Podcast Playlists
Podcast playlists compile episodes in a playlist format so you can listen and learn deep dive style. All Playlists are hosted on Spotify.
Podcast Playlists for:
What is the Science of Reading
If you’re familiar with the term science of reading but are unsure what it means, this playlist is the right place to start—whether you’re an educator, a parent, a researcher, or anyone else seeking to learn more. Hear from authorities on the subject, such as Louisa Motes, Emily Hanford, Natalie Wexler, and others, talk about what the science of reading is—and is not—and why it is so important.
Science of Reading for District Leaders
Hear from other district leaders on how the science of reading supports student learning and how you can support teachers and coaches in transitioning to a new curriculum.
Science of Reading for School Leaders and Coaches
This playlist for school leaders and coaches explains the fundamentals of the science of reading. You’ll hear from other school leaders about supporting teachers in shifting to evidence-aligned practices through curriculum and professional development.
Assessment for Literacy
Want to learn more about best practices in assessing literacy? Want to hear how some states are shifting to innovate reading assessments? District leaders, school leaders, and coaches, this playlist is for you!
How Do You Shift from Balanced Literacy to Structured Literacy?
Are you a district or school leader or coach thinking about making the shift from balanced literacy to structured literacy, or have you just made that shift? This playlist will help you on your journey. Hear common misconceptions about learning to read, examine rebuttals to balanced literacy arguments, and find out how evidence-based practices help teachers to succeed.
Science of Reading for Primary Grade Teachers
What are research-backed best practices for teaching reading and writing to our youngest learners? If you’re a teacher of Prekindergarten to Grade 2, these episodes are for you. Hear from teachers and researchers about how to maximize your time, make small-group time worthwhile, and learn about foundational skills.
Decodable Texts
What does the research say about decodable texts, and how we can effectively use them in the classroom? If you’re a primary teacher who wants to learn more about decodable texts, these episodes will explain what make those texts decodable, what the research behind them is, and what to do with them.
Are You Implementing a New Curriculum?
Are you a primary teacher implementing a new literacy curriculum? Change can be difficult! In this playlist, you will hear from teachers and leaders who have adopted new curricula and shifted instructional practices. They’ll talk honestly about getting through challenges and changing their mindset.
Small Group Reading Instruction
What are best practices for small group instruction? Are you a primary teacher looking for small group reading instruction suggestions? Teachers and researchers share evidence-based practices and ways to make small group time worthwhile.
Writing
Primary teachers, this one’s for you! You’ll walk away from these episodes with practical applications such as research-aligned methods for teaching writing, writing techniques and structures, and knowledge-based approaches to writing.
Fluency
Fluent reading helps to build strong connections between decoding and comprehension. If you’re a primary teacher, this playlist offers strategies you can employ in your classroom tomorrow.
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
This playlist is for any primary teacher who wants to learn more about how to teach students to identify and manipulate sounds in words and to recognize the letters that correspond with those sounds to decode words. Hear from researchers and teachers about laying the foundation for getting students ready to read.
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Are you a primary teacher looking to learn more about reading comprehension? Hear from researchers and teachers about comprehension and vocabulary. Knowledge and vocabulary are two of the most important factors influencing a reader’s ability to understand a text, but you’ll learn there are other factors that influence reading comprehension.
Science of Reading for Secondary and Upper Elementary Teachers
What are research-backed best practices for teaching reading and writing as students progress through school? If you’re a teacher of Grade 3 and up, these episodes are for you. Hear researchers and other teachers talk about practical applications for fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Are You Implementing a New Curriculum?
Is your school or district implementing a new literacy curriculum? We know change can be difficult, so we offer this playlist in which you’ll hear from teachers and leaders who have adopted new curricula and shifted instructional practices.
Writing
If you’re a teacher in Grade 3 and up and want to improve student writing, these authors and experts provide a knowledge and skills approach to writing. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to apply right away in your classroom.
Fluency
Are you an upper elementary or secondary teacher seeking practical fluency advice you can implement in the classroom? This playlist has strategies to employ in your classroom tomorrow!
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
This playlist is for educators in Grade 3 and up who want to learn more about reading comprehension. Knowledge and vocabulary are some of the most important factors influencing a reader’s ability to understand a text, but there are other factors that influence reading comprehension. Learn about those factors straight from researchers and teachers.
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