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All For Literacy

Lexia

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 28

The All for Literacy podcast connects you with established and emerging voices in the national literacy conversation to map a path forward informed by the science of reading. Through monthly podcasts, hosted by Lexia’s Chief Learning Officer Dr Liz Brooke, this series forges connections between literacy research and educators’ knowledge and skills. This is a conversation that will have a real impact on teachers and students, with actionable information and research designed to support our goal of literacy for everyone. All for Literacy brings together researchers, educators, and experts to elevate literacy in America and create real equity in the classroom.

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🇺🇸 USA - languageLearning
28/02/2025
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27/02/2025
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Teaching the Teachers With Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller

Season 4 · Episode 2

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 • Duration 51:06

In Season 4, Episode 2, Dr. Truckenmiller joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for an in-depth conversation about implementing research-backed literacy practices sustainably in real-world classroom settings.

Dr. Truckenmiller currently collaborates with school districts to improve decision-making based on writing and reading assessment within the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework, ensuring all students receive equitable access to evidence-based instruction, according to their strengths and needs. She shares her expertise in applying the science of reading with listeners, including actionable information about:

Appropriately using assessment to select appropriate and specific interventions
Reframing assessments to better serve all students
Using subskill analysis to better approach instructional targets
Cohesively connecting reading and writing instruction

For links to resources referenced in the episode, visit AllForLiteracy.com

About Adrea Truckenmiller

Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller serves as an associate professor at Michigan State University, where she conducts research in the special education and school psychology programs. She is also the co-developer of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) master’s degree program and currently collaborates with school districts to improve decision-making based on writing and reading assessment within the MTSS framework.

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The Science of Reading Policy Status With Casey Sullivan Taylor

Season 4 · Episode 1

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 47:01

The best intervention is prevention, explains Casey Sullivan Taylor, policy director for early literacy for ExcelinEd. This education resource aims to ensure the success of every student through student-centered, state-based policy solutions.

The former reading teacher, interventionist, and literacy coach joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for an in-depth exploration into how literacy policy trickles down into district changes, professional development programs, and classroom activities with one ultimate goal—driving student success.

Gain an open-door look into how leaders in states like Mississippi and North Carolina have used policy and implementation to turn around literacy rates and support student learning at all levels and understand the keys to success for creating change through state-directed guidance.

Episode Breakdown

(00:52) - How Sullivan Taylor became involved in education

(04:29) - The Mississippi Marathon: Driving literacy change in Mississippi

(07:38) - Applying Mississippi Lessons in North Carolina

(10:20) - How state size and population affect policy implementation

(13:40) - Empowering districts with top-down policy

(17:12) - Resources for assessing policy status

(18:56) - Resources for educators and parents to encourage literacy success

(24:45) - Assessing teacher application of knowledge

(27:20) - Trends in literacy policy and literacy in general

(30:15) - Origins of the spotlight on literacy in this country

(33:20) - The criticality of policy

(39:50) - What makes Sullivan Taylor hopeful for the future of literacy

Join our community of listeners & explore mentioned resources on All For Literacy today!

Making Changes to Drive Student Success With Dena Mortensen

Season 2 · Episode 7

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • Duration 55:17

“There's nothing that's going to change student achievement more powerfully than the teacher, but it's very difficult for the teacher to do that job if they don't have support from leadership at the top,” Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. explains in Episode 7 of All For Literacy™.

Mortensen sits down with host Dr. Liz Brooke to discuss a boots-on-the-ground perspective about implementing the science of reading. An elementary reading and language arts supervisor for Waterbury Public Schools in Waterbury, Connecticut, Mortensen offers listeners a detailed look into how the school district is making changes to improve student literacy rates. Mortensen also discusses her involvement with the documentary “Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars,” directed and produced by All For Literacy Episode 6 guest Harvey Hubbell V.

Mortensen and Brooke explore how to:

Encourage teachers to adopt the use of progress-monitoring data
Make a dedication to evidence front and center
Repurpose balanced literacy and whole language materials
Support teachers as they learn about the science of reading
Make in-classroom coaching accessible to all

Explore the show notes for links to people and resources mentioned in the episode. Subscribe to All For Literacy today and never miss an episode.

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Sparking Educational Change Through Documentary Film With Harvey Hubbell V

Season 2 · Episode 6

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 • Duration 25:27

“This has been a long, crazy journey of me trying to figure out what the heck is going on with education,” says Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V in Season 2, Episode 6 of All For Literacy™.

