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Hello Leading Literacy friends! As you know, Institutes of High Ed. play an important role in making the instructional shift from balanced to structured literacy with educators. On today’s episode, we talk with Nancy Walker and Shana Matamala from LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne, the only A-rated teacher education program for literacy in the state. This conversation is so important, and we know you’ll find it interesting to see how ULV made the switch from balanced to structured literacy within their own ranks to help teachers be better prepared in the field. Enjoy this golden episode!
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On this episode Leading Literacy, we welcome Tami Wilson, Director of Development and Training at the Sacramento County Office of Education and lead of the California Dyslexia Initiative. Tami has been a driving force in California’s shift from balanced to structured literacy instruction and a long-time literacy advocate and warrior. Tami is an incredible friend, colleague, and leader and we’re so excited for this conversation around her dyslexia work and California’s new Risk of Reading Difficulties Screener. So, sit back and enjoy.
Below are the websites mentioned in this episode with Tami:
CA Dyslexia Initiative Professional Learning
UC|CSU Collaborative for Neurodiversity and Learning – in the future, these resources will also be housed on Arraya Learning.
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Welcome to Leading Literacy! In this episode, we are thrilled to have a conversation with three incredible leaders from the Lancaster School District in Lancaster, California. We partnered with Lancaster for three years on the $5 million dollar California State Literacy Development (CLSD) Grant. We worked with four school sites who made the switch from balanced to structured literacy. This district had every reason to give up and they did not! If you’re looking for change and inspiration to bring structured literacy to your district, this episode is a must-listen. Learn the ins and outs of this work and be inspired by their story of triumph over adversity in reading instruction!
Click HERE to watch a highlight reel about the impact of the CLSD Grant with Lancaster’s grant schools.
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Hey there, educator friends! On this episode of Leading Literacy, we can’t wait for you to get to know Dr. Jasmine Rogers. Dr. Rogers is from the Washington D.C. area where she is professor at American University and supports teachers at the D.C. Reading Clinic. If that’s not enough, she also co-authored the NAACP Discussion Guide for “The Right to Read” documentary. Learn how Dr. Rogers is committed to sharing her knowledge about Black language and how she “can’t stop, won’t stop.” Enjoy!
Click HERE to access the resources Dr. Rogers references in this episode.
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Hello educator friends! On this episode of Leading Literacy we’re diving back into the secondary world to talk with teacher, Hannah Shickle and school administrator, Tana Piersall from Scott Valley Unified School District in Northern California. They’re doing amazing work in structured literacy which helped move the needle for their middle school students. Subsequently, their whole district is learning from them and how to begin this work at the district level. These two ladies are incredible! Please enjoy this fun episode with Hannah and Tana.
If Hannah and Tana’s story sounds familiar, it’s because they were also featured guests on one of our Lessons from the Field webinars. Want to revisit their webinar? Check it out here. And if you’re interested in Chartwell Schools, head over to their website for more information.
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Welcome back, educator friends. We’re super excited about this episode with Denise Eide, author of the book, Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy. We love this conversation because it centers on this notion of curiosity and how if we ignite curiosity in both teachers and students about how English works, we can really love both the teaching and learning of how to read. Buckle up, y’all! This is a great episode!
Be sure to check out the Logic of English website that has some amazing FREE resources! (We all know how us teacher-types love anything that’s F-R-E-E!)
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Have you ever witnessed an amazing idea come to life and wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, this is exactly what we thought when we heard about the Laundromat Library League. On a recent episode of Leading Literacy, Dr. Molly Ness mentioned Laundromat Library League and we knew immediately that we had to learn as much as we could about this group! So, this all-volunteer organization provides children’s books in local laundromats for children to read while their families do their laundry. I mean, come on. How brilliant is that?! Well, we reached out to the Laundromat Library League and had a chat with board member Phil Tripp who shared how this unique work began, how it’s grown, and most importantly, how we can get involved. So fellow educators and literacy lovers this episode is a special treat just for you. Enjoy!
