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Schools Say They Can’t Test for Dyslexia… But Is That True?
04 Nov 2025
01:39:04
Episode 147
Hey No BS Besties 💜
October was Dyslexia Awareness Month and we went LIVE for a special interactive taping of The Literacy View. This conversation gets to the heart of what matters most — truth, clarity, and every child’s right to learn to read.
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Evaluating for Dyslexia in the Schools
Can your school psychologist evaluate your child for dyslexia?
Many families are told to seek private testing but that is not the full story 🧐
We are bringing compassion, research, and real answers to this important issue.
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The Most Controversial Conversations in Literacy Right Now
24 Oct 2025
01:36:09
🔥 Episode 146
ConCon™ Controversial Conversations in Literacy™
Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unmissable. Unafraid.
Real teachers take on the hottest literacy debates from the Science of Reading and phonics to comprehension, instruction, and teacher PD. Authentic talk that bridges research and real classrooms.
🎙️ Watch and listen to The Literacy View — the bold education podcast where truth meets teaching.
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In 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.
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“This is a very big deal, because for a long time, people realized what was going on was not working. But nobody stood up and said it needs to change,” Ms. Hochul said…
Assemblymember Carroll is the leading literacy advocate in the legislature. His Dyslexia Task Force Act, which establishes an expert panel to create standards for universal screening for dyslexia, evidence-based literacy interventions and professional development for teachers, is the first major piece of dyslexia and literacy legislation ever passed by the legislature.
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53-Curriculum Champions vs. the Teacher Defenders with Kata Solow
02 Jan 2024
00:56:23
The One About: Curriculum Champions vs. the Teacher Defenders with Kata Solow “Right now, the Curriculum Champions are winning politically. But if they’re going to succeed in the classroom, they need to win over teachers on the ground. This piece is about how to do that.” – Kata Solow Article: Comprehensive Reading Curricula and Teacher Expertise: We Don’t Have to Choose November 30, 2023 by Kata Solow https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/comprehensive-reading-curricula-and-teacher- expertise-we-dont-have-choose Kata Solow Bio: Kata Solow is the Executive Director of the Goyen Foundation where she led its multi-year transformation process and created the Goyen Literacy Fellowship to recognize exceptional reading teachers. She is a former classroom educator, school administrator and field organizer. Goyen Foundation Website: https://www.goyen.io/
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52-Steve Dykstra’s Interpretation of Mark Seidenberg’s Slide Deck-“Where Does the Science of Reading Go From Here?” Season 3
15 Dec 2023
01:14:17
The 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 Yale presentation 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.pdf 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.
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51-Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is Often Wrong with Dr. Matt Burns-Season 3
13 Dec 2023
00:52:34
The One About… Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is Often Wrong with Dr. Matt Burns
“Flipping a coin would actually be better.” “And when it came to identifying the readers who were furthest behind, Burns said, the BAS performed even worse.” Matt Burns is a special education professor who conducted the first peer-reviewed study of the BAS. Article: “Benchmark Assessment System Reading Test is Widely Used and Often Wrong” APM Reports December 11, 2023 by Christopher Peak https://www.apmreports.org/story/2023/12/11/benchmark-assessment-system-reading-test- often-wrong Matt Burns Bio: https://education.ufl.edu/faculty/matthew-burns/
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50 The One About... Is 'Sold a Story' an incomplete and oversimplified picture of reading? Nick Covington's view-Season 3
08 Dec 2023
01:06:28
The One About… Is ‘Sold a Story’ an incomplete and oversimplified picture of reading? Nick Covington’s view “My goal with this piece is to capture the questions and criticisms that I have not just about the narrative of Sold A Story but of the broader movement toward “The Science of Reading,” and bring in other evidence and perspectives that inform my own. I hope to make the case that “The Science of Reading” is not a useful label to describe the multiple goals of literacy; that investment in teacher professionalization is inoculation against being Sold A Story; and that the unproductive and divisive Reading Wars actually make it more difficult for us to think about how to cultivate literate kids.” – Nick Covington Nick Covington bio: Nick is the creative director for the Human Restoration Project and former high school Social Studies teacher in Iowa public Schools. He promotes progressive education across the board. Nick aims to reestablish the idea of what school could be to one of student-centered success that relies on their ideas and knowledge instead of a dictated “future-ready” curriculum. Website: Humanrestorationproject.org Article: Unsettling the Science of Reading: Who is Being Sold a Story? https://www.humanrestorationproject.org/writing/who-is-being-sold-a-story-unsettling-the- science-of-reading
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Ep:49-The One About: Don’t Discard Comprehension Strategies with Jennifer Buckingham-Season 3
05 Dec 2023
00:57:03
The One About: Don’t Discard Comprehension Strategies with Jennifer Buckingham “The arguments against teaching comprehension skills and strategies are often framed in these ways: 1) Comprehension skills/strategies are not generic, transferable competencies … so it is a waste of time to teach them explicitly. 2) Reading comprehension is highly dependent on background knowledge … so an evidence-based approach to reading comprehension is to always embed instruction in a knowledge-building context. These two statements are only partly true.” – Jennifer Buckingham Article: Don’t Discard Comprehension Strategies June 22, 2023 https://fivefromfive.com.au/blog/dont-discard-comprehension-strategies/ Bio:“Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM is Director of Strategy and Senior Research Fellow at MultiLit, and Director of the Five from Five Project. Jennifer is the founder of the Five from Five project which provides evidence-based information on effective reading instruction. Her PhD research was on effective instruction for struggling readers. She has provided advice on reading instruction, curriculum and policy to the NSW, Victorian, South Australian and federal governments and was the chair of the expert advisory group to the federal government on a Year 1 literacy and numeracy assessment. Jennifer works with systems, schools and teachers to improve literacy instruction and assessment. She is a board member of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, an affiliate member of the La Trobe University SOLAR Lab and a member of the National Catholic Education Commission’s Standing Committee on Educational Excellence.”
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48 Season 3-The One About...Reading Curriculum Overhaul with Chalkbeat Journalist Alex Zimmerman
29 Nov 2023
00:49:30
The One About: Reading Curriculum Overhaul with Journalist Alex Zimmerman Is your school using a new reading curriculum for the first time this year? �� Do you feel prepared to transition to a new reading curriculum? �� Is your district “building the plane while flying it?” �� Teachers and school leaders are struggling to make the transition.
Alex Zimmerman Bio: Alex Zimmerman is a reporter at Chalkbeat New York, where he covers the largest school system in the country. Before covering schools, he focused on police accountability, LGBT issues, public health and transportation. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Village Voice, Vice and Atlas Obscura. Article: “How is NYC’s literacy curriculum mandate going? Teachers feel unprepared.” Chalkbeat November 27, 2023 https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2023/11/27/teachers-want-more-training-for-reading- curriculum-overhaul/
To contact Alex Zimmerman via email: azimmerman@chalkbeat.org
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47-The One About… Powerful Writing Instruction with Karen Harris-Season 3
21 Nov 2023
01:19:37
https://thinksrsd.com/The One About… Powerful Writing Instruction with Karen Harris We have a body of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and best practices that can make a meaningful difference in writing development for our students. The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model of instruction for writing results in meaningful improvements in students writing across grades 1-12. Bio: https://search.asu.edu/profile/1980816 Book: Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students Article: Karen R. Harris & Debra McKeown (2022) Overcoming barriers and paradigm wars: Powerful evidence-based writing instruction, Theory into Practice https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00405841.2022.2107334 See these orgs for PD for SRSD (Karen Harris has no financial relationship to either, but voluntarily advise both): www.thinkSRSD.com https://thinksrsd.com/ https://srsdonline.org/
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46: The One About… Nell Duke: What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading
11 Nov 2023
01:26:06
The One About… Nell Duke: What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading What does research tell us about cueing; what does research tell us about phonics instruction; what does research instruction tell us about teaching areas other than phonics; what does research tell us about causes of reading difficulty; how do psychometricians set cut scores for NAEP and other assessments; and what about decodable texts? Nell Duke shares her wealth of knowledge with us and gives us the real stories grounded in decades of research. Article: ILA, The Reading Teacher November 2, 2023 https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trtr.2258
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45: The One About… Selective Research Findings with Dr. Michael Paff
07 Nov 2023
01:05:39
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The One About… Selective Research Findings with Dr. Michael Paff As we turn back the clocks, it looks like some educators are trying to turn back the hands of time and poke holes in the Science of Reading. Article “Stories Grounded in Decades of Research What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading” Quote “While science of reading advocates claim to be research-based, decades of reading scholarship have recognized reading as complex, multidimensional, and mediated by social and cultural practices.” ILA, The Reading Teacher November 2, 2023 httpsila.onlinelibrary.wiley.comdoi10.1002trtr.2258
Dr. Michael Paff Bio Dr. Michael Paff is a school psychologist at a high school in upstate NY, a licensed psychologist in private practice at Psychological and Educational Solutions of the Hudson Valley (httpwww.psychedhv.com), and an adjunct professor in the school psychology program at Marist College. He has almost 20 years of experience working with students from pre-k thru college.
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🎙 Big Sky Literacy Summit – Dr. Antonio Fierro: Bridging Research, Practice & Multilingual Learners -136
In this live Big Sky Literacy Summit conversation, Dr. Antonio Fierro brings his unique perspective as a bilingual educator, literacy researcher, and advocate for multilingual learners. We dive into:
Big Takeaways: Why bridging research to practice is more urgent than ever — and how to make it real in diverse classrooms.
