Literacy Talks Reading Horizons

As schools and districts transform literacy instruction, invest in new professional learning for teachers, and train literacy coaches to implement instruction anchored in the science of reading, a key question arises—When will we see results? This episode of Literacy Talks addresses the question and provides insights into how changes in literacy instruction will deliver measurable and observable improvements. From improvements in spelling to incremental gains in formative and summative assessments, this episode encourages frontline teachers and administrators alike to give themselves and their students the space and grace needed to make continuous, systemic improvements.
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Reading and literacy statistics offer valuable insights. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our trio of reading experts takes a helpful look at the numbers of reading. The “one in five” stat underscores the need to provide services and support to striving readers. There’s also the 50/50 split that tells us an equal number of girls and boys grapple with dyslexia. You can count on new information and insights when you tune in to this episode! 
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Once students can master decoding, their vocabularies can blossom. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our trio of literacy experts tackles the challenges and joys of helping students build their vocabulary skills, along with the how’s and why’s of using the techniques of vocabulary-rich teaching. 
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How can we, as educators, caregivers, and family members, encourage a love of reading in students? This episode of Literacy Talks explores the challenges and joys of teaching students to read, our priority, and encouraging their love of reading along the way. From helping them experience and feel success as they decode their first words to giving every student the opportunity to succeed, this episode delivers simple, practical, and yet profound tips for nurturing the love of reading and the joy of learning for every learner.


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In November 2022, our Literacy Talks hosts attended the International Dyslexia Association’s 73rd annual conference. In this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to travel with them virtually as they share their key takeaways from the conference and their impressions of the many memorable presentations they attended. From new findings in brain research to effective intervention and prevention models of instruction and the connection between health and reading, this episode takes listeners on a whirlwind visit to the IDA conference.
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The reading pendulum is swinging, and in this episode of Literacy Talks, our reading experts talk candidly about how to frame and navigate the changing priorities and emphases. This conversation will give teachers and leaders valuable perspectives on the importance of focusing on foundational skills while still addressing all strands of literacy in instruction. The sciences of reading and learning can help guide the way, as early literacy instruction focuses first on phonics and then expands education to include all literacy components. It’s a “must-hear” episode!



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