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Send us a textIn this powerful follow-up to Episode 122, The Literacy View welcomes Dr. Phil Capin to dig even deeper into the comprehension crisis—and how we move forward. His new article, “Reading Comprehension Instruction: Evaluating Our Progress Since Durkin's Seminal Study,” reveals that despite decades of research, comprehension instruction still falls short in most classrooms.We discuss:Why comprehension instruction remains inconsistentWhat real, research-aligned comprehension instruction looks likeThe systems-level changes that must happen in curriculum, training, and leadershipHow schools and teachers can bridge the knowing–doing gapRead the article:Capin et al. (2024)Quote of the Week:“A substantial gap persists between the reading comprehension practices identified as research-based and those observed in typical practice.” — Capin et al.COMING NEXT WEEK:Trina and Doug return for a LIVE Q&A!Teachers across the country will be joining in to ask questions, share insights, and be part of the movement to elevate comprehension instruction.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 textThe One About…What's Trending? AI and Dyslexia with Dr. Coral HohThe future of AI in education looks more inclusive, accessible, and transformative than ever!Bio:Coral PS Hoh, PhD, is the architect of Dysolve® AI, the first autonomous AI system for dyslexia, a neurological disorder. She holds AI patents for the treatment of language-related disorders. She referees and writes for academic journals and for her column at Psychology Today.Articles:Transforming Dyslexia Education: Dr. Coral Hoh on Dysolve'sAI MagicBY Brent Richard DixonHappy Future AI November 4, 2024https://happyfutureai.com/transforming-dyslexia-education-dr-coral-hoh-on-dysolves-ai-transformation/Dysolve: Using AI To Beat Dyslexia Through Generative GamesRay RavagliaForbes, Mar 2, 2024https://www.forbes.com/sites/rayravaglia/2024/03/02/dysolve-using-ai-to-beat-dyslexia-through-generative-games/   Dysolve: A Breakthrough in the dyslexia crisisIf interested in this revolutionary and cutting-edge product contact FaithandJudy@gmail.com! Support the show“No-BS Literacy View Consulting Services with Judy and Faith are Now Available!”Unlock Unstoppable Success: Bring Faith and Judy's Transformative Consulting to Your School or District Today!Please check out all of our consulting and advertising offerings at- https://theliteracyview.com/servicesYou can also contact us at FaithandJudy@gmail.com

Send us a textThis episode might challenge everything you once believed! In this evidence-grounded episode, we kick off with Jill Barshay's March 2025 Hechinger Report deep-dive—“Proof Points: Reading Comprehension in the Classroom” (read it here)—which shows teachers spend under 25 percent of their reading block on genuine comprehension work and almost zero time on text-based talk.Doug Petersen and Trina Spencer—classroom teachers turned education scientists and founders of Language Dynamics Group—use those “proof points” as a launchpad to share why they walked away from one-size-fits-none interventions and built something better:❤️ Their evidence-first origin: witnessing multilingual and economically diverse learners get lost in decoding drills led them to found tools (CUBED, PEARL, DYMOND, Story Champs®) rooted in solid research evidence—and designed to be Implementation Ready, not extra paperwork.

Send us a textGuest Bio:Claude Goldenberg is Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education, emeritus, in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. A native of Argentina, his areas of research and professional interest have centered on promoting academic achievement among language minority children and youth. Prior to his arrival at Stanford, Goldenberg was Professor of Teacher Education, Associate Dean of the College of Education, and Executive Director of the Center for Language Minority Education and Research (CLMER) at California State University, Long Beach.Claude Goldenberg's thoughts on the article discussed-“It's propaganda masking as research.” Article Discussed-https://californianstogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/24-Voices-from-the-Field-FINAL-print.pdf“No-BS Literacy View Consulting Services with Judy and Faith are Now Available!”Unlock Unstoppable Success: Bring Faith and Judy's Transformative Consulting to Your School or District Today!Please check out all of our consulting offerings at- Services – The Literacy View. You can also contact us at FaithandJudy@gmail.comYou can also advertise- FaithandJudy@gmail.com Advertising With The Literacy View: Website: Homepage - LTR Tutoring AssociatesEmail Address- McManus.LTR@comcast.net Phone: 603-226-7190Our website includes upcoming public professional development opportunities. We also provide site-based PD. Please contact us for more details. Tumbleweed Publishing-DecodablesLink to order or contact our Friends at Tumbleweed Publishing for their amazing decodables! You can also text or call Christina Rodriguez, the author and publisher directly at (401)441-3353. She will help you with all order related questions.Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textLiteracy in Community with LINC NYCThe powerful influence of early language on later reading suggests that language intervention programs combining phonological, morphological and semantic activities may help to reduce the incidence of reading problems.Article- Journal of Research in Reading - Wiley Online Libraryhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/1467-9817.12312LINC Guests: Josh Barocas, Director of Early Literacy  at LINC, where he works with his team to develop and deliver literacy workshops for parents and educators. As a college student, Josh developed an interest in neuroscience, psychology and linguistics and spent most of his time interning on various research projects across these fields. A job managing a language development laboratory revealed his passion for working with children, and he soon began teaching elementary school. Under the mentorship of a veteran learning specialist, Josh's interests coalesced into a career in early literacy. After several years teaching as a literacy specialist and completing a master's in literacy, Josh moved out of the school setting to work as Program Director at CUNY Reading Corps, where he trained college students, graduate students, teachers and Universal Literacy coaches in research-based reading interventions. He is grateful to bring his experience to the community setting in his work with LINC.Laura Walsh, Chief Program Officer is a seasoned leader in the non-profit sector and a dedicated literacy specialist with a Master's Degree in Special Education and Literacy from St. John's University. With deep expertise in early literacy, adult learning theory, and educator training, she has spent her career championing equity through