The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction

Robin Rubenstein
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The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction is a three-part podcast hosted by Robin Rubenstein, Director of Curriculum and Implementation at Lavinia Group, featuring conversations with leading literacy experts Dr. Susan Neuman, Joan Sedita, and Molly Ness. Together, they explore some of the biggest questions shaping literacy instruction today: How do students move from decoding to deep comprehension? What role does knowledge play in reading? How does writing support learning? And how do foundational skills, reading, writing, and knowledge-building work together to help students become strong readers and writers? Each episode combines research, classroom examples, and practical insights to help educators connect literacy research with instructional practice.

Episodes

  1. Jul 15

    The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction: Building Knowledge, Building Readers with Dr. Susan Neuman

    In this episode of The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction, Lavinia Group's Director of Curriculum, Robin Rubenstein, sits down with Dr. Susan Neuman to explore why fluent reading alone doesn't guarantee comprehension, and why knowledge building is essential for helping students truly understand what they read. Together, they discuss the research behind vocabulary, background knowledge, and content-rich instruction, and what it means to integrate foundational skills with meaningful learning. In the second part of Episode 1, you'll hear from a panel of school leaders and classroom teachers who share what knowledge-building instruction looks like in practice, offering real classroom examples, implementation insights, and lessons learned along the way. Want even more resources? Register to receive future episodes, exclusive video content, and practical literacy resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://resources.laviniagroup.org/redthread-events

    The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction: Building Knowledge, Building Readers with Dr. Susan Neuman

  2. Jun 26

    Building Knowledge, Building Readers Panel Discussion: From Research to Classroom Practice

    What does knowledge-building look like once it moves from research into real classrooms? Following Robin Rubenstein's conversation with Dr. Susan Neuman, this panel brings together school and district leaders who reflect on how these ideas have shaped literacy instruction in their schools. Through stories from classrooms and examples from implementation, the discussion explores what happens when foundational skills, knowledge-building, reading, and writing are intentionally connected across the school day. Panelists discuss how a coherent curriculum has influenced classroom conversations, student engagement, and teachers' instructional practice, sharing examples of students building vocabulary, making connections across texts, analyzing authors' craft, and seeing themselves reflected in what they read. Whether you're leading curriculum adoption, coaching teachers, or supporting literacy implementation, this conversation offers practical insight into what knowledge-building can look like in action. Featured Panelists Robin Rubenstein, Director of Curriculum & Implementation, Lavinia Group (Moderator) Ruth Core, Learning Director, Clovis Global Academy Natalie Cantu, Grade 5 Teacher, Clovis Global Academy Carol Singletary, Chief Academic Officer, Storefront Academy Jocelyn Fernandez, Principal, Storefront Academy In This Conversation What changes when students read to build knowledge How content-rich texts lead to richer classroom discussions The role of coherent curriculum in supporting student thinking over time How reading and writing reinforce one another through meaningful literacy experiences Classroom stories that illustrate the impact of connecting foundational skills, knowledge-building, and authentic reading Continue the Series This panel is part of The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction, a three-part series hosted by Robin Rubenstein, featuring conversations with Susan Neuman, Joan Sedita, and Molly Ness that explore the future of reading and writing instruction. Register to receive future episodes, exclusive video content, and practical literacy resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://resources.laviniagroup.org/redthread-events

    Building Knowledge, Building Readers Panel Discussion: From Research to Classroom Practice
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The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction is a three-part podcast hosted by Robin Rubenstein, Director of Curriculum and Implementation at Lavinia Group, featuring conversations with leading literacy experts Dr. Susan Neuman, Joan Sedita, and Molly Ness. Together, they explore some of the biggest questions shaping literacy instruction today: How do students move from decoding to deep comprehension? What role does knowledge play in reading? How does writing support learning? And how do foundational skills, reading, writing, and knowledge-building work together to help students become strong readers and writers? Each episode combines research, classroom examples, and practical insights to help educators connect literacy research with instructional practice.

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  • Creator
    Robin Rubenstein
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean