Literacy Talks

A PODCAST WITH FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON LITERACY, LEARNING, AND TEACHING 

Season 1

MTSS in the Spotlight

MTSS is more than a hot topic or a trend in literacy teaching and learning. In this Literacy Talks podcast episode, our three experts share their insights into making a Multi-Tiered System of...

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Decodable Text: Training Wheels for Reading

Decodable text can be a critical component of what you do as a reading teacher. In this episode of Literacy Talks, hear three experts explore the learning connection between phonics instruction and...

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Season 2

Dyslexia: What Every Teacher Needs to Know

Too often, parents, classroom teachers, administrators, and even pediatricians have difficulty identifying the signs of dyslexia. Students are sometimes adept at hiding their reading struggles…and...

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Teaching: Where Science and Art Connect

Teaching is an art, and yes, it’s a science as well. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our three literacy experts talk about both the art and science of teaching. They unpack the need for educators...

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Season 3

Plain Talk 2023: Growing Literacy Momentum

Whether you attended the March 2023 Plain Talk Conference in New Orleans or wish you did, this Literacy Talks episode will give you a front-row seat for an insightful wrap-up on all the news and...

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Space and Grace: The Drive for Improvement

As schools and districts transform literacy instruction, invest in new professional learning for teachers, and train literacy coaches to implement instruction anchored in the science of reading, a...

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Reading: The Numbers Help Tell the Story

Reading and literacy statistics offer valuable insights. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our trio of reading experts takes a helpful look at the numbers of reading. The “one in five” stat...

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More Than a Few Words About Vocabulary

Once students can master decoding, their vocabularies can blossom. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our trio of literacy experts tackles the challenges and joys of helping students build their...

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Encouraging a Love of Reading

How can we, as educators, caregivers, and family members, encourage a love of reading in students? This episode of Literacy Talks explores the challenges and joys of teaching students to read, our...

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IDA 2022 Conference Recap

In November 2022, our Literacy Talks hosts attended the International Dyslexia Association’s 73rd annual conference. In this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to travel with them virtually as...

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Being Intentional about the “Why!”

The reading pendulum is swinging, and in this episode of Literacy Talks, our reading experts talk candidly about how to frame and navigate the changing priorities and emphases. This conversation...

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Brave Voices for Literacy

Our Literacy Talks trio of hosts took time to reflect on the things they’re grateful for and what they’re looking forward to in the months ahead. From the strides their own children are making in...

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Podclassed

Explore current educational topics from a variety of perspectives and learn practical solutions for the challenges facing educators.

Season 1

Innovations in Education: Project-Based Learning

July 25, 2018   |   Duration: 00:38:59   |   With Laura Axtell Featuring John Larmer, Nick Provenzano SEASON 1, EPISODE 6   In this episode, Laura speaks to experts, a parent, and a current student...

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Season 2

Season 3

Creating Culturally Competent Classrooms

October 15, 2019   |   Duration: 00:43:22   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Rann Miller     SEASON 3, EPISODE 6   Rann Miller, educator, writer, and trainer, shares his insights and suggestions...

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Increasing Family Engagement in Schools

October 01, 2019   |   Duration: 00:39:40   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Sarah Sayko, Dr. Hollins-Sims, Dr. Zesiger   SEASON 3, EPISODE 5 Increasing engagement with the families of our...

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Decodable Text, Leveled Text, and All the Rest

August 06, 2019   |   Duration: 00:24:51   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Dr. Amy Murdoch     SEASON 3, EPISODE 1   Dr. Amy Murdoch discusses the importance of text in reading instruction for...

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Season 4

Closing the Achievement Gap, Part II

March 17, 2020   |   Duration: 00:36:10   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Dr. Tyrone Howard, Dr. Julie Washington, Dr. Patrick Tudryn, Keith Dysarz season 4, EPISODE 6 Our four guests continue...

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Closing the Achievement Gap, Part I

March 17, 2020   |   Duration: 00:26:03   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Dr. Tyrone Howard, Dr. Julie Washington, Dr. Patrick Tudryn, Keith Dysarz SEASON 4, EPISODE 5 Four guests share...

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The Importance of Social Emotional Learning

March 18, 2021   |   Duration: 00:25:37   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Dr. Ivy Bonk   SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 Dr. Ivy Bonk joins Laura Axtell on Podclassed as they discuss the impact of childhood...

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Game-Changing Resources for Special Education

January 21, 2020   |   Duration: 00:36:20   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Dr. Wendy Thompson SEASON 4, EPISODE 1 An experienced educator discusses the value of communication with students in...

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Season 5

Season 6

Is Anxiety the New Learning Disability?

February 02, 2021   |   Duration: 00:35:33   |   With Reading Horizons Featuring Dr. Lori Desautels   season 6, EPISODE 1 To kick off Season 6 of Podclassed, Dr. Lori Desautels explores the impact...

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