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LexiaTalks is a podcast that empowers educators by providing education news, insights, teaching tips, policy analysis, and more. For more information visit our website at: www.lexialearning.com
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Teachers: Be the Ultimate Expert in the Science of Reading
All students benefit from systematic and explicit reading instruction that includes phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension—those who read well, those with dyslexia or other learning differences, those from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds, and more.
With their unparalleled knowledge of and access to their learners, teachers must be an integral part of the transition to Structured Literacy. During this webinar, Kari Kurto of The Reading League, Jessica Farmer of Farmer Loves Phonics, and Julie Harris of Lexia®’s own Julie Harris discuss:
Becoming an expert in and advocating for Structured Literacy instruction
Identifying areas of improvement in current literacy programs or curricula and leveling up feedback to decision-makers
Identifying professional development and training to implement Structured Literacy
Finding inspiration to achieve a shared vision of science of reading-based instruction in your classroom and beyond -
District Administrators: Create an Ecosystem for Science of Reading Instruction
District administrators are uniquely positioned to cultivate learning ecosystems where science of reading-based instruction can flourish. In this webinar, Ebone N. Johnson of Ohio's Columbus City Schools; Micki Ray of the Kentucky Department of Education; and Kerri Larkin, senior education advisor at Lexia®, discuss:
Designing curricula aligned to the science of reading-based training that teachers receive
Creating an ecosystem of educators—principals, coaches, and interventionists—with a shared vision of literacy instruction based on the science of reading
Hiring teachers from prep programs committed to the science of reading
Providing professional development opportunities grounded in evidence-based, research-backed literacy instruction -
School Administrators: Your Leadership Role in Science of Reading Instruction
School leaders understand the science of reading provides proven, evidence-based practices for teaching students of all abilities and backgrounds how to read. During this candid webinar, Paula White, executive director of JerseyCAN; Rich Zigarovich, principal of Lordstown Elementary School (Ohio); and Dr. Erin Hamilton, Lexia® state solutions manager, discuss:
Strategies to support schoolwide changes to literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading
How to empower teachers and secure their partnership to incorporate the science of reading and accelerate literacy building-wide
Cultivating a schoolwide ecosystem of educators—principals, coaches, interventionists—with a shared vision for inclusive, science of reading-based instruction -
’The Right to Read:’ A Conversation with Kareem Weaver
Join us in a Q&A with Kareem Weaver—award-winning teacher, administrator, advocate, and star of the recent documentary “The Right to Read.”
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Empowering Teachers to Reclaim Their Joy: A Rejuvenation Conversation
Join accomplished educational leaders Kerri Larkin, Thomas Anderson, Jacqueline Greer, and Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith in this podcast discussing how best to support teachers and bring joy into schools.
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Beyond the Brain: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Equity
In this podcast, Kerri Larkin of Lexia® sits down with Horacio Sanchez, president and CEO of Resiliency Inc., and Maya Goodall, senior director of Emergent Bilingual curriculum at Lexia. Join them in discussing how an understanding of neuroscience can help support educational equity for all.
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