Send us a text 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...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text 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: ...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text 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 ...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text The One About… Margie Gillis on Storytelling and Oral Language One way to enrich children's language experience is through the use of storytelling. Many studies have shown that children build vocabulary, use more complex sentences, and improve comprehension when frequently exposed to stories Margie Gillis, Ed.D. founded Literacy How to bring knowledge-to-practice research to the classroom. Since it was founded, Literacy How has advanced teaching and learning by helping thousands o...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text 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. Bommarit...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text 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 Liter...
Aug 16, 2023•47 min
Send us a text 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 d...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us a text 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 adapta...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Send us a text 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...
Jul 11, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us a text 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 Pedag...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text “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 “Ne...
Jun 08, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text 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...
Jun 02, 2023•59 min
Send us a text 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 Sacr...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Send us a text 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 grad...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text “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 th...
Apr 18, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text 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 clea...
Apr 03, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text 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 Ro...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text Dr. Leslie Lau d is the founder of Think SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) for reading and writing. She is a writer, researcher, and leader in the "science of writing" instruction. https://www.thinksrsd.com/ Providing Reading Intervention for Students in Grades 4 to 9 https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/WWC-practice-guide-reading-intervention-full-text.pdf Nate Joseph’s article “What’s Better for Reading Comprehension: Strategy or Content Knowledge Instruction?...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text 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 curricul...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text 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. Shanahan on Literacy blogs: https://shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/is-emily-hanford-right#sthash.toXSVEy4.dpbs https://shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/more-on-hanford-phonics-reform-and-literacy-levels#sthash.TNWflUap.dpbs Ou...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text “Final Grade: C+: The program is not research based, IE most of the principles are not supported by the meta-analysis data.” - Nate Joseph Nate discusses his findings and how he does it! He says he is “just a teacher,” geeking out on the research. Tune in!! Article: https://www.teachingbyscience.com/fountas-and-pinnell-meta-analysis Follow Nate on Twitter: @NateJoseph19 Nate’s books: https://www.teachingbyscience.com/books Nate’s blog: https://www.pedagogynongrata.com/ BREAKING Ne...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text 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 tackle...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text 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-a...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text The One About: The Literacy View Wraps Up 2022 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! BREAKING News: A revolutionary breakthrough in dyslexia intervention is HERE!/Dysolve-Created By Dr. Coral Hoh It’s bold. It’s brain-based. It’s changing lives. And it’s available for schools, districts and individual familie...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text 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 teac...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text https://youtu.be/tvOY6b-83S8 The 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, educator...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text 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 ...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text 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. Than...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Faith Borkwosky, Judy Boksner, and Mary McCool Berry discuss the CHALKBEAT ARTICLE, THE TEACHERS WHO ARE NOT COMING BACK THIS YEAR. The Chalkbeat article talks to teachers who have left their classrooms and reports why and what could be done to keep them. https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/6/23220508/teachers-leaving-the-profession-quitting-teaching-reasons https://youtu.be/whQPw6DJo10 BREAKING News: A revolutionary breakthrough in dyslexia intervention is HERE!/Dysolve-Created By D...
Oct 14, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Faith Borkowsky, Judy Boksner, and Mary McCool Berry discuss an article in the Atlantic (9/18/22) by Nomi M. Stolzenberg and David N. Myers. "Communities of faith should be able to pass on their traditions but must still meet basic state educational standards." Stolzenberg and Myers start the article with a question: Is it permissible for private schools in this country to disregard state standards of proficiency in English, math, and U.S. history? THE LITERACY VIEW TALK IS REAL A...
Sep 30, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