literacy access for all—starting with our youngest learners. Laura has trained Universal Literacy Coaches across New York City and served as a Program Manager for the Literacy Trust, where she worked to strengthen early literacy initiatives. Currently, as Chief Program Officer at Literacy Inc. (LINC), she leads innovative programs that invest in children, families, and entire communities—including educators—to create a culture of reading. LINC's Professional Development Info session on Weds, April 9th at 6pm https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kxsbUU4ARCaz80IHv1a32QEmail contact:jbarocas@lincnyc.orglwalsh@lincnyc.orghttps://www.lincnyc.org/  No BS Literacy View Consulting Services with Judy and Faith are now available ! Please check out all of our offerings at- Services – The Literacy View. You can also contact us at FaithandJudy@gmail.comTo visit the entire website, go to The Literacy View Tumbleweed Publishing-DecodablesLink to order or contact our Friends at Tumbleweed Publishing for their amazing decodables! You can also text or call Christina Rodriguez, the author and publisher directly at (401)441-3353. She will help you with all order related questions. Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textLink to our website:https://theliteracyview.com/Link to our professional services:https://theliteracyview.com/services/Link to our merch store:https://logosgreenwich.com/literacyview/shop/homeJoin our Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Xe5nExhVX/?mibextid=wwXIfrPlease also write us a great review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-literacy-view/id1614519794 ❤️❤️❤️The One About…Takeaway Tuesdays on Morphology and Spelling with Sue HeglandSee The Literacy View Episodes for more information about what is discussed:Episode 109: Meta on Morphology – What Should We Do? Danielle ColenbranderEpisode 111: Phonics vs. SWI for Beginning Readers Pete BowersEpisode 118: Why is Spelling Important? Richard GentryBook:Beneath the Surface of Words: What English Spelling Reveals and Why It MattersSue Hegland Bio:Sue Scibetta Hegland is an author, educator, and frequent speaker on topics related to reading and spelling. She began her career doing research and instructional design, but her focus shifted in 2003, when she learned that one of her children is dyslexic. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy instruction, she has been studying and teaching about often overlooked aspects of the English orthographic system since 2014. Sue has served on the Board of Directors for the Upper Midwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and on the Board of Education for the Brandon Valley School District. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the IDA's Fact Sheet publications and is on the Advisory Council for the Upper Midwest Branch of the IDA. Sue is the founder of the website LearningAboutSpelling.com and author of the book Beneath the Surface of Words: What English Spelling Reveals and Why It Matters.Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textLink to our website:https://theliteracyview.com/Link to our professional services:https://theliteracyview.com/services/Link to our merch store:https://logosgreenwich.com/literacyview/shop/homeJoin our Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Xe5nExhVX/?mibextid=wwXIfrPlease also write us a great review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-literacy-view/id1614519794 ❤️❤️❤️The One About…Why is Spelling Important? with Dr. Richard Gentry Article:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raising-readers-writers-and-spellers/202501/why-the-human-brain-needs-spelling “Why the Human Brain Needs Spelling”Brain images of spelling are crucial for English literacy. It must be taught.January 14, 2025Psychology Today Quote:Spelling knowledge literally ignites the reading circuitry and drives the reading process. Bio:J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D., is an internationally acclaimed author, researcher, and educational consultant known for his ground-breaking work in education on topics such as early literacy; best-practices for reading, writing, and spelling; and dyslexia. In addition to authoring 17 books, 2 textbook series, and numerous journal and magazine articles, he blogs for the prestigious Psychology Today magazine offering commentary on a range of topics including education and policy, reading and the brain, baby/toddler reading, and educational standards. Website:https://jrichardgentry.com/ Latest Book:Brain Words 2nd EditionJ. Richard Gentry & Gene P. Ouellette https://jrichardgentry.com/books-2/brain-words-the-science-of-reading/  Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textLink to our website:https://theliteracyview.com/Link to our professional services:https://theliteracyview.com/services/Link to our merch store:https://logosgreenwich.com/literacyview/shop/homeJoin our Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Xe5nExhVX/?mibextid=wwXIfrPlease also write us a great review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-literacy-view/id1614519794 ❤️❤️❤️The One About…AI: A New Writing Pathway with Steve Graham, Phil Weinberg, and Sherry Lewkowicz How do we improve writing instruction and practice students receive without increasing the amount of preparation time for teachers? Article:Teaching writing during the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2021–2022 school yearPublished: 15 June 2023Volume 37, pages 1605–1634, (2024)https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11145-023-10457-9 A meta-analysis of writing treatments for students in grades 6–12.https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fedu0000819  Bio:https://wptool.teachinglab.org/ Phil WeinbergSenior Advisor and Managing Director, The Writing Pathway at Teaching Lab StudioPhil was formerly the Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning for the New York City Department of Education, the nation's largest school system.  Sherry LewkowiczSenior Director, The Writing Pathway at Teaching Lab StudioSherry has over 15 years of experience crafting learning opportunities related to writing instruction.  Dr. Steve GrahamResearch Advisor, Arizona State UniversityDr. Graham is the Regent and Warner Professor in the Division of Leadership and Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University. For more than 30 years, he has studied how writing develops, how to teach it effectively, and how writing can be used to support reading and learning. https://wptool.teachinglab.org/  Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textLink to our website:https://theliteracyview.com/Link to our merch store:https://logosgreenwich.com/literacyview/shop/homePlease also write us a great review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-literacy-view/id1614519794 The One About…Leadership Matters with Pati Montgomery and Angela Hanlin Article:Why Leaders Must Learn the Science of ReadingBy Linda Rhynehttps://ascd.org/blogs/why-leaders-must-learn-the-science-of-reading The literacy landscape is evolving. Are leaders keeping up? Bio Angela HanlinAngela, through her company Angela Hanlin & Associates, works full-time as a literacy consultant. She collaborates with schools, teachers, and educational leaders to advance literacy initiatives and transform literacy instruction. Through her work, Angela aims to empower educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to create a thriving literacy culture that promotes student success.  