Academic Conversation with Merten & Morgan

In this episode, Alec Johnson and Nina Flores join Mary and Alicia to discuss Multi-tiered Systems of Supports for English Learners.

In this episode, Dr. Theresa Magpuri-Lavell joins Mary and Alicia to discuss Natalie Wexler's book, Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System How to Fix It.

In this Episode, Alicia and Mary talk with Dr. Elizabeth Dinkins, Dean of the School of Education at Bellarmine University. They discuss Kentucky Senate Bill 9, or the Read to Succeed Act, and its implications for post-secondary education.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia talk to Kentucky Representative, Tina Bojanowski, about the Read to Succeed Act and Tina's role in this important legislation that will affect literacy learning across the state.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss their recent Orton Gillingham training and how it has affected student learning. If you are interested in learning about structured literacy or you are considering becoming Orton Gillingham trained, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss what all elementary teachers need to know about reading.

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Mary and Alicia discuss the deeper reasons behind why the Literacy Myth, All Elementary Teachers Can Teach Reading Effectively To All Students exists.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss common myths that affect literacy achievement for children and the implications of "The Reading Wars".

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss a frequently asked question from parents and caregivers: How much is too much help when grades are a concern? Listen for information about how grades are calculated and how to have productive conversations with educators. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XbtOxglSZM&t=42s More on our website: www.mertenmorganconsulting.com/for-famil…rs.html#/

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss a frequently asked question from parents and caregivers: How much should I be helping my learner with school work? Listen for some ideas about how to empower a learner with self-questioning and how to have productive conversations with educators. Video:https://youtu.be/cXK1aPxhQx4 More on our website: https://www.mertenmorganconsulting.com/for-families--car...

In the epidsode, Mary and Alicia discuss the impact of online learning on students and families as well as new resources for parents and caregivers of students.

In this concluding episode, Alicia and Mary discuss letters 6 & 8 from the MaryAnne Wolf book, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World. These chapters discuss building a biliterate from an early age.

In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss letter 5 from the MaryAnne Wolf book, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World. This chapter discusses the research related to the attention economy and possible effects on the reading brain.

In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss letter 4 from the MaryAnne Wolf book, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World. This chapter discusses the quality of attention and memory and the impact on the reading brain.

In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss letter 3 from the MaryAnne Wolf book, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World. This chapter discusses the quality of attention and the impact of hyperattention on the reading brain.

In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss the first 2 letters from the MaryAnne Wolf book, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss the top 5 educational topics affecting literacy in 2020, according to the International Literacy Association's survey results. See our Letter to the Editor of Literacy Today: https://www.mertenmorganconsulting.com/appearances--publications.html#/

In this episode, Mary and Alicia talk about what distance learning is like for students, parents, and teachers during the global pandemic.

In this episode, Mary and Alicia discuss culturally diverse texts, how to choose them, and strategies for using them for instruction.

This is the final episode of a book study series on Ink & Ideas by Tanny McGregor. Alicia and Mary interview Tanny and discuss how to bring visual notetaking and deeper comprehension to students and teachers.

This is episode 6 of a book study series on Ink & Ideas by Tanny McGregor. In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss chapters 5 & 6 and make a special announcement about episode 7!

This is episode 5 of a book study series on Ink & Ideas by Tanny McGregor. In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss chapter 4.

This is episode 4 of a book study series on Ink & Ideas by Tanny McGregor. In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss chapter 3.

This is episode 3 of a book study series on Ink & Ideas by Tanny McGregor. In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss chapter 2.

This is episode 2 of a book study series on Ink & Ideas by Tanny McGregor. In this episode, Alicia and Mary discuss chapter 1.