnNsZUJjdEFFTnJkT0JDRUl4dWx3MQ..*_ga_LL9B4H2PH7*MTc2ODgxOTI3OS4xLjEuMTc2ODgxOTI3OS4wLjAuMA..Guest Substack: https://fillingthepail.substack.com/p/explicit-teaching-is-inclusiveSend us a textDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

Send us a textValueSloppy literacy language is everywhere and it is costing teachers clarity, confidence, and credibility. When words lose their meaning, instruction suffers.PromiseThis Breaking News episode gets brutally clear. You will leave knowing exactly what Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, phonics, curriculum, and program actually mean so you can cut through the noise, shut down misinformation, and make decisions grounded in evidence rather than buzzwords.Article Discussed:https://share.google/f4nJjmn5c2ld4Q8mKPodcast Version-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-curriculum/id1691952694?i=1000744596597.Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

Send us a textEpisode: 152Structured Literacy vs. Balanced Literacy: What the Research Really Says (The Verdict You Can't Miss)Research: https://share.google/Xz1J9wiFEjrOo8O8iNathaniel Hansford Bio:https://share.google/pbTnMqtKGOwSvdg8kKathryn GarforthBio:https://share.google/RaPZEL2bXHRZXjTEGValueThis episode delivers the research backed justification for a structured literacy approach. If you have ever questioned your instructional decisions or needed clear proof to share with administration, this conversation gives you the evidence to stand firm.PromiseYou will walk away with the language and confidence to advocate for structured literacy with certainty. This episode equips you to show that the research is settled and the case is clear.Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

Send us a textEp:151-What If We've Been Teaching Spelling All Wrong?VALUESpelling isn't a side dish. It's one of the most powerful drivers of reading and writing success. In this episode, researchers Brennan Chandler and Jessica Toste break open decades of data and show how real spelling instruction builds orthographic mapping, boosts decoding and encoding, and transforms writing for all students. If you've ever felt like kids are stuck, this explains why.PROMISEYou'll leave knowing exactly what spelling practices actually move the needle and which ones are a total time sink. Expect straight talk, clear takeaways, and research you can use tomorrow to level up reading and writing for every learner.Article Discussed:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40875456/Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.

Send us a textEpisode 150PROMISE:This episode gives you easy, evidence-aligned ways to make reading exciting  even for kids who say they hate it.VALUE:You'll learn how a simple gamified approach, Student Detectives, boosts motivation, stamina, and engagement without fancy tech or complicated prep.

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Send us a textEpisode-148In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.Article discussed:https://open.substack.com/pub/daviddidau/p/the-dyslexia-miracle-school-is-no?r=6k3ev&utm_medium=ios

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Send us a textWe asked the big question: Is the Phonemic Awareness Guide actually accurate, or is it just another round of literacy fluff?In this episode, Faith and I throw down a Science of Reading truth bomb

Send us a textEpisode 139: Back to School Strategies That Actually Work Carl Hendrick's No BS Science of Learning PlaybookKick off the 2025–2026 school year with evidence based teaching strategies that cut through the noise. In this episode of The Literacy View, Carl Hendrick joins us to share his Back to School Playbook rooted in the Science of Learning.Forget the fads and fluff. This conversation is all about practical, research backed routines that teachers can apply right away to boost student success.✨ What you will learn in this episode:• How the Science of Learning helps you design effective classroom instruction• Back to school routines that set clear expectations and improve student engagement• Why evidence not buzzwords should drive your teaching decisions• Practical strategies teachers can use tomorrow to reset their classroomsCarl Hendrick reminds us that “effective instruction isn't a matter of chance, but of design.” This episode is your back to school reset button for teachers, literacy coaches, and school leaders who want to start strong.Article discussed-https://open.substack.com/pub/carlhendrick/p/defending-the-science-of-learning?r=6k3ev&utm_medium=iosBio:https://www.learningandthebrain.com/education-speakers/Carl-Hendrick?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Send us a textWhat makes the Big Sky Literacy Summit unlike any other literacy conference? Instead of the usual whirlwind of rushed sessions and surface-level takeaways, Big Sky offers:Deeper learning experiences designed for reflection and real growthIntimate connections with thought leaders and fellow educatorsPractical, actionable insights that go beyond theoryA re-energizing atmosphere that restores your passion for literacy instructionNell and Terrie share how the summit was built with teachers in mind—prioritizing community, authenticity, and transformation over quantity. Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or literacy advocate, this conversation will leave you rethinking what professional learning should feel like.Danielle Thompson Biohttps://www.thetransformativereadingteacher.com/contact-usTerrie Noland'shttps://terrienoland.com/about

