Latest Episodes

February 26, 2024
S2 E9: How To Teach Writing with Dr. Steve Graham
In this week's episode, Kate chats with Dr. Steve Graham about all things writing. Dr. Graham highlights the importance of handwriting and spelling, and...
00:36:56

February 19, 2024
S2 E8: Dyslexia Facts, Myths and Strategies with Dr. Jack Fletcher
Kate chats with Dr. Jack Fletcher this week, unpacking all things dyslexia: Risk factors and prevention, dyslexia vs dysteachia, instructional tips, wait-to-fail, and dyslexia...
00:44:55

February 12, 2024
S2 E7: Novels in the Elementary Class: Best Practices with Clara Maria Fiorentini
Kate chats with Clara Fiorentini this week. Tune in to explore novels in the classroom: how class novel studies fit into structured literacy, how...
00:44:48

February 05, 2024
S2 E6: Classroom Comprehension with Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith, Tamara Williams & Ellen Frackelton
This week Kate talks to Kristin Conradi Smith, Tammy Williams, and Ellen Frackelton about research-based comprehension strategies for the classroom, including considerations for text...
00:44:37

January 29, 2024
S2 E5: Equity and Literacy: Real Talk with Kareem Weaver
In this week's episode, Kate welcomes Kareem Weaver for a candid conversation about the role of literacy in equity, and some myths and misconceptions...
00:58:23

January 22, 2024
S2 E4: Next STEPS for Targeted Instruction with Dr. Deb Glaser
This week, Kate chats with Dr. Deb Glaser about the second edition of Next STEPS for Literacy Instruction, co-authored with Dr. Susan Smartt. Kate...
00:48:36