Pati MontgomeryPati is the founder of Schools Cubed, a school consulting firm that specializes in collaborating with school and district leadership to increase reading outcomes, and therefore educational outcomes for all students. Schools Cubed's focus is coaching and mentoring school and district leadership to implement evidence-based practices in literacy. Ms. Montgomery has been recognized by the International Dyslexia Association, ARC and ExcelEd for her outstanding leadership inliteracy. Book:It's Possible, A Leadership Plan for Implementing Quality Reading Instruction and Ensuring Literacy for All.Solutiontree.com Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textThe One About…All Cues are NOT Created Equal with Claude Goldenberg  Claude Goldenberg's Substack link:https://claudegoldenberg.substack.com/ Article:Tierney & Pearson reply (III): On 3-cueing“We'll have to agree to disagree.” Maybe.https://claudegoldenberg.substack.com/p/tierney-and-pearson-reply-iii-on Quote:So….. if by 3-cueing Rob and David mean what David meant in his 1976 article, that “mature reading” involves using syntactic, semantic, and grapho-phonemic “sources of information,” I willingly agree. But if they mean that 3-cueing tells teachers that when teaching beginning and novice readers they should teach all three “cues” simultaneously and as equally important, we disagree. – Dr. Claude Goldenberg  Claude Goldenberg bio:https://claudeg.people.stanford.edu/ 4min Podcast (English)Welcome to 4minEN – the English version of a multilingual podcast that delivers the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textThe One About…Phonics vs SWI for Beginning Readers with Peter Bowers  Quote from article:How realistic is it to introduce a method that may in fact be too complicated for teacher and student alike—and particularly problematic for beginning reading instruction? Pete Bowers Bio:Peter Bowers runs the “WordWorks Literacy Centre”consultancy that targets Structured Word Inquiry in his workwith schools, teachers, and students. https://wordworkskingston.com/WordWorks/About_WordWorks.html Video 1:The Nested Structure of English Spelling: A study in the binding power of structure and meaning - and everyday combinatoriality (Bowers & Foley, 2024)https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+nested+structure+of+English+Spelling Video 2:Spelling-Out Orthography in SWI to build graphemic and morphological knowledgehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa0MVLbvBig Contact Dr. Peter Bowers peterbowers1@mac.com www.wordworksinternational.comwww.youtube.com/@WordWorksKingston The Literacy View Ep.109-Meta on Morphology! What Should We Do? with Dr. Danielle Colenbranderhttps://youtu.be/3BkGD1YCcsE?si=hTIgMkQXDo-LnulR Article:Must Phonics Fail in Order for Structured Word Inquiry to Succeed?Harriett Janetos, Reading SpecialistJanuary 8, 2025https://learningbydesign.com/professional-development/spell-links-blogue/  Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textBatter up!! There are research ***findings*** and then there are interpretations of research results.The famous baseball study is an example of how interpretation became the research result.

Send us a textThe One About…Meta on Morphology! What Should We Do? with Dr. Danielle Colenbrander The Effects of Morphological Instruction on Literacy Outcomes for Children in English-Speaking Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisMETA-ANALYSISOpen accessPublished: 10 October 2024Volume 36, article number 119, (2024) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-024-09953-3  Danielle Colenbrander, Alexa von Hagen, Saskia Kohnen, Signy Wegener, Katherine Ko, Elisabeth Beyersmann, Ali Behzadnia, Rauno Parrila & Anne Castles  Danielle Colenbrander Bio: Dr Danielle ColenbranderLecturer The Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy https://www.acu.edu.au/research-and-enterprise/our-people/danielle-colenbrander  Findings do support the inclusion of morphology instruction in programs of reading and spelling instruction.  Morphology instruction was combined with other elements such as vocabulary instruction, reading practice, or spelling practice. The effects of multi-component approaches may be more than the sum of their parts. Useful resources:• Etymonline (online etymological dictionary): https://www.etymonline.com/• Morpheme mapper (breaks words down into their morphemes – does not work for all words though): https://phonicsandstuff.com/morpheme-mapper• Word Connections program for students in Grade 3 and above with reading difficulties:https://www.jessicatoste.com/wordconnections?fbclid=IwAR1F2D4aPDxgKEbPRfMa4-bnKbZO3bUhc_DhLjLDlNBCBpmZ09PO3XW4-JM Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textThe One About…Spelling Rules with Angry Farmer Marshall Roberts Quote:“I operate on a “use the tools that work best for this kid's profile” basis and am always looking to improve my knowledge with an open mind. I am not wedded to one particular approach, paradigm, or program, and always invite correction from evidence.” Marshall Roberts Bio:https://codereadnetwork.org/about-us/our-team/ Article:Spelling Rules or Suxhttps://merchantsofilliteracy.net/news/2024/09/spelling-rules-or-sux/ Lyn Stone episode 62:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-62-speech-to-print-flaws-with-lyn-stone/id1614519794?i=1000647226191 Jan Wasowicz episode 55:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-55-a-speech-to-print-approach-with-dr-jan-wasowicz/id1614519794?i=1000641794863   Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textThe One About…Practical Considerations for Implementing Small Group Instruction with Nathaniel Swain Article:A Multi-Site Study of Student Experiences with Code- and Meaning-Focused Literacy in Preschool-Third Grade ClassroomsAug 2024https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10888438.2024.2388558 “The results reported here suggest that more work is needed to support teachers in differentiating both code and meaning focused instruction across preschool and early elementary years to support all children in becoming successful readers.” Nathaniel Swain Bio:Dr Nathaniel SwainTeacher, Instructional Coach, Researcher and WriterDr. Swain is passionate about language, literacy and learning, and effective and engaging teaching for all students. Senior Lecturer of Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement at La Trobe University's School of Education In 2019, he founded a community of teachers and other educators committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS. Website:https://www.nathanielswain.com/ Book:Harnessing the Science of Learninghttps://www.nathanielswain.com/hsol-book Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textThe One About…Will Lucy Make a Comeback? with Zach Groshell Article:New reading laws sweep the nation following Sold a StoryAt least 25 states have passed laws about how schools teach reading since APM Reports' Sold a Story podcast was released in 2022. But proponents of the disproven ideas about reading exposed in the podcast haven't given up. November 18, 2024 | by Christopher Peak https://www.apmreports.org/story/2024/11/18/legislators-reading-laws-sold-a-story  Zach GroshellBio: Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, WA and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and is active on Twitter (@mrzachg) and his blog, educationrickshaw.com. Website:https://educationrickshaw.com/ Direct Instruction PodcastA podcast about Engelmann, Project Follow Through, and Direct Instruction (DI). Hosted by Dr. Zach Groshell. Book:Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Just-Tell-Them-Explanations-Explicit/dp/103600368X   Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textThe One About…Disciplinary Literacy with Joan Sedita Joan Sedita Bio:https://keystoliteracy.com/team/joan-sedita/ Article:Disciplinary Literacy: Integrating Literacy Instruction in All Subjects, Grades 6-12https://keystoliteracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Disciplinary-Literacy-White-Paper.pdf Disciplinary Literacy: Integrating Literacy Instruction in All Subjects, Grades 6-12. (27 pages) This Keys to Literacy white paper, authored by Joan Sedita, describes disciplinary literacy – what it is, how it is different from basic reading skills and content literacy (i.e., general reading skills and strategies), and the role that content area teachers can play in helping students develop the literacy skills needed to support content learning.Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textMisunderstandings of the Science of ReadingBy Sharon Vaughn and Nathan ClemensThe Reading League Journal Fall 2024Nathan Clemens BioProfessor and Department Chair, Department of Special EducationNATHAN CLEMENS, Ph.D. Professor and Department Chair of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Clemens' research and teaching focuses on improving instruction and intervention for students with reading difficulties or dyslexia in preschool through adolescence. More specifically, his work is aimed at improving teachers' use of assessment data to better understand their students' progress, and to help them align and individualize evidence-based interventions with their students' unique learning needs in order to promote stronger outcomes. Dr. Clemens is also interested in research that seeks to better understand interventions and key practices that are effective for students with the most intensive learning difficulties. He earned a Ph.D. in school psychology from Lehigh University.Modem FuturaModem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textThe One About…Evidence-based Answers to Questions About Decodable and Leveled Books with Dr. Devin Kearns We ask Dr. Kearns to clarify misunderstandings about “pairing” decodables with leveled books. Is there evidence to suggest that leveled books offer richer narratives and vocabulary to enhance students' language exposure? Research Article:“Text Types and Their Relation to Efficacy in Beginning Reading Interventions”Alia Pugh, Devin M. Kearns, Elfrieda H. HiebertFirst published: 22 June 2023https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/rrq.513 Devin Kearns Bio:Devin is an associate professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut (UConn).  He is a research scientist for Haskins Laboratories and the Center for Behavioral Education & Research (CBER). Devin Kearns, Ph.D. is an education researcher who studies reading disabilities including dyslexia.  He designs and tests reading interventions and works with teachers and schools to implement them.https://www.devinkearns.org/ “How to Pair Decodable Texts with Leveled Books”Michele Dufresne(Sponsored blog content)https://readingrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pairing-Decodable-text-blog.pdf   Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textPlease Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About…Teachers Need Support to Teach Reading in Grades 3-8: RAND RESEARCH REPORT What's Missing from Teachers' Toolkits to Support Student Reading in Grades 3-8?Findings from the RAND American Teacher Panelhttps://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RRA3300/RRA3358-1/RAND_RRA3358-1.pdf Anna Shapiro is an associate policy researcher at the RAND Corporation with a focus on early childhood education and special education. Her research interests include strengthening early care and education systems, increasing access to high-quality public early learning opportunities, improving the educational experiences of children receiving special education services and children with developmental differences, and evaluations of programs and policies impacting children in PK-20. Rebecca SutherlandAssociate Director of Research at AERDFRebecca Sutherland is an experienced qualitative and quantitative researcher who's built a career working in public education at both the state (Massachusetts) and local district (Denver Public Schools) levels, along with some stints at national ed non-profits that partner directly with districts and schools. As Director of Assessment at Reading Partners from 2014-2017 Rebecca led the measurement of student learning needs and growth.https://aerdf.org/team/rebecca-sutherland/Here are the two assessments that are validated for use with older readers through high school:ROAR (Rapid Online Assessment of Reading): modular administration, free to schools and districtsCapti Assess: explicitly designed to test reading comprehension and foundational skills of students in grades 3-12  Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textPlease Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About…Adolescent Literacy Solutions with Tricia Millar Part 2 Article:“Many kids can't read, even in high school. Is the solution teaching reading in every class?Some high schools and states are experimenting with ways to integrate literacy instruction across all classes”Julian Roberts-GrmelaAugust 14, 2024https://hechingerreport.org/many-kids-cant-read-even-in-high-school-is-the-solution-teaching-reading-in-every-class/ Is it a high school teacher's responsibility to teach reading skills and strategies? Tricia Millar