Hubbell sits down with host Dr. Liz Brooke for an insightful look into how documentary films affect the educational system and the science of reading movement. His company, Captured Time Productions, has released several education-related documentaries, including “Dislecksia: The Movie” which focuses on the misunderstood subject of dyslexia, and “Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars,” which takes a never-before-seen look at the challenging process of learning to read.

Gain an in-depth understanding of how these documentaries fuel the greater literacy conversation, the critical choices made in each film to tell stories in digestible and impactful ways, and where the next need for advocacy is to make the most significant difference in the lives of students.

Tune into All For Literacy today to gain an exclusive look at Hubbell’s films, and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode!

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How Social Media Can Boost the Science of Reading With Jessica Farmer

Season 2 · Episode 5

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • Duration 34:45

What role can social media play in advancing the science of reading movement?

Recorded live during Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning 2024 in New Orleans, host Dr. Liz Brooke sits down with literacy influencer Jessica Farmer to discuss how social media provides an effective platform for transferring data-backed practices to educators, administrators, and parents. A former first grade teacher, Farmer shares actionable activities and tips with more than 300,000 followers on her Farmer Loves Phonics accounts on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Farmer shares how to:

Spot literacy misinformation on social media
Support teachers as they go through rigorous professional learning while also teaching
Use evidence-based practices at home with children
Make quick changes today in the classroom and see real results
Use social media to complement formal professional learning

In this special All For Literacy episode, listeners at the live recording had the opportunity to ask Farmer specific questions about the role of certain platforms in literacy education and enjoy memorable audience interactions.

Listen to Episode 5 to understand another side of the science of reading movement. And don’t forget to subscribe to All For Literacy and never miss an episode.

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Fostering Educational Equity With Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett

Season 2 · Episode 4

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 • Duration 01:01:00

“I can’t talk about how I understand the research without first going into…the history and the experiences of the communities that I’m looking to serve,” Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett says in Season 2, Episode 4 of All For Literacy. Host Dr. Liz Brooke has a compassionate discussion with Generett about understanding the lived experiences of students and educators and how to provide support so both can thrive.

Generett currently serves as dean, professor, and the Noble J. Dick Endowed Chair of Community Outreach at the School of Education at Duquesne University. Her teaching and research work aim to enhance educators' skills and habits so they can effectively teach diverse populations of students.

Gain thoughtful and research-backed insight into how educators can create truly equitable systems, understand education as a human system, and foster meaningful learning and relationships while considering diverse histories and lived experiences. Educational leaders will especially benefit from Generett’s deep look into her co-authored book, Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership.

Strengthen your classrooms with useful tips for navigating challenging moments, especially those often exacerbated by the realities of power, privilege, and different lived experiences.

Episode Breakdown

(01:58) – How Generett’s own educational experience influenced her professional career (11:24) – Leading during challenging times (i.e. the pandemic) (16:08) – Seminal studies on leadership in education (25:03) – Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership (26:21) – Education as a human system (27:51) – Building teams with good relationships (31:25) – The importance of stories (38:17) – Supporting leaders in creating equitable systems (43:22) – Flipping deficit-oriented stories to create change (53:42) – How districts are embracing the work that needs to be done

Join our community of listeners and never miss an episode. Subscribe to All For Literacy today!

Using the Science of Writing to Support Literacy Instruction With Dr. Young-Suk Kim

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 • Duration 55:58

How intrinsically linked are the skills for reading and writing?

In Season 2, Episode 14 of All For Literacy, Dr. Young-Suk Kim joins host Dr. Liz Brooke for a technically in-depth conversation about the interconnectedness of reading and writing skills.

In tandem with a provided visual aid, Kim and Brooke deeply explore the Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Writing (DIEW). Proposed by Kim after her extensive research into the subject of literacy, the DIEW model breaks down individual components needed to master writing skills which include reading skills often discussed on All For Literacy.

After listening, educators and administrators will understand how to:

Shape instruction planning around foundational skills
Optimize student success by integrating reading and writing instruction
Implement differentiated instruction by using screeners and assessments

Kim’s evidence-backed model provides actionable guidance for listeners who want to strengthen reading and writing instruction to best support their students’ entire academic journey. Tune into Episode 14 of All For Literacy for a masterclass on translating the science behind language and literacy development in daily classroom practices.

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Supporting Teachers Through Adolescent Literacy Efforts With Rhonda Nelson

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • Duration 58:21:00

“You could have the best curriculum, but without teachers understanding what you're asking of them or why they need to shift their practice, there will always be…distrust in the curriculum,” Rhonda Nelson says in this episode of All For Literacy with host Dr. Liz Brooke.

Rhonda Nelson is the curriculum instruction and assessment coordinator for the Bettendorf Community School District in Bettendorf, Iowa. Having previously served as a classroom teacher and earned a dyslexia certification, Nelson is now a doctoral candidate in reading science at Mount St. Joseph University.

Nelson brings a boots-on-the-ground viewpoint to All For Literacy for a discussion about critical topics in education:

Concerning data trends from The Nation’s Report Card
The need for teachers of all grades to understand the science of reading
How to best support teachers as they implement evidence-based practices
Strengthening the bidirectional relationship between educators and researchers
Inspiring teachers of all subjects to include literacy instruction

While this episode’s discussion is wide and varied, one common theme emerges—how to best support teachers during adolescent literacy instruction. Tune in for actionable advice derived from a firsthand perspective, and subscribe to All For Literacy to catch new episodes.

Episode Breakdown

(01:43) – Nelson’s journey to her current position

(09:20) – Current teacher challenges and concerning NAEP data trends

(14:20) – How to best support teachers when implementing evidence-based practices

(18:25) – Importance of shared consensus across classrooms, schools, and districts

(21:10) – Strengthening the relationship between educators and researchers

(26:54) – How Nelson balances educational work with a Master’s program

Research Insight Into Adolescent Literacy with Dr. Sharon Vaughn and Dr. Jeanne Wanzek

Season 2 · Episode 12

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 • Duration 57:22

Are you implementing up-to-date research findings in your school or classroom?

Season 1 of All For Literacy frequently touched on the issue of connecting educators with new and established research and how to best apply evidence-based findings in the classroom. To kick off Season 2, two influential education researchers join host Dr. Liz Brooke for an enlightening discussion about current research and how findings translate into everyday classroom practices.

Tune into this episode to hear from Dr. Sharon Vaughn and Dr. Jeanne Wanzek. Vaughn is the Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education and the executive director of The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas at Austin. Wanzek is a professor and Currey-Ingram Endowed Chair in the department of special education at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.

The discussion deeply explores the guests’ areas of research on adolescent and upper-grade literacy, improving interventions with additional components, weaving literacy throughout the entire school day, and Tier 1 instruction.

Educators will gain evidence-based strategies to implement day to day to strengthen literacy levels across subjects and grade levels. Join Lexia® for an all-new season of All For Literacy, and subscribe to never miss an episode.

Episode Breakdown

(04:06) – Wanzek’s professional journey

(06:37) – Vaughn’s professional journey

(12:38) – Wanzek’s and Vaughn’s relationship as mentor and mentee

(17:34) – Takeaways from The Nation’s Report Card results

(21:07) – How to strengthen interventions through strategic integration

(24:28) – How to weave literacy instruction through the whole class schedule

(30:06) – The differences in the science of reading across grade levels

10 Conversations About Literacy in 30 Minutes

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • Duration 35:59

Whether you are a loyal All for Literacy listener or tuning in for the first time, Episode 11 is for you. In this podcast episode, host Dr. Liz Brooke journeys through season one of All For Literacy, recapping insight and common threads discussed with key industry voices.

Liz shares highlights from discussions with Emily Hanford, Kareem Weaver, Dr. Kymyona Burke, Dr. Shayne Piasta, and other valued guests while providing further conclusions and food for thought.

This episode covers the relationship between the pandemic and literacy levels, literacy as a civil right, integrating technology to empower educators, educational policy, multilingualism, differentiated literacy needs, research-based practices, and other related topics.

Catch up on what you missed before next season or to deepen your understanding of what you have learned all year. Tune in to relive the premiere season of All For Literacy and set the stage for 2024!

Episode Breakdown

(01:36) – Emily Hanford and what the pandemic taught us about learning to read

(04:39) – Kareem Weaver: Literacy is a civil right

(08:46) – Carl Hooker: Informed, empowered and equipped teachers are key

(11:14) – Trisha DiFazio and Allison Roeser: Social Emotional Learning is the plate

(14:34) – Dr. Kymyona Burke: Relationships and accountability

(17:40) – Dr. Claude Goldenberg: The Reading Wars are damaging for our schools

(22:50) – Dr. Tiffany Hogan: Identification, Intervention, and Implementation

(27:25) – Dr. Maryanne Wolf: Neuroscience and Dyslexia

(30:12) – Dr. Shayne Piasta: Bringing research to the classroom

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