Science of Reading: The Podcast

Latest Episodes:

S1-27. Fostering relationships between parents and educators: Dr. Catherine Barnes Aug 12, 2020

Show notes

Join Dr. Catherine Barnes, CEO of Sudden Impact Solutions and leader of the Black Parents Support Network, as she addresses the shortcomings of the educational system during the pandemic in underserved communities, the need for overcoming parents’ perceptions of judgment by educators, and how educators can foster relationships with parents in order to ensure continuous learning for students during these trying times.
Quotes:

“We are not coming in to judge parents and we are not expecting them to be teachers, but we do value what they bring to the table.”

“We need to make sure that we are addressing students where they are today, socially as well as academically”

Resources:

Black Parent Support Network Facebook group
Co-organizers:
Dr. Diedre Houchen, UF professor
Karla Hutchinson, H.O.M.E Church youth advocate)
Chanae Jackson, parent & parent organizer
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S1-26. The basic science in reading instruction: Daniel Willingham Jul 29, 2020

Show notes

Author and University of Virginia psychology professor Daniel Willingham discusses the “reading wars” (and mischaracterizations among their factions), the importance of understanding basic science to teach reading, and the variations in implementation of the science of reading in literacy instruction across districts.
Quotes:
“Reading is central to (virtually) every educator’s concerns.”

“Everything touches education."

Resources:

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S1-25. Aligning digital learning and the science of reading: Doug Lemov Jul 15, 2020

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Doug Lemov, author and managing director of Uncommon Schools, discusses the role of technology in the classroom and remote instruction, how educators should reconsider how they approach literacy, and his experience reconstructing a reading curriculum for this next phase of digital learning while holding true to the values of the science of reading.

Quotes:

"Classrooms are first and foremost cultures and they shape students’ experiences."
"Everything is challenging to teach online, but reading is the most challenging."

Resources:

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S1-24. The silent crisis: Shawn Joseph Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

Educator, author, and leader Shawn Joseph discusses his work advocating for all students, shedding light on what he calls the silent crisis in literacy instruction. In this episode, you’ll hear about his experience as a former superintendent of several large urban districts and learn how he fostered achievement in all of his students.
Quotes:
“You have millions of children in the country who have not been given a civil right: the right to read.”

Resources:

Becoming a Data Champion in 6 Steps by Shawn Joseph

A research paper written by Shawn, titled School District Grow Your Own Principal Preparation Programs: Effective Elements and Implications for Graduate Schools of Education

A podcast discussion guide to share with your colleagues

Shawn’s book, The Principal's Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year

Shawn's website

Nashville Unchained

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S1-23. Improving dual language instruction: Elizabeth Jiménez Salinas Jun 17, 2020

Show notes

Multilingual author and expert Elizabeth Jimenez Salinas and host Susan Lambert discuss advocating for underrepresented English Learners (EL), improving dual language instruction, and learned passivity. Elizabeth shares tips for EL students during this time and reinforces the importance of home connection and language development.

Quotes:

“English learners are put at a serious disadvantage by a school system that doesn’t use their home language.”
“It is not just learning to recite rote words–it is comprehending and using the home language for parents.”

Resources:

Eradicating Learned Passivity: Preventing ELs from Becoming Long Term English Learners

Ten behavioral skills that interpreters need to know
Reparable Harm
Students train as interpreters, with benefits for all involved
Multicultural Author Project

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S1-22. Success using the science of reading: Mary Clayman Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

Join Mary Clayman, Director of the District of Columbia Reading Clinic, and host Susan Lambert, as Mary shares her experience founding one of the first graduate clinical practicums sponsored by a public school system and discusses how it has influenced the training of DCPS teachers and the success of students in early literacy by using the science of reading.

Quotes:

"Like Louisa Moats said, ‘Teaching reading is rocket science,’ it takes a long time to learn all about the English language.”

“We’re committed to quality training for more teachers.”

Resources:

D.C. Reading Clinic

Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science: What Expert Teachers of Reading Should Know and Be Able To Doby Louisa C. Moats
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S1-21. The symbiotic relationship between literacy and science: Jacquey Barber May 20, 2020

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Jacquey Barber, director of design & development at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, examines her research on the symbiotic relationship between literacy and science and what educators should be looking for in high-quality, literacy-rich science curricula.

Quotes:

“Literacy is a domain in search of content; science is a domain in need of communication.”

“Develop opportunities for students to learn to read, write, and talk like scientists do.”

Resources:

UCLA CRESST
The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System—and How to Fix It by Natalie Wexler

No More Science Kits or Texts in Isolationby Jacqueline Barber and Gina Cervetti.
Podcast Discussion Guide

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S1-20. Evidence based solutions and tackling unfinished learning: David and Meredith Liben May 06, 2020

Show notes

David and Meredith Liben, nationally recognized reading experts and authors of Know Better, Do Better, discuss their need to find evidence-based solutions, the importance of knowledge and skills instruction, and how to tackle unfinished learning in schools.
Quotes:
"Teaching reading in the early grades can be intellectually meaningful and fun."
“Students all deserve access. It’s up to us to figure out what that access looks like for EVERY student.”

Show Notes:
Podcast Discussion Guide

Know Better, Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read

The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and how to Fix it
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S1-19. The simple view of reading: Laurence Holt Apr 22, 2020

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Laurence Holt, language acquisition expert and author of the Learning to Read primers, joins host Susan Lambert to discuss the simple view of reading, how the brain rewires itself to learn how to read, and the importance of background knowledge in language comprehension.

Quotes:

“Learning how to read is such a pivotal moment in all of K-12.”

“Decoding and language comprehension need to come together in order to become an expert reader.”

Resources:

Learning to Read: Primer Part One

Learning to Read Primer: Part Two
Podcast discussion guide
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S1-18. Using innovation to inform teaching: Larry Berger Apr 10, 2020

Show notes

Larry Berger, CEO of Amplify, discusses the use of innovation and technology to inform teaching and learning, his new initiative called Wide Open School, and how we can step back and let this be a time of joy and creativity for kids––letting them discover a love of reading.

Quotes:

“Make this a time of exploration and openness."

“There is a moment for necessity and necessity brings innovation.”

Show notes:

Wide Open School

Free remote learning resources from Amplify

Amplify website
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