The Teachers Talk Shop Podcast

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Top educators, authors, and literacy experts answer questions from teachers.

  1. 06/04/2025

    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 science of reading. Dr. Jennifer Nigh talks with Dena Mortensen and Susan Meaney, who share the district's experience. The relentless pursuit of improvement and collaboration among educators serves as an inspiring model for other districts. Learn more at TeacherTalkShop.com.

    37 min

  2. 02/14/2025

    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 discusses co-planning and co-teaching as supports for both teachers and students across the school year. Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com.

    36 min

  3. 02/06/2025

    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.  Julie Wright shares 3 small moves to kickstart coaching in the fall, or across the school year, that will have big takeaways.  Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com.

    35 min

  4. 01/31/2025

    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 journey to achieve literacy proficiency for English Learners. Discover how they’re driving meaningful change through a continuous improvement model and innovative curriculum updates. Hear firsthand how they use sustained professional development to empower teachers, inspire growth, and support every learner. This episode is packed with insights on building a lasting impact—don’t miss it! Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com.

    42 min

  5. 01/15/2025

    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 K-12+ education. From the most urgent challenges facing today's educators to the transformative power of mentorship, sponsorship, and networking, Dr. Thompson offers practical solutions that promote wellness and drive lasting change.  Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com

    32 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    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 Science of Reading. Nate shares valuable insights on important topics including supporting English learners in upper grades, enhancing motivation, providing effective feedback, and leveraging technology. Tune in to discover evidence-based techniques that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow. Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com

    27 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    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 Fleisher and Julie Bedell join the Teacher’s Talk Shop podcast to talk about creating pathways for stronger home-school connections. In this episode, Fleisher and Bedell draw from research to offer first-hand recommendations for how teachers can foster meaningful home-school connections and create a welcoming school culture that values the partnership between educators and families. Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com

    42 min

  8. 12/04/2024

    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 members and organizations are involved in school and district literacy initiatives. In this episode, Poore talks about three initiatives that support the art and science of literacy, while also creating a culture of literacy across the city. Poore offers practical advice for any district wanting to implement these initiatives. Be ready to be inspired and make change beyond the four walls of a classroom. Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com

    45 min
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Top educators, authors, and literacy experts answer questions from teachers.

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  • Creator
    Benchmark Education
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
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    Clean
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    The Teachers Talk Shop Podcast