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The Literacy View Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner
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Teachers are tired and want to be excited about teaching again. Too often, professional development is boring, not substantive, or lacks a practical how-to approach. The Literacy View invites viewers to sit with Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner to discuss best literacy practices in easy-to-implement ways. The two women are educators and literacy coaches. Faith and Judy encourage all educators to enter lively discussions about literacy's most pressing issues. Faith's Bio-Faith Borkowsky, the founder of High Five Literacy, LLC, is an internationally respected and sought-after literacy consultant, certified dyslexia practitioner, and award-winning author and speaker. She has over thirty-five years of experience in literacy instruction - as a classroom teacher, reading and learning specialist, regional literacy coach, administrator, and private tutor. Faith counsels and provides professional development for school districts and teachers,and offers parent workshops, presentations, and private consultations on science-based literacy practices. She is the author of the award-winning book, Failing Students or Failing Schools? A Parent’s Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention, and the “If Only I Would Have Known…” series of books, conceived as a roadmap for literacy-readiness and success for parents of young children. Faith regularly blogs about literacy issues and tirelessly advocates for community-based solutions to promote literacy for all children and social justice. She works with school districts and community-based literacy professionals all over the world, and in 2021, Faith was a finalist for the World Literacy Foundation Award for her significant contributions to literacy.Faith is honored to have a role in the 2022 feature-length documentary, The Truth About Reading.Judy's Bio-Judy Boksner has over 25 years of New York City Education experience as an educator, classroom teacher, coach, and reading specialist. Judy works with teachers and children all throughout areas in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Greenwich Ct. She has extensive training in evidence-based methodologies such as Orton Gillingham, Wilson’s Fundations, and The Hochman Method, also known as The Writing Revolution. Judy's work may be seen and followed on her show The Literacy View YouTube channel andpodcast where Judy and her co-host Faith Borkowsky discuss and interview someof the leading voices in education about shifting to evidence and science alignedpractices to accelerate student outcomes. Judy works with many private clients as a reading specialist and is also teaching mini courses at Manhattanville College. For Professional Inquiries Please Reach Out To: realteacherstheliteracyview@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS. THEY DO NOT PURPORT TO REFLECT THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR THEIR MEMBERS. THE DESIGNATIONS EMPLOYED IN THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRESENTATION OF MATERIAL THEREIN DO NOT IMPLY THE EXPRESSION OF ANY OPINION WHATSOEVER ON THE PART OF- CONCERNING LEGAL STATUS OF ANY COUNTRY, AREA, OR TERRITORIES, OR OF ITS AUTHORITIES. THE LITERACY VIEW IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE NYCDOE OR LITERACY TEAM.
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Is Reading Recovery the Science of Reading?
The One About…
Is Reading Recovery the Science of Reading?
Article:
“Reading Recovery IS the Science(s) of Reading and the Art of Teaching”
Debra Semm Rich, Saint Mary’s College
https://readingrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JRR_23-2_Spring_2024_Rich.pdf
Quote from the article:
“The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the media version of the Science of
Reading (SOR) Movement with the comprehensive, researched Sciences of Reading to which
Reading Recovery ascribes.”
A former Reading Recovery teacher and an attorney share their views with us.
Bio:
Catherine Cook, B.Ed., Library Diploma, is a recently recently retired teacher with experience
teaching Kindergarten to Grade 12, ESL, and Reading Recovery. She used a Balanced Literacy
approach for 15 years before she discovered the Science of Reading and made the shift to
Structured Literacy. Catherine is currently working as a Reading Tutor.
John McGrath is a New York attorney representing parents and their children in meetings of
school district Committees on Special Education and section 504. He also represents them in
special education and section 504 due process hearings and appeals. He was a member of the
Mineola School Board from 1997 to 2012.
Email address: johnmcgrath@educationlawyer.com
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The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.
Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.
Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.
Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast! -
Ep.71-TRL Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines with Dr. Maria Murray and Kari Kurto
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TRL Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines with Dr. Maria Murray and Kari Kurto
Here is a link to the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines:
https://www.thereadingleague.org/curriculum-evaluation-guidelines/
When reviewing curricula for Tier I instruction, it is essential to ensure they do not include instructional practices that are not aligned with the scientific evidence base of how children learn to read.
The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines are designed to highlight any non-aligned practices, or
“red flags,” that may be present. Here is a landing page with more information on the Curriculum Navigation Reports:
https://www.thereadingleague.org/media/introducing-the-reading-leagues-curriculum-navigation-reports/ Each report provides an in-depth examination of each curriculum’s components based on evidence-aligned practices. One of the reports’ unique strengths is their emphasis on identifying ‘red flag’ practices—those that do not align with the scientific evidence base. These reports are the only ones that prioritize identifying practices that could prevent students from
developing skilled reading.
Maria S. Murray is the founder, CEO and President of The Reading League. A pioneer in the “science of reading” movement, she has been active in this field for more than 20 years. Prior
to founding The Reading League, Maria was an associate professor at SUNY Oswego where she
taught courses related to literacy assessment and intervention for 10 years.
Kari Kurto, TRL’s National Science of Reading Project Director and Certified Reading Specialist
https://www.thereadingleague.org/about/
Support the Show.
The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.
Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.
Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.
Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast! -
EP.70-The Most Effective Reading Instruction with Dr. Molly Ness
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The Most Effective Reading Instruction with Dr. Molly Ness
“New and Not-Well-Known Research about Reading Disabilities: Teachers Want to Know”
https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trtr.2280
What is the Most Effective Instruction for Learning Disabilities?
