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Hosted by Pam Austin, these discussions will feature dialogues with experienced educators, inspiring thought leaders, social media influencers, and leading education innovators.

  1. 3 days ago

    Where Literacy Begins

    If you’ve ever wondered why some students seem to “get” reading more easily than others—or why comprehension struggles persist even when decoding improves—this episode is for you. Join us for a dynamic, eye‑opening conversation with Dr. Tiffany Hogan, one of the most respected voices in literacy education and a leading expert on oral and written language development. Dr. Hogan brings clarity, warmth, and deep expertise to a topic every educator needs to understand: Oral language is the foundation of all literacy. Long before children ever pick up a book, they are developing the linguistic systems that will shape how they read, write, think, and communicate. And that development doesn’t stop when school begins—it continues to evolve through every interaction, every read‑aloud, every conversation, and every exposure to written language. During this lively discussion, Dr. Hogan explores: Why oral language begins before birth—and what that means for early learningHow vocabulary, syntax, pragmatics, and listening comprehension work together to support readingWhy the traditional “word gap” narrative misses the strengths children bring to schoolHow to move beyond deficit thinking and recognize the linguistic richness in every studentHow read‑alouds bridge the “age gap” between what students can decode and what they can understandThe remarkable, bidirectional relationship between reading and oral languageWhether you teach early childhood, elementary, or secondary students, this episode will deepen your understanding of how language develops—and how to nurture it in ways that accelerate literacy for all learners, including those with Developmental Language Disorder, dyslexia, and other language-based differences. Tune in and be inspired by a researcher, clinician, and advocate whose work is reshaping how we think about reading. Dr. Hogan reminds us that when we honor the complexity and beauty of oral language, we give students far more than literacy skills—we give them the power to learn, connect, and thrive.

    31 min

  2. 9 Apr

    The Language Connection: How Early Development Shapes Lifelong Reading Success

    During this episode of EDVIEW360, we welcome Dr. Ann P. Kaiser, renowned professor at Vanderbilt University and one of the nation’s leading experts on early language development. With decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Kaiser has illuminated how the earliest years of language learning—long before children enter school—lay the foundation for reading and academic success. Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and education, offering educators and administrators a holistic framework for understanding how language, cognition, and environment interact to shape learning outcomes. Listeners will gain practical insights into how responsive adult-child interactions, linguistically rich environments, and intentional teaching strategies can transform early language development and, ultimately, reading proficiency. Dr. Kaiser’s contributions have not only advanced the science of reading but also provided educators with actionable tools to support diverse learners from the start. Listeners will learn: Why language development in the first three years is a powerful predictor of later reading successHow biology and environment interact to influence children’s language growthThe role of responsive, linguistically rich adult-child interactions in accelerating developmentPractical strategies for supporting oral language skills in preschool and early elementary classroomsHow early language differences can signal later reading challenges such as dyslexia or developmental language disordersWays educators can strengthen oral vocabulary, syntax, and phonological awareness to support struggling readersHow social-emotional and cognitive development are intertwined with language learningWhy intentional teaching of language foundations is essential for equity and long-term student achievement

    46 min

  3. 26 Mar

    AI and a New Era of Math Tutoring: Have We Seen This Movie Before?

    Join author and respected mathematics expert Dr. John Woodward for a provocative look at how technology—from microcomputers to AI—has shaped, challenged, and often overpromised its impact on math education. Drawing on decades of research and classroom experience, Dr. Woodward explores how shifts in computing power, curriculum design, and student motivation has influenced what we teach, how we teach it, and why it matters. This session will begin by drawing on historical trends in educational computing to today’s much discussed and possibly overhyped promise: Can AI tutor students in math in ways that match if not exceed human capabilities? Parallels to this kind of promise can be found during the last 45 years since microcomputers emerged in education in the early 1980s. Dr. Woodward will also drill down into what tutoring and curriculum mean in light of AI.   What You’ll Learn How technology has historically influenced math instruction—and what’s different about AIWhy motivation and mindset matter more than ever in today’s tech-saturated classroomsWhy tutoring students who are struggling with this week’s material in math is a different issue from meeting the instructional needs of students who are months or years behind grade levelWhat educators should consider before adopting AI tools for math learning

    41 min

  4. 19 Feb

    MTSS: Ensuring Structured Literacy Across All Tiers and the Importance of Oral Language

    During this insightful episode of EDVIEW360, literacy expert Dr. Antonio Fierro joins us to unpack the critical role of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks in ensuring explicit, Structured Literacy instruction reaches every learner. Dr. Fierro provides a clear, operational definition of language and explains the importance of embedding oracy across all language systems and across all tiers of instruction. His perspective highlights why collaboration between language and literacy is not optional—it is foundational to building equitable systems that serve all students. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how Structured Literacy can be implemented with fidelity across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction, and why oracy, when intentionally embedded, is foundational to reading proficiency. With a special emphasis on English learners, Dr. Fierro challenges educators to rethink how language and literacy intersect, and how intentional, evidence-based practices can transform outcomes for diverse classrooms. What You’ll Learn How a clear, operational definition of language strengthens MTSS by promoting coherence and consistency across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instructionWhy oracy must be intentionally embedded across language systems and instructional tiers, rather than treated as a standalone or developmental componentHow Structured Literacy instruction, when aligned with oracy, better supports reading proficiency—particularly for English learnersPractical ways educators can foster meaningful collaboration between language and literacy to improve outcomes for all students

    44 min

  5. 22 Jan

    Rocket Science Revisited: Where Should Reading Research Take Us Next?

    In this powerful episode, two of the most respected voices in literacy education—Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Tim Odegard—come together to discuss the urgent need for systemic change in how reading is taught, understood, and supported across the U.S. Drawing from decades of research, policy work, and classroom experience, they explore the persistent gaps between what science tells us about reading and what many educators are still expected to implement. Their conversation is candid, evidence-based, and deeply rooted in a shared commitment to literacy as a civil right. Dr. Moats reflects on the evolution of her work, including the impact of her seminal paper “Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science,” and the barriers that continue to prevent widespread adoption of structured literacy. Dr. Odegard brings a complementary perspective from his leadership at the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia, highlighting the importance of teacher preparation, data transparency, and the moral imperative to serve all learners—including those with dyslexia. Together, they challenge assumptions, clarify misconceptions, and call for courageous leadership at every level of education. Listeners will walk away with a renewed understanding of what it means to teach reading well, and a renewed understanding of what is necessary to capitalize on the lessons of reading science.. This episode is essential for educators, administrators, policymakers, and advocates who want to move beyond buzzwords and toward meaningful, measurable change. What Dr. Moats and Dr. Odegard will discuss:  Why “Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science” remains relevant todayPriorities for improving implementation of evidence-aligned instructionWhy higher education holds the key to sustaining literacy reform and preparing future teacher educatorsWhat the national landscape of dyslexia laws reveals about progress—and what’s still missing in impact research Why current policies overemphasize foundational print skills while neglecting morphological and etymological depth in spelling and word study How oral language and comprehension continue to be overlooked in screening, curriculum adoption, and teacher preparation What Kansas and Ohio’s systemic literacy blueprints teach us about building coherent, statewide literacy systems

    1hr 3min

  6. 18/12/2025

    Intensive Intervention for Tier 2 & 3: Success for Multilinguals and all Students Who Struggle

    Join this fascinating discussion about intensive intervention and how educators can best help students who struggle with literacy, including English learners. Our guest Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan will share inspiring and useful insights about the topic. As Cárdenas-Hagan says, “Literacy is a human right, and all students, including those who are linguistically diverse, should have access to Structured Literacy.” Our discussion about this instructional approach will illustrate how it is the bridge to equity, because it includes the foundational skills of reading and writing in addition to the development of oral language and comprehension in an explicit and systematic manner.  This lively discussion with Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan will explore: How students who struggle with learning to read need extended opportunities for learning and practice; Ways educators can appropriately intervene at Tier 2 and Tier 3; How multilingual learners benefit from the use of cross-linguistic features within this instructional approach.  Listeners will learn: Adjustments all teachers can make for ELLsHow to apply research to practiceHow to collaborate for better results and better outcomesWhy more interdisciplinary work is needed in intervention

    28 min

  7. 13/11/2025

    The Science (and Art) of Implementation: Using Research To Improve Outcomes

    Join us for this insightful and inspiring discussion with a true literacy hero Margaret Goldberg, co-founder of The Right to Read Project. During this podcast, we’ll talk with Goldberg about the next step in the science of reading movement: Educators moving from research consumers to active research participants. While there’s been progress bringing research awareness to classrooms, we now face a moment where the future of reading science depends on practitioner involvement. This episode examines how educators have moved from implementing prescribed practices to actively seeking evidence-based approaches, and why this momentum can’t stagnate. With uncertain federal support for education research, we must bridge the “last mile” between research and practice—the phase that matters most to students and teachers. Drawing from personal experiences, this episode reveals what it means to move from research consumer to research contributor, including the moments that change how educators view and engage with scientific evidence. We’ll discuss research-to-practice partnerships and how thinking like a scientist can change classroom implementation. Listeners will learn: Where the science of reading movement stands todayWhy this isn’t another pendulum swing in educationThe importance of bridging the “last mile” between research and practiceWhat it feels like to move from research consumer to active participantPractical steps for joining research-to-practice partnershipsHow to approach classroom implementation with a scientific mindsetWhy practitioner involvement is essential for sustaining progressStrategies for participating in scienceEssential listening for educators, administrators, and literacy advocates ready to help shape the future of reading instruction and ensure research continues to benefit students in classrooms.

    36 min

  8. 31/10/2025

    Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning

    The “science of reading” often gets reduced to “phonics,” but there’s a lot of science that relates to reading comprehension as well.  If we look at typical comprehension instruction through the lens of cognitive science, it becomes clear that we’ve unintentionally made reading and writing much harder than they need to be by separating them from each other and from content-area instruction.  But cognitive science also tells us that a content-rich curriculum combined with explicit, manageable writing instruction can provide all the benefits of science-informed instruction and more. If we break down the artificial walls separating reading, writing, and learning, we can enable all students to reach their full potential. Listeners will learn: Why we need to do more than “fix phonics” if we want all students to become fully literateHow we’ve been making reading and writing harder than they need to beWhy it’s not possible to apply principles grounded in cognitive science to typical comprehension instructionHow a content-rich curriculum combined with explicit writing instruction can provide all the benefits of science-informed instruction—and more

    34 min
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Hosted by Pam Austin, these discussions will feature dialogues with experienced educators, inspiring thought leaders, social media influencers, and leading education innovators.

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    Voyager Sopris Learning
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
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