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On this episode of Leading Literacy, we are thrilled to have our first parent advocate, Denise Morgan. Denise is no ordinary parent – she’s determined and dedicated to helping all students and families get the literacy support they need. Denise began working at the California Charter Schools Association in 2017 and currently holds the role of Paralegal Director on the Legal Advocacy Team which supports and engages in successful advocacy work on behalf of California’s public schools’ students and families. Denise also volunteers a significant amount of time supporting the California State PTA at the state, district, and local levels. She proudly co-authored the Equitable Literacy for All Students Resolution that successfully passed in 2023. So, sit back and enjoy this conversation with the amazing, Denise Morgan.
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Hey there, educator friends! I have a question for you. How many of you love doing read alouds with your students? I’m going to guess and say almost all of you. And how about your students – do they love it as much as you do? If your answers are an astounding YES and YES, then you’re going to love Dr. Molly Ness, our guest on this episode of Leading Literacy. Molly is a former teacher, college educator, reading clinician, and researcher and describes herself as “a fierce advocate for literacy equity, access, and research-based instruction.”
You’ll hear how her experiences helped shape her belief in the transformative power of literacy. We talk about Molly’s newest book out titled, “Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day” and SO. MUCH. MORE.
Check out the following links mentioned in this episode: We Need Diverse Books, Laundromat Library League, Barbershop Books, and End Book Deserts Podcast.
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On this episode of Leading Literacy, we have an inspiring conversation with Maya Goodall. Maya is an educator, entrepreneur, and curriculum developer dedicated to helping people become bilingual. She’s the founder of Lingual Learning, a language learning company which she ultimately sold to Rosetta Stone where she developed Rosetta English, which has recently been renamed as Lexia English. We spent time talking with Maya about oral language development and the role it plays in structured literacy. You guys, this is one of those conversations where an amazing, little gold nugget of wisdom appears and we’re so excited to share with you. Maya is such a gentle soul and so dedicated to supporting the literacy needs of all learners. Enjoy this episode!
Be sure to check out these resources Maya mentioned in this episode. She has partnered with Collaborative Classroom to create OL&LA: Online Language & Literacy Academy and CORE Learning. Both are phenomenal sources to support our multilingual learners.
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Hey there, educator friends! We’re super excited to share this special episode of Leading Literacy. It’s the one where Leslie and I have a chat with Andrea Setmeyer, The Reading League’s National Chapter Coordinator, and Kristen Koeller, the President of the brand-new Reading League California Chapter. Join this entertaining and informative conversation about the backstories of The Reading League and why it takes a league to do this important literacy work. Enjoy!
Be sure to check out the amazing learning opportunities with The Reading League California Chapter and The Reading League National Chapter. Exciting events coming up in 2024 include The Annual Reading League Summit in San Diego, California in April and the Annual National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina in October.
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Hello educator friends! You are in for a treat on this episode as we talk with literacy and social justice advocate Lacey Robinson. Lacey is the President and CEO of UnboundEd, the Nation’s largest K-12 educator development organization focused on improving teaching and learning for underserved students. As a former elementary teacher, middle school principal, and professional development specialist, Lacey works tirelessly to enable educators to accelerate their impact in the classroom. Lacey’s been named to the 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 list in recognition of her innovative, equity centered leadership. Her new book, Justice Seekers: Pursuing Equity in the Details of Teaching and Learning, was released in July of 2023, which she calls a love letter to teachers, inspiring us all to recognize that justice is found in the details of teaching and learning. Enjoy this amazing conversation with Lacey Robinson.
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Hey there, educator friends! On this episode of Leading Literacy, we have the pleasure of introducing you to the wonderful Dr. Tracy White Weeden. Dr. Weeden has held lots of varied positions in education and is currently the president and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center. As you listen to this episode, you’ll see why Tracy is regarded as an inspirational leader and relentless advocate on behalf of all students to achieve academic excellence. She talks with us about the real-real on how to help educators build their knowledge and set up the systems necessary to ensure student success. Dr. Weeden has a special gift of relaying her message with both urgency and compassion that you’ll feel it in your mind, heart, and soul. We can’t wait for you to meet her!