What is Dyslexia?
What is DLD?
Why is the Conversation around Reading Disorders So Confusing?
Reading Screening Versus Learning Disability Identification
Instruction in Word Recognition and Language Comprehension
Dr. Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher educator. She
spent 16 years as an associate professor of childhood education at Fordham University. Her
research focuses on reading comprehension, teachers’ instructional decisions, and dyslexia.
https://drmollyness.com/
Latest book:
Read Alouds for All Learners
Support the Show.
The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.
Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.
Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.
Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast! -
EP.69-Text Structure and Inference Skills: The Latest Instructional Research!
The One About…
Text Structure and Inference Skills: The Latest Instructional Research!
Marianne Rice, Tiffany Peltier, and Kacee Lambright
“What’s the Main Idea?”: Using Text Structure to Build Comprehension
Alida K. Hudson, Julie Owens, Karol A. Moore, Kacee Lambright, Kausalai (Kay) Wijekumar
First published: 27 April 2021
https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/trtr.2016
“Inference skills for reading: A meta-analysis of instructional practices.”
Rice, M., & Wijekumar, K. (K.) (2024, March 18). Inference Skills for Reading: A Meta-Analysis of
Instructional Practices. Journal of Educational Psychology. Advance online publication.
https://dx.doi.org/ 10.1037/edu0000855
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-63383-001
Tiffany Peltier:
Tiffany Peltier is a Research Scientist in the Collaborative for Student Growth at NWEA. She
earned her PhD in Learning Science at the University of Oklahoma and her Masters in Reading
and Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Texas A&M University.
https://understandingreading.home.blog/about-contact/
Marianne Rice:
Academic Researcher, Educator, and Reading Specialist at the Department of Educational
Psychology, Texas A&M University
Email: Marianne.Rice@TAMU.EDU
Kacee Lambright:
Research Specialist III
TEACHING, LEARNING & CULTURE
Texas A&M University
Email: kacee331@tamu.edu
Support the show
The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.
Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.
Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.
Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast! -
Ep.68-The One About… What’s the Research Behind Mouth Picture Sound Walls?
The One About…
What’s the Research Behind Mouth Picture Sound Walls?
quote Cows don't fly, and phonemes don't have lips. So why is this unsupported practice spreading like wildfire? quote - Dr. Jan Wasowicz
Article:
“Articulatory Gestures in Literacy Instruction”
Laura MacGrath, MSc(A)
January 25, 2024
https://learningbydesign.com/professional-development/spell-links-blogue/
Bio:
Dr. Jan Wasowicz
**External Consultant for Purdue University, Interdepartmental Science of Reading Initiative to
strengthen teacher preparation in using science-based methods
**Advisory Board Member, The Reading League Illinois
https://learningbydesign.com/who-we-are/dr-jan-wasowicz-2/
Dr. Kenn Apel
https://learningbydesign.com/who-we-are/dr-kenn-apel/
Support the show
The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.
Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.
Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.
Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast! -
Ep.67-Joan Sedita on Comprehension Strategy Instruction
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Joan Sedita on Comprehension Strategy Instruction
“The growing awareness of the role of background knowledge in supporting reading
comprehension has led some literacy professionals and journalists to proclaim that building
background knowledge is the main solution to addressing students’ difficulties with reading
comprehension.” – Joan Sedita
This episode takes a look at the actual research supporting the teaching of instructional
strategies.
Article:
“In Support of Main Idea and Comprehension Strategy Instruction”
https://keystoliteracy.com/blog/in-support-of-main-idea-and-comprehension-strategy-
instruction/
Joan Sedita is an experienced educator, serving in the roles of teacher, school administrator,
teacher trainer, and literacy consultant since 1975. She has provided literacy professional
development to thousands of educators and related professionals at schools, colleges, clinics,
and professional conferences. She is the founder of Keys to Literacy and is currently the CEO of
the company. Joan is the creator of The Writing Rope framework for writing instruction, and
the lead author of the Keys to Literacy professional development materials, online courses, and
books.
Website: https://keystoliteracy.com/
Joan Sedita Bio:
https://keystoliteracy.com/team/joan-sedita/
Support the Show.
The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.
Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.
Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.
Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!
Customer Reviews
Tone it down!
I really enjoy the topics covered and lively debate. Just wish that you had a sound engineer that could improve the quality. I can’t listen sometimes because I have to be in the right mindset to tolerate the tone and poor quality. Also, please give your guests more opportunity to speak! I feel their frustration. Maybe save some of your discussion for after the guest or something please!
In reference to the curriculum review show
Interesting that when talking about mandated SOR-stickered curricula, which are not always great, the hosts underscore that “a program is just a tool, teacher knowledge is key.” They never acknowledge this same truth when talking about Units of Study. In that case, for these hosts, curriculum is the root of all evils. Faith and Judy are unbelievably wishy-washy, especially if you’ve listened to 10 or so episodes. Although their opinions seem to change quickly, which is very frustrating as a listener, it’s only when something fits their own opinion that it’s “right.”
My Favorite Podcast!
As an educator, I am very interested in current research and learning all that I can about what other teachers are doing in their classrooms. I feel like I won the lottery when I discovered Faith and Judy’s podcast. I love hearing their perspectives and the guests they have invited to join them is like a Who’s Who of educational authorities and trailblazers . This podcast is for you if you care about what is happening in classrooms today!
Teachers, administrators, school board members, and parents will learn and discover what is really happening in schools today.
Bravo Judy and Faith! Thank you for your wisdom and wit! It is very appreciated!