Send us a textIn this grand finale session from the Big Sky Literacy Summit 2025, Trina and Doug share powerful insights into comprehension, literacy instruction, and language development for all learners.We also explore Story Champs, a family of instructional and intervention tools designed to build narrative language skills across ages and support needs. The commercially available Story Champs Multitiered Intervention Program is widely used, with extensions for children who need higher levels of support, including those with significant disabilities.Watch Story Champs in Action:Large Group (5 minutes): Watch hereLarge Group – Full Lesson (Preschool): Watch hereSmall Group – Full Lesson (Preschool): Watch here and Watch hereResearch & Resources:https://dg3twjree6wo1.cloudfront.net/LDwordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/05114541/DYMOND-Research-Synthesis-2025V2.pdfPEARL Research Overview2025 Research Synthesis PDF

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Send us a textCharles Hulme and Maggie Snowling share decades of research on reading development, dyslexia, and oral language. They explain why knowing how to teach is as vital as what to teach, clear up myths that can derail instruction, and spotlight evidence from interventions like NELI. Research shows that boosting spoken language early provides children with more resources to apply during independent and teacher directed learning, leading to stronger reading and broader academic success. The evidence is sufficient and the tools now exist to assess and teach spoken language in the early grades.”Major Takeaways from the Research:Boosting oral language early leads to gains beyond language, impacting reading and overall learning.Instructional success depends on both what is taught and how it is taught.Myths and faulty beliefs can reduce the effectiveness of reading interventions.Tools like NELI provide scalable, evidence-based ways to strengthen early spoken language skills.

Send us a textAnn P. Kaiser, Ph.D.  and  Taydi Owens Ray, CCC-SLP, Eon-Joo Jang, M.Ed., BCBAEpisode 134Topic:  Building early relationships and language: The potential for positive impacts on school outcomes!https://www.youtube.com/live/7F5brySSi60?si=zB40aNWGvMcb0lpl#EarlyLanguageDevelopment #LanguageIsEverything #OralLanguage #MultilingualLearners #ParentEngagement #LanguageAcquisition #EarlyIntervention #LanguageDevelopmentMatters  #language #theliteracyviewSummit Mentor Recordings

Send us a text Big Sky Literacy Summit, Day 2: Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik – From Neuroscience to Scalable Human & AI TutoringHow can brain research lead to literacy solutions that truly scale? Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik shares how neuroscience is guiding early screening, effective interventions, and the design of assistive technology that supports both teachers and students. From lab research to classroom reality, this conversation is all about turning evidence into impact at scale.

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Send us a textEpisode 132The Literacy View LIVE from The Big Sky Literacy SummitEpisode Title: Syntax Is Everything with Julie Van Dyke, Nancy Eberhardt, and Carla Stanford

Send us a textPlease include your name in the text!Dr. Leslie Dr. Laud brings decades of experience as a researcher, educator, and consultant focused on improving writing outcomes, especially for students who struggle. We dive into:What executive skills are and why they matter in writingHow ThinkSRSD helps students regulate their emotions and thinking while writingHow educators can shift from “assigning writing” to teaching writingTools to build independence Dr. Leslie Laud is a national educational consultant, author, and founder of ThinkSRSD, a leading organization supporting schools in implementing the Self-Regulated Strategy Development model. She has authored multiple books and articles on writing instruction, most recently Executive Skills and Writing Instruction: Developing Self-Regulated, Thinking Writers. Her work empowers educators to integrate cognitive and emotional self-regulation into writing lessons, with proven results across diverse student populations.Visit www.thinksrsd.comComing Soon!!! Book: Executive Skills and Writing Instruction by Leslie E. LaudPre-order-https://www.guilford.com/books/Executive-Skills-and-Writing-Instruction/Leslie-Laud/9781462558940/reviews_____________________________________________________Exclusive Offers To Literacy View ListenersBig Sky Summit Mentor Recordings - There will be over 25 hours of wisdom and conversations for change and we want everyone to have access to this cutting edge knowledge as we re-shape the future of literacy instruction. This is a $199.00 offer and our coupon is for $30 off!Coupon code: LITERACYVIEWLink: https://www.thetransformativereadingteacher.com/of