Multilingual Learners: Insights on what works, what doesn’t, and the myths that still hold schools back.
BS Practices to Drop: Three outdated literacy practices Antonio says we should ditch immediately.
Cheers-Worthy Moves: Evidence-based approaches worth celebrating and scaling.
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44: The One About: Writing Research with Stephen Ciullo and Alyson Collins
07 Nov 2023
01:16:49
The One About: Writing Research with Stephen Ciullo and Alyson Collins Article #1 The findings from this study raise substantial concerns about the preparation to teach writing general and special education teachers receive in their preservice program. “Special and General Education Teachers’ Beliefs About Writing and Writing Instruction” Steve Graham, EdD, Alyson A. Collins, PhD, and Stephen Ciullo, PhD https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00222194221092156 Article #2 More emphasis needs to be placed on teaching writing and reading together. Such instruction and research on its effectiveness needs to be expanded so that teachers and schools have access to a more nuanced, integrated, and spiraled model or combining writing, reading, and content instruction. “Writing Expository Essays from Social Studies Texts: A Self-Regulated Strategy Development Study” Collins, Alyson A.; Ciullo, Stephen; Graham, Steve; https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1306487 Dr. Stephen Ciullo Bio: Stephen Ciullo is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Texas State University. His research focuses on two topics. First, he studies the extent to which classroom writing instruction provided to students with disabilities aligns with research evidence, and how observed instruction relates to students’ writing performance. Second, Stephen is interested in interventions that enhance teachers’ effectiveness in the area of writing and content-area knowledge. Dr. Alyson Collins Bio: Alyson Collins is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University. She is a Dyslexia Therapist/Academic Language Therapist and is a member of the Academic Language Therapy Association.
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“In all cases, the evidence will evolve over time, but you are expected to apply the highest standards as they apply today – not to do you own thing until every possible research question has been resolved.”
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42: The One About… An Attorney’s View on The Reading Recovery Lawsuit? Do they have a case?
27 Oct 2023
00:49:53
The One About… An Attorney’s View on the Reading Recovery Lawsuit Do they have a case? What does this mean for Fountas and Pinnell? Will Ohio State University go in the same direction as Columbia University? John McGrath is a New York attorney representing parents and their children in meetings of school district Committees on Special Education and section 504. He also represents them in special education and section 504 due process hearings and appeals. He was a member of the Mineola School Board from 1997 to 2012. Email address: johnmcgrath@educationlawyer.com
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41: The One About… The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve Dykstra
20 Oct 2023
01:29:31
The One About… The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve Dykstra
The 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 widespread and enduring literacy gains or excitedly embrace newer and deeper methods that provide a path to near universal literacy gains across the English-speaking world.”
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40: The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein
18 Oct 2023
01:00:47
The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein Bio: Leah Mermelstein Consulting (LMC) collaborates with school districts, educational professionals and learning organizations to enhance K-6 literacy instruction and promote literacy development. Leah Mermelstein is a literacy thought leader, published author, and passionate writing, reading, and language development authority. Her latest book is We Do Writing. Website: https://www.leahmermelstein.com/ Article: “How Should We Combine Reading and Writing?” by Timothy Shanahan Important quote: “Given the extensive overlaps, it should be evident that combined instruction would be a lot more efficient. When a school is trying to accomplish higher achievement that kind of efficiency and teaching power is indispensable.”
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39: The One About… Multicomponent Literacy Instruction with Bruce Howlett
03 Oct 2023
01:03:07
The One About… Multicomponent Literacy Instruction with Bruce Howlett Article: Our Choice: Rapidly Translate, Evaluate and Adopt Innovative Literacy Methods or Prolong the Reading Wars Bruce Howlett with Caitlin S. Howlett, Ph.D. September 6, 2023 (Opinions presented are those of the guest authors and not necessarily those of SPELL-Links | Learning By Design. They are presented to generate new insights, critical thinking, and solutions for educators and learners.) Excerpt: “As we will see, scholars have questioned the major points of contention — explicit teaching versus implicit learning, and word recognition versus meaning – and found them to be false dichotomies; what the two camps see as opposing concepts are so interdependent as to be inseparable. From this fresh perspective these thought leaders have crafted a new path forward for developmental literacy instruction. This refreshing perspective has been hiding in plain sight, with its transformative concepts and methods wholly absorbed into the preexisting beliefs and values of both camps. So too, has a solution to the other pressing literacy improvement issue, the lack of a process to rapidly translate and evaluate innovative research into activities that any teacher could successfully use with any student. We have a choice – continue to debate illusionary conflicts, keep talking past each other and attempting to convert the opposition to our side, while pushing for more time-consuming training — or we can move forward, embracing concepts and methods that clearly supersede – but do not negate – our present beliefs, values and practices.” – Bruce and Caitlin Howlett, co- authors of Sparking the Reading Shift
Link to the Article https://learningbydesign.com/professional-development/spell-links-blogue/ Bio: Bruce Howlett applies his long experience in biological research at Cornell University when developing innovative instruction for his special education students. For over 30 years, Bruce has worked with literacy researchers, speech therapists, and reading teachers to create innovative instruction for long-struggling readers. Sparking the Reading Shift is his fifth project. Bruce believes in the power of innovative methods as his own difficulties with reading fluency, spelling and listening dissipated when, at the age of 40, he began working with a speech therapist on phonemic awareness lessons for their mutual students. Bruce is currently working on Sparking the Fluency Shift which combines 15 rehearsal activities that allow the student to practice challenging words and phrases before reading short stories that are arranged by Lexile Level. Contact: Facebook - www.facebook.com/bruce.howlett1 Twitter – Sparking the Reading Shift b7howlett@gmail.com
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37: The One About... Sam Bommarito (Dr. Sam) Presents a Centrist's View in the Reading Wars
07 Sep 2023
01:30:52
The One About… Sam Bommarito (Dr. Sam) Presents a Centrist’s View in the Reading Wars Article: “NC sees big increase in reading skills among K-3 students. Is the state back on track?” Keung Hui The News & Observer https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article277956948.html Dr. Sam believes that reading improvements are based on faulty, “phonics-heavy” assessments and the Science of Reading is not a “settled science.” Dr. Sam Bommarito (@doctorsam7) Dr. Bommarito is retired from full-time teaching after a 51-year career in education. That career included teaching at almost every grade from K through graduate school. He taught reading courses to teachers at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He’s made numerous presentations at ILA (formally IRA) conferences, including national conferences. In spring 2022, he was a featured speaker at the LitCon conference. Most of his career was spent working in Title 1 buildings as a reading specialist and/or staff developer. Those buildings were often highly successful, as demonstrated by national awards from the Secretary of Education In addition, He tweets daily about his various literacy endeavors (@DoctorSam7). He writes a weekly blog about literacy. Blog: https://doctorsam7.blog/
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36: The One About… Finding Your Outlet, Part 4 of the SUMMER SELF-CARE SERIES!
16 Aug 2023
00:45:31
The One About… Finding Your Outlet, Part 4 of the SUMMER SELF-CARE SERIES! You sign your kids up for every sport and after-school activity, but what do you do for YOU? The last episode of our SELF-CARE SUMMER SERIES is all about the importance of having FUN! Jen Zale gives practical tips for prioritizing “me” time and discusses how outlets are beneficial for our mental health.
Jen Zale has been in education for twenty-three years, and she is presently the district Elementary Literacy Leader for Kettering City Schools. She owns a fitness studio with one of her close friends who is also a teacher. StudioZ is located in Blue Ash, Ohio and offers over sixteen classes a week. Virtual classes are available! Website: https://studioz.life/ Facebook: Studio Z Join Jen on the dance floor!
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35: The One About… Self-Esteem and Confidence Part 3 of the Self-Care Series!
02 Aug 2023
01:08:40
The One About… Self-Esteem and Confidence Part 3 of the Self-Care Series! Jake Sussman, founder of Superpower Mentors, struggled with learning disabilities as a child and knows firsthand what it is like to feel misunderstood by professionals and adults. At the core of his program is the conviction that every mentee can tap into their hidden superpowers by connecting with someone who genuinely relates to their journey. Superpower Mentors is the only 1:1 online mentorship solution driven to empower thousands of students with Dyslexia and ADHD to successfully navigate traditional environments, from school to the workplace. Research-backed tactics and the power of relatability transform students into independent self-advocates. Website: http://www.superpowermentors.com Social Media: Linkedin Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jakesussmanlive/videos/the-forgotten-child/2752201695099912/
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Charles 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.
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34: The One About Nutrition and Cognition-Self Care Series
25 Jul 2023
01:09:25
Introducing Nicholas Giliberti, a dynamic individual with an unwavering dedication to nutrition, fitness, sports training, and physical therapy. With a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Hunter College and certification as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Nicholas has touched the lives of thousands of patients and clients, empowering them to embrace healthier lifestyles. His passion for inclusivity and adaptability shines through his certifications in Adaptive Fitness for clients with special needs, demonstrating his belief in the mantra: "if you have a body, you are an athlete," inspired by the words of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman. Nicholas's journey of excellence continues as a certified Olympic Trainer through the United States Olympic Committee. With his expertise, he has honed the skills to prepare elite athletes and fighters for the grandest stages of competition. However, Nicholas's pursuit of greatness doesn't stop there. He is on the verge of a momentous achievement, as he eagerly anticipates his upcoming graduation on September 12th, 2023, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. This advanced degree amplifies his ability to treat, rehabilitate, and optimize physical performance. Outside the realm of academia and training, Nicholas finds solace and inspiration in the world of mixed martial arts. As a recreational martial artist, he not only hones his skills but also imparts his knowledge to numerous professional athletes and fighters, elevating their performance and well-being.
**Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals.**
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33: The One About… Mindfulness and Stress Reduction with Rachel
11 Jul 2023
00:49:47
The One About… Mindfulness and Stress Reduction with Rachel The Literacy View is proud to present a Summer Self-Care Series! Mindful Teacher Rachel shares tips and strategies for teachers, students, and parents about Social Emotional Learning (SEL). You can follow Rachel on Instagram @mindfulteacherrachel or Twitter @teachrachelsor! She is the author of the World of Phonics Series which focuses on introductory phonics rules and concepts through stories with a social-emotional lens. https://amzn.to/3PMprWr
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32: The One About ...Nate Joseph's Analysis on Sor State Policies
20 Jun 2023
01:09:37
Are SoR laws working? What is the impact of SoR laws on the number of students at grade level? What type of policy factors have the greatest impact? Article: Https://www.teachingbyscience.com/sor-laws/ Nate Joseph’s books: https://teachingbyscience.com/books/ Nathaniel Hansford (Nate) is a teacher of 11 years, the author of the Scientific Principles of Teaching and the author of the Scientific Principles of Reading Instruction. Nate is the lead writer and content creator for Pedagogy Non Grata.
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“The linchpin is the principal and the assistant principal,” said Wiley Blevins, an early reading specialist who has helped train local teachers. “Them understanding what’s happening, being properly trained and having buy-in.” He added: “If you don’t have that, it’s going to fail.”
Article: “The Surprising Obstacle to Overhauling How Children Learn to Read,” by Troy Closson, New York Times May 25, 2023 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/nyregion/nyc-public-schools-reading.html “New York is the latest large city to join a national push to change how children are taught to read. But principals and teachers may resist uprooting old practices.”
Wiley W. Blevins Bio: Wiley Blevins has taught elementary school in both the United States and South America. A graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education, he has written over 15 books for teachers including Phonics from A to Z, Building Fluency, Teaching Students to Read Nonfiction, and most recently, A Fresh Look at Phonics, (Corwin Literacy 2016). He has authored elementary reading programs, conducted research on topics ranging from fluency to using decodable text, and regularly trains teachers throughout the U.S. and Asia. His current interests include using adaptive technology and working with districts to correct instructional and material deficits. Wiley lives in New York City and also writes children’s book. Wiley’s website: http://www.wileyblevins.com
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Jeremiah Short was a presenter for The National K-8 Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference (Lit Con) and discussed a Structured Literacy approach! Moreover, it was well received! How did he do it? Balanced Literacy proponents will absolutely want to hear about Jeremiah’s journey!
Blog: https://thephenomenalstudent.com/2023/05/09/phenomenal-reflection-its-new-but-i-like-it/ Jeremiah Short’s bio: Jeremiah Short is an educator with nine years of experience. He has written two books, As I Took My Walk With God Volumes I and II and has one resource, Phenomenal Intervention: The Playbook. In addition to writing books, he created several instructional routines: Phenomenal Word Power, T.I.D.E., Bloom's Units: Reading and The Phenomenal Classroom.
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Dr. Maureen Ruby has done it ALL! If your district is transitioning to evidence-based programs and practices, you need to listen! Maureen began her career as a dentist, but switched to teaching to help advocate for her son and other students like him struggling in school. Read Dr. Ruby’s bio here: Maureen F. Ruby, DMD, PhD, holds the Isabelle Farrington Endowed Chair in Social, Emotional, and Academic Leadership in the Farrington College of Education and Human Development at Sacred Heart University. An associate professor, Ruby is a dentist-turned-educator who represented the North Branford Public Schools as the 2000 Teacher of the Year and was a Connecticut State Teacher of the Year semifinalist. Maureen has worked at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels as a classroom teacher and reading consultant. She holds Connecticut certifications in elementary education, special education, remedial reading, literacy consultancy, and leadership. Upon receiving her PhD from the University of Connecticut in special education with a focus on literacy, Maureen served as program coordinator of the Graduate Reading Program at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) Department of Education for the 102 and 097 reading certifications new window) is a 30-minute video that shares some of the important lessons learned during the CEPL project. Upon her return to K–12 education, Maureen served in the New London Public Schools as supervisor of Professional Learning and Staff Development and in the Norwalk Public Schools as literacy supervisor and interim Director of Pupil Services and Special Education, and for seven years as assistant superintendent of the Brookfield Public Schools, Maureen’s leadership responsibilities as assistant superintendent included curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, human resources, and grant management. Her leadership has been recognized by both Sacred Heart University, where she was the Farrington College of Education Alumni Outstanding Administrator for 2018, and the University of Connecticut, where she was the Neag School of Education Outstanding Administrator for 2019 (opens in a new window). In addition to her current role at Sacred Heart University in Educational and Literacy Leadership, Maureen also serves as an adjunct at Fairfield University in the graduate program in reading. Her work has focused on reading, special education, English learners, assessment, curriculum, and social emotional learning. In addition to her doctorates in dental medicine and special education, she holds master's degrees in education (SCSU) and Materials Science (School of Engineering at UConn), and a bachelor's degree in biological sciences (UConn).
We will be discussing the article, “New York Is Forcing Schools to Change How They Teach Children to Read.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/nyregion/reading-nyc-schools.html Many principals are dissatisfied with the plan’s rollout. Can the chancellor make this work without buy-in? What does that do to trust and morale? F
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27: The One About ...Missy Purcell talks about Rebranding Balanced Literacy
10 May 2023
01:22:10
Dyslexia mom and former Balanced Literacy teacher, Missy Purcell, saw the Science of Reading light and now advocates for evidence-based literacy so that every child can learn to read.We asked Missy to speak with us and share thoughts about an infographic posted on the Reading Recovery website describing how Reading Recovery aligns to the Science of Reading (SoR) and Scarsborough’s Reading Rope. Missy’s youngest son, now eleven-years-old, was given the RR intervention in first grade, so she has a lot to say as a parent advocating for Structured Literacy.
Judy Boksner, a co-host on The Literacy View, has been in the education field for over 25 years. She is still very active in her field and in the trenches on a daily basis. Judy was trained in Reading Recovery back in 2013. She recognizes the inherent problems but also values certain aspects of her former training. She has devoted the last seven years diving deep into structured literacy and explicit instruction. Judy is trained in Orton Gillingham, Fundations, and additional structured literacy programs and interventions.
Faith Borkowsky taught first grade and has tutored Reading Recovery “graduates” who still needed intensive intervention.
The focus of tonight's episode is based on the infographic: https://readingrecovery.org/scarboroughs-rope-and-reading-recovery/ About Missy Purcell: Missy Purcell is the co-founder of Gwinnett Advocates for Dyslexia, a grassroots organization that advocates for evidenced based instruction in Gwinnett County. Additionally, she serves as the Education Chair with Decoding Dyslexia Georgia, DDGA, which advocates for change at the state level. Missy holds a degree in middle school education with 10+ years of experience in the classroom, grades 3rd-8th. She had stayed current in education practices by tutoring K-5 students in reading and writing using evidenced based instruction. Missy is married to Mark, the mother of three boys, Harrison, William, and Matthew and one furbaby, named Comet. When she’s not working or advocating, she can be found with coffee in hand at the tennis courts or the baseball fields cheering on her boys!
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“I know this discussion is likely to be unpopular among people who have embraced the SoR. The main response I’ve gotten to talks in which I’ve raised some of these issues is that the comments were rude, even mean-spirited, and not what the audience wanted to hear. That is itself symptomatic of a problem. My concerns are not about loyalty to a movement or affinity to an author or product. They are not about whose team a person is on. They are not about the people involved though they are about their work.” – Dr. Mark Seidenberg
We invited Dr. Tiffany Peltier to join us on The Literacy View to discuss Mark Seidenberg’s
Tiffany had concerns about the “science,” and nobody seemed to care. As a matter of fact, she was ostracized. Tiffany Peltier brings over 12 years of experience in the education field, serving as an elementary teacher in three different states, acting as an instructional coach to elementary teachers, and teaching undergraduate pre-service teachers within special education, learning, sciences, and literacy coursework at Texas A&M and the University of Oklahoma. She has also provided PL sessions for various schools and districts around early reading instruction and learning disabilities, been contracted with a state department of education to develop and provide Dyslexia Awareness training to educators across the state, and has provided PL opportunities to thousands of teachers, SLPs, school psychologists, and administration throughout the US as a National LETRS Independent Contractor. She has most recently worked as a Research Scientist specializing in teacher training, early literacy, and reading difficulties like dyslexia at the Collaborative for Student Growth at NWEA and is now the Lead Learning and Delivery Specialist in Literacy at NWEA and a Teacher Educator at the University of Georgia in the Dyslexia Master’s Program.
