The Teachers Talk Shop Podcast
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The Teachers Talk Shop Podcast
Top educators, authors, and literacy experts answer questions from teachers.
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Relentless: One district’s story of literacy improvement and sustained success
The transformative journey of the Waterbury, CT school district's literacy instruction highlights the commitment to evidence-based practices and the s...
Tips, Tools, and Templates for Dynamic Coaching
Educator Julie Wright shares tips, tools, and templates you can use to coach at the planning table and bring to life in the classroom. She also discus...
3 Ways to Kick-Start Your Literacy Coaching
Every child deserves to have a teacher who has a thinking partner. That’s because the work we do in schools is too complicated to go at it alone. Ju...
Explicit Phonics Instruction: A District’s Path to English Learner Success
Join educational leaders from Kennett Consolidated School District—Heather Collins, Jennifer Miller, and Brenna Austin—as they share their ongoing jou...
Leading Through Challenges: Recommendations for Sustaining Change
Dr. Alicia Thompson, former superintendent of Wichita Public Schools, shares her firsthand experiences navigating the highs and lows of leadership in...
English Learners and the SoR: What We Know From Meta-analysis
Join us as we sit down with Nate Hansford, educator and author, to talk about English learners and what we know from meta-analysis research and the Sc...
Home - School Connections: Creating Pathways for Student Success
Washington state educators, founders of Read Washington, and co-authors of a chapter in the book, Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing, Amy Fleish...
Win, Win, Win: Creating Community Involvement in Literacy Efforts
Mike Poore, former superintendent of the Little Rock Public Schools, sits down with Jennifer Nigh to discuss how students win, win, win when community...
Family Engagement: Bridging Classroom Curriculum and At Home Learning
Expert educator, experienced administrator, and advocate for equitable learning opportunities, Megan Lorio delves into the vital role of family engage...
Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Reading Fluency
Dr. Lynne Kulich, educator and co-author of the book, The Fluency Development Lesson: Closing the Reading Gap, sits down with Jennifer Nigh to talk ab...
Professional Learning That Works
In this call for relevant, doable professional development for all stakeholders—parent to superintendent—Kareem Weaver and David Liben stress the need...
The Urgent Issue of Usability
Kareem Weaver and David Liben tackle the pressing but not often prioritized issue of instructional materials’ usability—clarifying what’s needed and e...
Putting the Sciences of Reading into Action
Every educator knows the importance of foundational skills, and of building student engagement and ownership while teaching these skills. First-grade...
Differentiating Instruction for Advanced Readers
Author and educational consultant Dr. Nancy Young discusses—from both an educator and parental perspective—the unique needs and opportunities for gift...
The Science of Dyslexia
While the research on dyslexia is still evolving, much of it is solid and clear. Author, researcher, and literacy expert Jan Hasbrouck draws from both...
The Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction
For decades Diane Leddy has been developing a writing approach that begins with Backward Design and emphasizes understanding to build background knowl...
Driving Reading Comprehension Through Cultural Relevancy
Literacy and bilingual experts Allison Briceno and Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica and teacher Claire Hood discuss culturally and linguistically sustaining p...
Power Tools for Growing Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension
Educator, school leader, and literacy curriculum expert David Liben explains the effectiveness of knowledge-building as a core part of literacy learni...
Metacognition—The Missing Link in Reading Instruction
Extensive research demonstrates the essential role that metacognition plays in reading comprehension. Reading expert Peter Afflerbach explains clearly...
The Science and the Art of Reading Fluency
Fluency experts Tim Rasinski and Lynne Kulich shed light on all the benefits of fluency mastery—automaticity and expression, but also improvement in w...
Leveraging Knowledge for Reading Success
Renowned researcher Gina Cervetti discusses the cognitive benefits of incorporating students’ personal, experiential, and cultural knowledge into lite...
AAPI Voices in the Classroom
Jessica Velasco, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educator and Consultant, joins Patty McGee for a look at today’s classroom through an AAPI lens. ...
Equity and the Sciences of Reading
Patty McGee and Dr. Rachael Gabriel discuss the intersection of equity and the Sciences of Reading. They explore research-based strategies for differe...
The Sciences of Reading and Small-Group Instruction
Dr. Adria Klein and Patty McGee discuss how small-group instruction advances the Sciences of Reading by enabling flexibility, providing opportunities...
A Practical Approach to the Sciences of Reading
What are we learning about how children learn to read?
And how does that inform our instructional practices or accelerate student learning?
The Sciences of Reading and the Whole Child
Understanding the evolving research about how children learn is critical in bolstering reading success. Dr. Rachael Gabriel and Dr. Peter Afflerbach d...
Joyful Stories
During challenging times, joyful stories are more important than ever.
Christine Taylor-Butler, author of more than 80 books and stories for yo...
Writing Made Simple
When we simplify writing instruction it becomes joyful, meaningful and deeply fulfilling for everyone involved.
Patty McGee, author of ‘Writer’s...
Asset-Based Support for Newcomers
What can we do to meet the needs of newcomer students in our schools? Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes discusses how to create welcoming environments for t...
Trauma-Informed Care in Education
Restorative practitioner Steve Fiedeldy joins Patty McGee to discuss the importance of understanding and addressing trauma in an educational community...
Expanding the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading refers to a much-discussed body of research around how students learn to read. But what could be missing from the conversation?...
Agency & Engagement
What is agency? And how is it supported by engagement in the classroom?
Co-authors of WIRE for Agency, Jean Hayhurst and Jill DeRosa, join Patty...
Collaborative Writing
Leah Mermelstein, author of ‘"We-Do" Writing: Maximizing Practice to Develop Independent Writers, talks with author and educator Patty McGee about how...
Creating Affirming Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students
Author / educator Patty McGee and writer / social activist Lena Schmidt explore the work of creating spaces that affirm the identities of LGBTQIA+ stu...
Vocabulary Development for Newcomers
Dr. Margarita Calderón discusses best practices for vocabulary development for newcomers and other multilingual learners. Learn more at TeachersTalkSh...
Interactive Writing at Any Distance
Literacy expert C.C. Bates, author of Interactive Writing: Developing Readers Through Writing, talks with author and educator Patty McGee about how te...
Gender and Intersectional Teaching
What voices and gendered perspectives do students experience in your classroom? How can you develop a more inclusive teaching practice? Author and edu...
Culturally Responsive Teaching: the Why, the How, and the Impact
Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent of Ithaca City School District, shares his insights on the process, the pedagogies and the necessity of implementing...
Conquering Dyslexia-The Case for Early Identification and Intervention
Dr. Jan Hasbrouck describes the latest research on dyslexia, its early warning signs, and what families and educators can do to support success with s...
Common Myths About Dyslexia—And the Facts that Debunk Them
Dr. Jan Hasbrouck defines dyslexia, clears up common misconceptions, and shares why this topic matters so much to her and should matter to everyone, i...