Send us a textThe One About…What Should PA Instruction Look Like?Tiffany Peltier, and Marianne Rice PhDQuote:“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 than10hrs) but the OPPOSITE—increasingly MORE returns after 16 hrs—for PA w/LETTERS ��”Tiffany Peltier, PhDTiffany Peltier bio:Tiffany Peltier is a Research Scientist in the Collaborative for Student Growth at NWEA. Sheearned her PhD in Learning Science at the University of Oklahoma and her Masters in Reading and Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Texas A&M University.Marianne Rice: Academic Researcher, Educator, and Reading Specialist at the Department of EducationalPsychology, Texas A&M UniversityEmail: Marianne.Rice@TAMU.EDUArticle:A Meta-Analysis on the Optimal Cumulative Dosage of Early Phonemic Awareness InstructionFlorina Erbeli, Marianne Rice, Ying Xu, Megan E. Bishop & J. Marc GoodrichPublished online: 25 Jan 2024https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10888438.2024.2309386RIP to Advanced Phonemic Awareness by Tim Shanahan (Reading Rockets)https://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-on-literacy/rip-advanced-phonemic-awarenessBREAKING News: A revolutionary breakthrough in dyslexia intervention is HERE!/Dysolve-Created By Dr. Coral HohIt's bold. It's brain-based. It's changing lives.And it's available for schools, districts and individual families.This is next-level literacy.Listen now. Then email us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comLet's bring this cutting-edge work to YOU!

Send us a textBREAKING News: A revolutionary breakthrough in dyslexia intervention is HERE!/Dysolve-Created By Dr. Coral HohIt's bold. It's brain-based. It's changing lives.And it's available for schools, districts and individual families.This is next-level literacy.Listen now. Then email us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comLet's bring this cutting-edge work to YOU!

Send us a textThe 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 Yalepresentation slides. Mark Seidenberg's Slide Deck from a presentation given at Yale:“Where Does the Science of Reading Go From Here?”https://seidenbergreading.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yale-talk.pdfDr. Steve Dykstra has worked as a psychologist for over thirty years in the public sector. He is a founding member of the Wisconsin Reading Coalition and Vice President of the Coalition for Reading Excellence.BREAKING News: A revolutionary breakthrough in dyslexia intervention is HERE!/Dysolve-Created By Dr. Coral HohIt's bold. It's brain-based. It's changing lives.And it's available for schools, districts and individual families.This is next-level literacy.Listen now. Then email us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comLet's bring this cutting-edge work to YOU!

Send us a textListen Again-The One About…The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve DykstraThe 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 and Jan Wasowicz have joined  forces to ignite a “Reading Shift” that pulls the best practices from both Balanced Literacy and Structured Literacy. Dr. Steve Dykstra has worked as a psychologist for  over thirty years in the public sector. He is a founding member of the Wisconsin Reading Coalition and Vice President of the Coalition for Reading Excellence.Reading Recovery Press Release https://readingrecovery.org/press-release/“The Reading Shift – Elevating Literacy Goals, Methods, and Discourse, in Unison”By Bruce Howlett and Jan Wasowicz, Ph.D.Memorable Quote:“We have a choice – continue to debate traditional methods that haven't produced widespreadand enduring literacy gains or excitedly embrace newer and deeper methods that provide apath to near universal literacy gains across the English-speaking world.”BREAKING News: A revolutionary breakthrough in dyslexia intervention is HERE!/Dysolve-Created By Dr. Coral HohIt's bold. It's brain-based. It's changing lives.And it's available for schools, districts and individual families.This is next-level literacy.Listen now. Then email us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comLet's bring this cutting-edge work to YOU!

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