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Does the Science of Reading reject the importance of picture books for children learning to read? According to educator and author Nancy Bailey, “It’s hard to find Science of Reading enthusiasts emphasizing the importance of picture books. Picture books no longer appear to be a priority in early classes.” Lindsay Kemeny, a first-grade SoR teacher and proponent of evidence-based practices, strongly disagrees with statements made in this blog. Lindsay joins The Literacy View to clear up misconceptions and promote picture books for building vocabulary, language, and content knowledge. Nancy Bailey’s Article: “The Science of Reading and The Rejection of Picture Books” Lindsay Kemeny’s bio: Lindsay Kemeny is a seasoned elementary-school teacher who is currently teaching first grade. After her son was diagnosed with dyslexia and depression, she began her deep dive into effective literacy instruction for all children. She is a CERI certified. Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to being a classroom teacher, Lindsay has served as a teacher mentor and reading interventionist. She enjoys presenting locally and nationally, and co-hosting the Literacy Talks podcast. She is the author of the upcoming book, 7 Mighty Moves: Research- Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success. Her articles have appeared in The Reading League Journal, Dystinct Magazine, and IDA Perspectives. She lives in Utah with her husband and four children. You can follow her on Twitter @LindsayKemeny.
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How will schools adapt to prepare students for a future filled with all kinds of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools? What will teachers have to do? Can Chat GPT be a teacher’s best friend? Can it be helpful for kids with learning challenges? Should schools ban it? So many questions! Our international guest, Geoff Vaughan, has been keeping up with the trends and discusses the future of education on The Literacy View! Article: Don’t Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Teach with It. By Kevin Roose https://https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/technology/chatgpt-schools-teachers.html
Bio: Geoff Vaughan is a lecturer in English, Pedagogy, and ESL and a first-year doctoral school student at Eszterházy Károly Catholic University and Doctoral School of Education in Eger, Hungary. He holds a Master’s degree from Eszterházy Károly Catholic University and obtained his Bachelor’s degree and Teacher Diploma from the University of Stirling, UK. He has been a school educator for 25 years, teaching English across most school grades (4-12) in the UK and internationally, and is now researching learning and networked improvement communities of learning with a specialization in digital pedagogy and the role of Artificial Intelligence for Learning. His doctoral work is supervised by Dr. Szüts Zoltán and to date has published two academic papers and has recently presented his first abstract at an academic conference (ICAI) in Eger in March 2023.
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Naomi Peña has spent years fighting the NYC school system to help her dyslexic children. Finally, she’s working with the Department of Education to launch the Literacy Academy Collective, a pilot program founded by parents to better serve students with dyslexia. She has a lot to say about a recent article written by Alex Zimmerman and Yoav Gonen, journalists for THE CITY and Chalkbeat. As stated in the article, “Officials have begun to address what they see as some of the curriculum’s biggest shortcomings…Data obtained by THE CITY and Chalkbeat reveal for the first time how deeply enmeshed the Teachers College reading curriculum has become in classrooms serving the city’s youngest students — and how difficult it could be to unwind.” Peña talks to The Literacy View about her experiences and what she and other powerful parents are doing about it. Naomi Peña is a community and education activist. She is the VP of the District 1 Community Education Council and a co-collaborator on the first ever district-wide diversity admissions policy in NYC.
You can learn about the Literacy Academy Collective here: https://www.literacyacademycollective.org/
Article: “Hundreds of NYC elementary schools used a Teachers College reading curriculum Banks said ‘has not worked’”
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The Literacy View weighs in on the double header blogs, “Is Emily Hanford Right?” and “More on Hanford: Phonics Reform and Literacy Levels.” Joining us this week as our special guest is Marilyn Muller, a pro bono advocate for FAPE, Free Appropriate Public Education.
Our Guests Bio: Marilyn Muller is a pro bono advocate for “free” appropriate public-funded education (FAPE) to ensure each child gets what they most need to thrive, be proficiently literate, and prepared for further education, employment, and independent living. As the mom of Lauryn, a 15-year-old twice-exceptional dyslexic, Marilyn lived closest to systemic failures in both general and special education classrooms. As Lauryn struggled to acquire the foundational skills of early literacy, her "A" rated, publicly funded Massachusetts school district abandoned her educational and functional needs by solely implementing the K-3 Balanced Literacy curriculum and instruction. As a result, Marilyn had no other choice but to fund Lauryn's placement in a private school that employs Structured Literacy. Once Lauryn began receiving appropriate instruction, she thrived academically and later became student council President. These lived experiences have caused Marilyn to believe that literacy is an "equitable education." and social justice issue, so she's committed to raising and spreading awareness and facilitating positive change through her advocacy and charity.