Biohttps://thatreadingthing.com/tricia-millar-reading-spelling/ Website:https://thatreadingthing.com/  Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textPlease Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About…Does the Science of Reading Include Middle and High School? With James and Dianne Murphy Article:“Does the science of reading include middle school?” – Tim ShanahanJanuary 6, 2024https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/does-the-science-of-reading-include-middle-school Teacher Question:What does the science prioritize for middle level ELA instruction? Is there a point when teaching into a phonics gap for students does not have a payoff? With limited time in a middle school classroom, I am thinking about what needs to be prioritized. Adolescent Literacy Specialists Dianne and James Murphy Dianne Murphy is a specialist reading intervention designer and teacher trainer working in secondary schools. She is the author of Thinking Reading, a high-impact program specifically designed to meet the needs of adolescent struggling readers. She is co-author of Thinking Reading: What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Reading. James Murphy has worked in secondary schools in New Zealand and the UK as an English teacher, Head of English and senior leader. He is Director of School Partnerships at Thinking Reading, focused on assisting schools with implementation of effective literacy strategies. He is co-author of Thinking Reading: What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Reading, and the editor of the researched Guide to Literacy. Website: https://www.thinkingreading.com/    Screen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textPlease Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About…Teachers Who Speak Up are Written Up: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished This Breaking News episode is a result of our last episode on Badass Moms and their Teens! YouTube Link is here:https://youtu.be/SR0lO0osKqY?si=qzR-EmT1OT-0FUuT Article:Letter to the Editor in the Muddy River NewsBlaming Parents, Teachers, Students, or Pandemic Isn't Solution to Low Reading Scores in Quincyhttps://muddyrivernews.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-blaming-parents-teachers-students-or-pandemic-isnt-solution-to-low-reading-scores-in-quincy/20240715060000/ Special Guests **Dawn De Lorenzo Bio:I am dual-certified general and special education teacher with 24 years experience. I have taught students from PreK through Grade 8. The majority of the students that I have served throughout my career had language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. I am a CERI Certified Structured Language Teacher. I have my MA in Curriculum and Instruction and my Ed.S. in Education Leadership, Policy and Management.  Last year, I was a Teacher Leader Policy Fellow with JerseyCAN and worked to champion several policies to strengthen literacy in New Jersey. JerseyCAN awarded me with an Excellence in Advocacy Award for my work.  I was second place in Nessy's 2024 Teacher of the Year Dyslexia Awareness Award. This year I started my own tutoring business, Lighthouse Literacy Solutions, where I can serve students and their families' needs without all of the red tape that entangles educators in public schools today. Website:https://lighthouseliteracy.tutorbird.com/lighthouseliteracynj.tutorbird.comEmail: lightjouselitnj@gmail.comX: https://x.com/DeLorenzoEdSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawndelorenzo/  Sherri Lucas-Hall BioSherri worked in a Georgia school district for 14 years, 4 years as an after-school teacher/ paraprofessional/substitute and 10 years as a classroom teacher for grades K/1. Sherri began studying the science of reading after discovering and listening to Emily Hanford's APM podcast entitled Hard Words in 2018.She started a small tutoring business, Designed to Teach Tutoring Services, in September 2019.Sherri earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mercer University.  She obtained an OG Classroom Educator Level Certification and completed LETRS training in January 2022, currently delivering those trainings as a PLF.  Sherri lives in Georgia with 2 of her Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textPlease Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About…Badass Moms and Their Teens: Adolescent Literacy Kickoff!Real MomsReal TeensReal IssuesStraight Talk No BS!Our special guests turned lemons into lemonade! Article:Not-So-Great Expectations:Students are Reading Fewer Books in English ClassApnews.comhttps://apnews.com/article/books-reading-high-school-english-class-c8d9f39773268a6e8c79cb0b3c78d3c1 Stacey Klein and MaxStacey Klein is a fierce parent advocate who took on Minnesota's most affluent school district to fight for her son's right to learn to read. Her son completed 3rd-grade with a Kindergarten reading level. Without her advocacy and intervention, he was on a trajectory to finish 12th-grade reading at a 4th-grade level. Stacey's family navigated years of delays, denials, a due process hearing, and federal lawsuits in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, ultimately costing them $300,000 in educational and legal fees. Despite the district's appeals, her son received all of his court-ordered services, worked hard, is now reading at grade level, and is on track to graduate with his peers. Today, Stacey relentlessly advocates for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia, committed to ensuring no family has tofight the same battle her family did to guarantee their child learns to read in school. Sheri Vail and KeeraSheri's Facebook page, Sheri Vail CoachingEmail: sherivailcoaching@gmail.comPhone # 631-503-1544 Hornet and Word Wasp Manualshttps://www.wordwasp.com/ Facebook GroupWord Wasp USA Support Dinorah DellaCamera and ChrisDr.Dinorah DellaCamera is veterinarian who is passionate about reading and life long learning. On Facebook, she is the infamous “Carrie Dee” and is the admin for a handful of dyslexia groups. Dinorah is a member of the NYS Dyslexia Task Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a textAre we “Sold a Story” on Science of Reading Books and Programs? Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comThe One About…Are we “Sold a Story” on Science of Reading Trade Books?Quote:“Considering a key theme of ‘Sold a Story' is the danger of following edu-gurus, I find it *very* interesting that a lot of the SoR crowd all seem to cite the same handful of folks-some of whom have very little expertise in the stuff they're writing trade books about.” –  Trevor Aleo is a teacher, researcher, and consultant. “As a full-time high school teacher and doctoral student, I find myself in a unique position -with one foot firmly planted in the classroom and the other in the world of research. One of things I'm most passionate about is making all of the incredible theories and scholarship out there more accessible and actionable for practitioners.”See bio on trevoraleo.comCheck Out- Trevor's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conceptually-speaking/id1512489341Faith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZSupport the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a textThe One About…Using Questioning and Strategy Instruction to Support Upper Elementary Students with Marianne Rice, Kay Wijekumar, and Kacee Lambright “Making inferences is essential to comprehending text. Teachers can ask inferential questions, model their thinking, and teach specific strategies to support upper elementary students in making inferences while reading.” Website: https://www.literacy.io/ Article:Promoting Inference Generation: Using Questioning and Strategy Instruction to Support Upper Elementary StudentsMarianne Rice, Kay Wijekumar, Kacee Lambright, and Ashley StackThe Reading Teacher, July 2024https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/trtr.2353 Check out our other episode with Marianne and Kacee!EP.69-Text Structure and Inference Skills: The Latest Instructional Research!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-69-text-structure-and-inference-skills-the/id1614519794?i=1000651502855  “What's the Main Idea?”: Using Text Structure to Build Comprehensionhttps://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/trtr.2016 “Inference skills for reading: A meta-analysis of instructional practices.”https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-63383-001 Kay WijekumarHouston Endowed Chair (Teaching, Learning and Culture)Texas A&M UniversityEmail: k_wijekumar@tamu.edu  Marianne Rice is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She was an elementary teacher and reading specialist for over 10 years before earning her PhD at Texas A&M University.Email:mrice44@utk.eduKacee Lambright:Research Specialist IIITEACHING, LEARNING & CULTURETexas A&M UniversityEmail: kacee331@tamu.edu Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith Borkowsky's books: "If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexiahttps://a.co/d/6wTSSGv Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Interventionhttps://a.co/d/aR6cPhR   Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a text Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comThe One About…Report Cards: Parents are in the Dark“When parents are in the know, they take action.” – Sonya Thomas Time Magazine:https://time.com/6308834/american-parents-how-their-kids-doing-in-school/ Nashville Propel:Article talks about a white paper released by Nashville Propel in June: Because of positive report cards, 78% of the Nashville parents surveyed believe their kids are reading at grade level. Meanwhile, data reveals that only 28.5% of students across MNPS—and only 19.6% of Black students—are. (MNPS stands for Metro Nashville Public Schools.)https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/06/03/nashville-public-schools-literacy-crisis-affects-black-parents/73925657007/ Faith Borkowsky's books: "If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexiahttps://a.co/d/6wTSSGv Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Interventionhttps://a.co/d/aR6cPhR Special Guest, Dr. Irene DariaWebsite:www.StepstoReading.com Book:I Didn't Believe Himhttps://a.co/d/6tX7qLB Irene Daria on X: @StepstoReading Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

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Send us a Text Message.Please Spread The Word About Our Show‼️We want the 2024-2025 season to be our best yet!Join our group:https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeVisit Our Website: https://theliteracyview.com/Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a Text Message. Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQJoin our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comThe One About…Strict Synthetic Phonics: What Does That Mean?with Debbie Hepplewhite Is reading instruction that focuses exclusively on learning the code in the first weeks of the school year, without any additional activities such as memorization or global recognition of non-decodable words, more effective in acquiring good fluency and comprehension? Article:French Scientific Council for Education  (CSEN)The Effectiveness of Teaching Methods for Learning to Readhttps://www.reseau-canope.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/Projets/conseil_scientifique_education_nationale/syntheses_et_recommandations/international/Note_11_CSEN_Version_anglais_def_formate___V2.pdf Debbie Hepplewhite bio:https://phonicsinternational.com/about-debbie/ Phonics International:https://phonicsinternational.com/ Alphabetic Code Charts:https://alphabeticcodecharts.com/ FREEPreschool:https://phonicsinternationalpreschool.com/ FREEHandwriting:https://debbiehepplewhitehandwriting.com/Faith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdEhttps://a.co/d/50d2qWZ  Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a Text Message. Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQJoin our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comThe One About…Who Smarted?: Making Education Fun with Atomic Entertainment CEO, Jerry KolberLink to Who Smarted? Podcast-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-smartedo-educational-podcast-for-kids/id1533462141Jerry Kolber bio:Jerry Kolber is the co-creator and Showrunner of National Geographic's #1 series, Brain Games, for which he received a Prime Time Emmy Nomination. Kolber and Atomic are frequent collaborators with icon Pharrell Williams, having created and produced Brainchild (Netflix) with Pharrell, as well as two upcoming documentaries.https://www.atomicentertainment.com/jerry-kolberAbout Atomic Entertainment:Atomic Entertainment is on a mission to create educational content so fun and engaging that audiences don't realize they're learning. From highly rated TV and streaming series to documentaries, branded educational content, and now podcasts, Atomic Entertainment is known for its innovative and premium edutainment. With successful projects like WHO SMARTED?, a top-rated science and history podcast for elementary school kids, Atomic Entertainment continues to push the boundaries of educational entertainment. Who Smarted? is now releasing episodes four days a week! This update comes as the independently produced show achieved an impressive milestone of twenty million total downloadsArticle:Language Magazine“Getting Kids to Listen”Maggie McGuire explores how podcasts can be used to support early literacy education. https://www.languagemagazine.com/2021/11/08/getting-kids-to-listen/Faith's Book Links-https://a.co/d/5bv8AdE https://a.co/d/50d2qWZ  Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a Text Message.Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hostedJoin our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeVisit Our Website:   https://theliteracyview.com/The One About…Lifting literacy Through Handwriting Instruction with Shawn Datchuk “Handwriting can be an effective way for students to learn important early reading and writing skills. As noted in a recent systematic review, handwriting instruction during kindergarten can improve both writing and reading outcomes, such as knowledge of letter names and sounds, spelling, and word reading (Ray et al., 2022). Indeed, research suggests a close link between writing and reading overall, including a strong relationship between the development of early writing and reading skills, such as spelling and word reading (Kim et al., 2024). In spite of these ties, handwriting is rarely mentioned in the national conversation on how to improve the reading performance of elementary students” Dr. Shawn Datchuk Bio:https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/people/shawn-datchuk Shawn Datchuk is the director of the Iowa Reading Research Center and a faculty member in the University of Iowa College of Education. Under his direction, Shawn aims to ensure that the IRRC's efforts: (a) make it easier for teachers to teach reading and (b) make it easier for students to learn how to read and use reading to learn. He works with IRRC staff and college faculty to achieve these aims by conducting research, providing technical assistance to schools, and translating research findings for teachers and caregivers. As a former K-12 special education teacher, elementary teacher, director of special education, and academic performance director, he believes all students should have access to high-quality literacy instruction. He received his Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in special education from Pennsylvania State University. Outside of his work at the center, you can find him spending time with his family at a local park, pool, or museum. Blog:Handwriting: Beneficial to Reading and Often MisunderstoodBy Dr. Shawn DatchukJuly 2, 2024https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2024/07/handwriting-beneficial-reading-and-often-misunderstood Research Article of the Month June 2024 https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2024/06/research-article-month-june-2024 Literacy Lifter Tool for Handwritinghttps://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/lifterSupport the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Send us a Text Message.Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message at FaithandJudy@gmail.comShow notes:The One About…New Research Study on thinkSRSD Writing Instruction with Dr. Leslie Laud, Nate Joseph, and Robert Mitchell Article:ThinkSRSD A Secondary Analysis Cohort Investigation [Working Paper] July 2024 Conflict of Interest Statement: The first and second authors of this manuscript were contracted by ThinkSRSD to independently evaluate the efficacy of ThinkSRSD. Both authors received financial compensation for their work. However, a contract was established between the first author and ThinkSRSD outlining ethical practices, including a commitment to uphold the principles of ethical and open science. This contract mandated that all research outcomes, regardless of results, be shared publicly. Quote:“Out of the 97 schools analyzed, every single treatment school, or schools averaged as a group within a district if the full-district took part, outperformed their control cohort.” Dr.Leslie LaudDr. Leslie Laud supports teachers, schools, districts and states nationally with strengthening writing instruction. She has taught in both general and special education, and worked as a principal. She holds a doctorate from Columbia University, where she was mentored by Dr. Judith Birsh in explicit reading instruction, Dr. Lyn Corno in self-regulated learning and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond in school change. She has served as co-PI and lead PI on federally-funded large research studies of writing instruction, publishes empirical studies in peer-reviewed journals and presents frequently at national conferences.www.thinksrsd.com Nathaniel Hansford (Nate Joseph)New Book!!The Scientific Principles of Teaching: Bridging the Divide Between Educational Practice and Research (A user-friendly guide for understanding education research.)https://stage2.solutiontree.com/scientific-principles-of-teaching.html Bio – https://www.solutiontree.com/nathaniel-hansford.html Surprise Guest:Robert Mitchell, Former Superintendent of the Cumberland School District  Preprint Study:Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

Send us a Text Message.Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message at FaithandJudy@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeFollow Us On Instagram✅ https://www.instagram.com/theliteracyview?igsh=MWFpaHVwN2NiZWE5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow Faith X: @faithborkowsky-https://twitter.com/FaithBorkowskyFollow Judy on X: @boksnerjudy -https://twitter.com/BoksnerJudyVisit Our Website:   https://theliteracyview.com/Faith's Book Links-Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention https://a.co/d/5bv8AdE"If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia https://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About:Designing a Classroom Environment to Maximize LearningShould children sit in rows facing the teacher?Does the task determine the seating arrangement? Kevin StollerKevin Stoller is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for mission-based businesses. He earned a Master's in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor's degree from Miami University. He co-founded Kay-Twelve, a leading national distributor of educational furniture, in 2009. On a personal note, Kevin spends as much time as possible with his wife Darci and their three active children, Grant, Maggie & Tessa. The Stoller Family recently moved to Scottsdale, Arizona--but Kevin still roots for his sports teams from growing up in Chicago and spending 20+ years in Ohio. Website:https://www.kay-twelve.com/ Articles:The influence of classroom seating arrangement on children's cognitive processes in primary school: the role of individual variables - PMChttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7602767/ Exploration of Classroom Seating Arrangement and Student Behavior in a Second Grade Classroomhttps://www.reSupport the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

Send us a Text Message.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message at FaithandJudy@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeFollow Us On Instagram✅ https://www.instagram.com/theliteracyview?igsh=MWFpaHVwN2NiZWE5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow Faith X: @faithborkowsky-https://twitter.com/FaithBorkowskyFollow Judy on X: @boksnerjudy -https://twitter.com/BoksnerJudyVisit Our Website:   https://theliteracyview.com/Faith's Book Links-Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention https://a.co/d/5bv8AdE"If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia https://a.co/d/50d2qWZThe One About…Backlash in Australia: Teachers' Union Slams New Structured Literacy Reform with Dr. Pamela Snow and James Dobson  Education HQ News“‘Dismayed' Vic teachers' union slams new structured literacy reform” June 17, 2024https://search.app/VvBy78ENi77kD7Gq6 “Backlash erupts over Vic teachers' union's stance on structured literacy reform” June 18, 2024https://educationhq.com/news/backlash-erupts-over-vic-teachers-unions-stance-on-structured-literacy-reform-175428/  Dr. Pamela Snow Biohttps://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/pcsnow Article“It takes a village: Changing reading instruction in the Education State”https://search.app/9D8fh6icGcvPkKbG9  Blog:The Snow Reporthttp://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/ Twitter (X)@PamelaSnow2 James Dobson Biohttps://layingthefoundations.weebly.com/about.html Article:“A letter to the AEU Vic - Laying the Foundations”https://layingthefoundations.weebly.com/home/a-letter-to-the-aeu-vic Twitter (X) @jdtdobsonInstagram @mr_j_dobson  Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

Send us a Text Message.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message at FaithandJudy@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/8o1sBk4Z32k9aV4Z/?mibextid=qtnXGeFollow Us On Instagram✅ https://www.instagram.com/theliteracyview?igsh=MWFpaHVwN2NiZWE5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow Faith X: @faithborkowsky-https://twitter.com/FaithBorkowskyFollow Judy on X: @boksnerjudy -https://twitter.com/BoksnerJudyVisit Our Website:   https://theliteracyview.com/Faith's Book Links-Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention https://a.co/d/5bv8AdE"If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia https://a.co/d/50d2qWZEp.81-The One About…College Students Aren't Reading with Donna Hejtmanek Article: “The College Kids Are Not All Right”Reports from professors point to an alarming decline in cognitive capabilities, even at selective institutions by Natalie WexlerJune 2, 2024https://nataliewexler.substack.com/p/the-college-kids-are-not-all-right Quote:“Students are intimidated by anything over 10 pages and seem to walk away from readings of as little as 20 pages with no real understanding.” “We are in new territory when even highly motivated honors students struggle to grasp the basic argument of a 20-page article.” Why is this happening? What are the reasons for the decline?  Donna Hejtmanek bio:Donna Hejtmanek (hite-man-ik) retired after 41 years of teaching special education and serving as a reading specialist-interventionist. She served as president of the Literacy Task Force of Northern Wisconsin, was appointed by Gov. Scott Walker in 2014 to Wisconsin's Read to Lead Literacy Council, served as the legislative chair of the International Dyslexia Association and served on The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Identification and Management of Dyslexia in 2018, resulting in Wisconsin's first dyslexia bill, Act 86, signed into legislation in 2019. Hejtmanek was awarded the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award in 2016.  Donna retired in 2018.  In retirement, she spends her days creating professional development opportunities for teachers on her Facebook group, Science of Reading—What I Should Have LearneSupport the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

Send us a Text Message.The One About…Five Dads, Five Stories: Coping with Reading StrugglesDads tell their stories!How did it feel growing up with reading and writing challenges?What were their fears?Did having a child with reading struggles bring back memories?What action steps did they take?We talk about school challenges, emotional health, overcoming trauma, and raisingchildren with reading and writing difficulties. Conversations include dyslexia, learningdisabilities, ADHD, and DLD.They have some advice for you!!It's raining men on The Literacy View Father's Day Special!Special Guests:Tre HadrickDanny MarinoJohn MullarkeyJason OrloskyStephen YearoutSupport the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

Send us a Text Message.The One About…Curriculum Implementation with Robert Pondiscio and Rivet Education Article: “Taking Curriculum Implementation Seriously”https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/taking-curriculum-implementation-seriously#  Quote: “This involved multiple phases, which Rivet categorizes as ‘exploration; program installation; initial implementation; consistent implementation; and innovation and sustainability.'” Robert Pondiscio Bio:Robert Pondiscio is a senior visiting fellow at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) He writes and speaks extensively on education and education-reform issues, with an emphasis on literacy, curriculum, civic education, and classroom practice. His 2019 book, How the Other Half Learns, based on a year of observations at New York City's Success Academy network of charter schools, was praised as “morally disturbing” and “unsparingly honest” by the New York Times. After twenty years in journalism, including senior positions at TIME and Business Week, Robert became a fifth-grade teacher at a struggling South Bronx public school in 2002. He subsequently served as vice president for the Core Knowledge Foundation, taught civics at Democracy Prep Public Schools, a network of high-performing charter schools based in Harlem, New York, and was a Senior Fellow and Vice President for External Affairs here at Fordham.  Robert's articles and op-ed columns on education have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, the New York Daily News, Education Next, and dozens of other publications. A frequent speaker and expert guest on education issues, he has appeared on the Fox News Channel, CNN, and elsewhere.Annie Morrison, Co-Founder and Principal Consultantwww.riveteducation.org. Link to instructional tool:https://riveteducation.org/navigating-the-instructional-materials-implementation-journey/As co-founder and principal consultant at Rivet Education, Annie works with state and local education agencies to develop and execute cohesive academic strategies to scale the use of high-quality instructional materials with a specific focus on the communications needed to execute those strategies well. Most recently, she has been supporting the Delaware, New Mexico, and Maryland Departments of Education with the implementation of HQIM.Before founding Rivet, Annie served as the Director of Communications for the Louisiana Department of Education, where she managed and led educator relations for the agency. During her seven years with the agency, she developed and executed state-wide and national public relations strategies related to the state's academic plan, impacting over 100 school systems and 50,000 eduSupport the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!