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On this episode of Leading Literacy, we talk about the role of libraries. I know, sounds kind of boring, right? Well, my listeners, this episode is awesome! Our guest is Debbie Anderson, the Assistant Director of Education Engagement for the L.A. County Library System, and WOW! We had no idea libraries had so many resources available! In 2023, Debbie was selected to receive the Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children and after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why. You’ll definitely want to hook up with your local library after listening to all the great things that Debbie has to share. Be sure to head on over to the L.A. County Library’s main website at https://lacountylibrary.org/ to check out all of the amazing resources and locations!
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Hi friends! On this episode of Leading Literacy, we have such an amazing guest. Dr. Trisha Tucker is the Head of the Writing Instruction in the Thematic Honors program at the University of Southern California. However, in this episode, we will not be talking with Dr. Tucker about writing, instead, we are focusing on a subject that she is very passionate about: book banning. She unpacks the issue in a way we’ve never heard before and really helps break down how to address concerns that arise in schools and districts with respect to removing access to books. Settle in, everyone - you’re going to love this one!
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Hello friends and welcome to Leading Literacy! On this episode we are excited to delve further into The Right to Read documentary. (Small aside, if you haven’t listened to our previous episode with Kareem Weaver, please do. OMG, it’s so good!). Today, we continue to have a blast of a chat with the new teacher featured in the film, Sabrina Causey, and her coach, Jessica Reid Sliwerski. We get to spill the hot tea on all the behind the scenes work of the film and hear how Bri’s class is doing now. Jess launched a company called Ignite! Reading as a result of her participation in this project. It’s so exciting! Can’t wait for you to join us in this amazing conversation with fellow educators.
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Hey, educator friends! OMG! This episode of Leading Literacy is one of our best ones yet! We had a chance to sit down with Kareem Weaver, educator, and literacy advocate from Northern California’s Bay Area. If you want to know how to light a fire in your district or school site around evidence-aligned literacy instruction AND you believe that learning how to read is a civil right, then this episode has your name written all over it. Kareem also talks to us about his new documentary, The Right to Read. So much goodness! Enjoy!
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Hey all you spelling word-nerds out there! On this episode of Leading Literacy, we get to share all the buzz on one of our favorite topics – spelling instruction. As a queen of the spelling bee world here in L.A., Leslie is super excited to introduce you all to Dr. Shelley Blackwell. Shelley is a licensed speech-language pathologist and MTSS Literacy Support Interventionist in the Olathe Public Schools District in Kansas. She’s got some wit and wisdom around spelling instruction that will make all kinds of spelling sense. So, buckle up and enjoy this conversation.
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Leading Literacy had the honor and pleasure of chatting with Lee Herrick, California’s Poet Laureate. Lee was awarded this title by Governor Newsom in November of 2022, and as a resident of Fresno, he brings to this position his diverse perspectives and passions as a father, professor, and poet. As the first Asian American to serve in this role, Lee hopes to bring together poetry with social justice and civic engagement during his term. Lee has a deep connection with California, its residents, and the varied experiences our great state has to offer, which is captured in his work. So, sit back, get comfy, and enjoy this rich and delightful discussion with California’s Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick.
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We’re so excited to have Susan Lambert on this episode of Leading Literacy. Susan is the Chief Academic Officer for Elementary Humanities at Amplify and she’s also the host of one of our favorite podcasts, Science of Reading: The Podcast. Susan’s been a classroom teacher, school administrator, and district level leader who has remained focused on creating high quality learning environments using evidence-based practices. She’s a lover of knowledge, a passionate podcaster, and utterly devoted to helping bridge the gap between literacy research and classroom practice. Enjoy this amazing conversation with fellow podcaster, Susan Lambert.
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