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If educated parents find it difficult to fight a system that doesn’t serve them well, imagine other parents with less schooling. 👇
“I’m a lawyer, and I’m educated,” Walker said. “But when it came to my own child, I felt vulnerable and lost and overwhelmed.” - Symone Walker, co-chair of Arlington’s NAACP education committee
Article by Sarah Carr, journalist for the Hechinger Report https://hechingerreport.org/naacp-targets-a-new-civil-rights-issue-reading/
The Literacy View tackles the tough issues and asks some uncomfortable questions surrounding race, education, and social justice. ⚖️
Special Guests: Tre Hadrick (Mr. Lit) https://linktr.ee/mrlitedu Isabel Simmons https://twitter.com/isabel_simmons3
Book recommendation: "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/dXEkFkh
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On this episode of The Literacy View, we discuss: Emily Hanford’s “Sold a Story” podcast ☑️ The “Call for Rejecting the Latest ‘Reading Wars’” letter ☑️ The “Parents Say Enough” response letter ☑️ Dr. Rasinski’s response letter ☑️ AND… FLUENCY‼️ All letters posted below Parent letter http://hechingerreport.org/opinion-parents-say-enough.../ 58 literacy “experts” letter https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-a-call-for-rejecting.../ Tim Rasinski https://openletter.earth/why-i-signed-an-open-letter-to-parents-and-others-concerned- about-children-who-struggle-in-learning-to-read-bc111721 PBS News Hour letter https://readingrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Concern-letter-to-PBS.pdf Dr. Rasinski’s bio Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D. Professor of Reading Education Reading and Writing Center Kent State University 401 White Hall Kent, OH 44242 trasinsk@kent.edu ; 330-672-0649 website: www.timrasinski.com Twitter: @timrasinski1
Timothy Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award-winning reading clinic. He also holds the Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership. Tim has written over 250 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 50 books or curriculum programs on reading education. He is author of the best-selling books on reading fluency The Fluent Reader and The Megabook of Fluency. Tim’s scholarly interests include reading fluency and word study, reading in the elementary and middle grades, and readers who struggle. His research on reading has been cited by the National Reading Panel and has been published in journals such as Reading Research Quarterly, The Reading Teacher, Reading Psychology, and the Journal of Educational Research. Tim is the first author of the fluency chapter for the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume IV. Tim served a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association and was co-editor of The Reading Teacher, the world's most widely read journal of literacy education. He has also served as co-editor of the Journal of Literacy Research. Rasinski is past president of the College Reading Association, and he has won the A. B. Herr and Laureate Awards from the College Reading Association for his scholarly contributions to literacy education. In 2010 Tim was elected to the International Reading Hall of Fame and he is also the 2020 recipient of the William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association. In a 2021 study done at Stanford University Tim was identified as being among the top 2% of scientists in the world. Prior to coming to Kent State Tim taught literacy education at the University of Georgia. He taught for several years as an elementary and middle school classroom and reading intervention teacher in Omaha, Nebraska. Tim is a veteran of the United States armed forces.
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Say farewell to 2022 with our countdown of the most overused and irritating buzzwords and soundbites in education, as chosen by our viewers! Come join the fun with The Literacy View ‘s New Year’s Eve celebration!
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The One About… “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Halls of Central High: Military veterans are ‘unqualified’ to be teachers. Just like everyone else.”
Robert Pondiscio’s article appeared in Commentary Magazine’s January 2023 issue on education. Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the author of How the Other Half Learns. For his full bio, see the website, AEI.org. Join us as we discuss, among other things:
Inadequate teacher training
Cash-cow teacher education programs at universities
Placing military veterans in classrooms to solve the teacher shortage.
Here’s a link to his article: https://www.commentary.org/articles/robert-pondiscio/military-veterans-ed-school/
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https://youtu.be/tvOY6b-83S8The One About: “Parents Say Enough with the Strawman, Fix Reading Education Based on the Science”
Ashley Roberts, founder of The Dyslexia Initiative and author of an impassioned opinion letter responding to the 58 “literacy experts” that appeared in the Hechinger Report, joins us on The Literacy View! She is the parent of a dyslexic and dysgraphic child and a fierce advocate for all children. Her opinion letter was signed by over 1300 parents, educators, and children. Don’t miss this episode where we present the parents’ view!
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Natalie Wexler's article, New Podcast Examines Why Teachers Have Been 'Sold a Story' on Reading Instruction caused quite a stir.
Why? Wexler believes phonics is only part of the story.
She writes, "But here's the problem: If we don't simultaneously focus our failures with regard to comprehension and writing instruction- the latter of which is crucial in familiarizing students with the complex syntax of written language, among other things- we may JEOPARDIZE THE PROGRESS NOW BEING MADE IN TEACHING PHONICS."
In this episode, Natalie Wexler explains her article for teachers, parents, and educational leaders.
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Big Sky Literacy Summit, Day 2: Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik – From Neuroscience to Scalable Human & AI Tutoring
How 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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Natalie Wexler's article in Forbes Magazine about Emily Hanford's new podcast, Sold a Story, is the topic of MANY discussions. Join Faith, Judy, and Mary - three experienced teachers working with children daily- to hear THEIR DISCUSSION.
Why? The Literacy View is a REAL TALK for TEACHERS, PARENTS, and TAXPAYERS. The Literacy View doesn't pretend to know all the answers but wants people to think.
Tune in to hear THE LITERACY VIEW break apart Wexler's thought-provoking article.
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