All For Literacy

“There’s wisdom and expertise that comes with practice, but we can also [use] science to help us identify practices that have the most promise [of better supporting] all children,” Dr. Shayne Piasta says about translating research into tangible classroom practices during Episode 10 of All For Literacy. Piasta is a professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University an...

“The earlier the intervention, the better the results for that child over time,” says Dr. Maryanne Wolf about dyslexia screenings in Episode 9 of All for Literacy with host Dr. Liz Brooke. The wide-reaching conversation is detailed, rooted in science, and sure to enlighten educators, administrators, and parents about the science of reading. In this episode, exploring the importance of early screen...

“What we know about [Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)] is it affects about one in 14 children. That's about two children per classroom statistically speaking,” Dr. Tiffany Hogan says in Episode 8 of the All for Literacy Podcast.  Immersed in the needs of readers with speech, language, and literacy disorders, Hogan is director of the Speech and Language (SAiL) Literacy Lab, a professor in the...

“You want to have a clear set of goals…and they have to be in terms of student outcomes,” Stanford Professor of Education, Emeritus Dr. Claude Goldenberg says in Episode 7 of All for Literacy podcast, where we explore the science of reading with industry leaders.  Goldenberg dives into his early career experiences teaching eighth-grade remedial reading classes in San Antonio, Texas, before going o...

“We need to stop these ridiculous reading wars because they’re really not helping anyone,” Stanford professor of education Dr. Claude Goldenberg says in Episode 6 of our All for Literacy podcast, where we explore the science of reading with industry leaders.    Goldenberg began his career by teaching eighth-grade remedial reading classes in San Antonio, Texas, before going on to earn a Ph. D. from...

What happens at the intersection of law and literacy?  In this All for Literacy episode, Dr. Liz Brooke breaks down literacy policy at the state level with Dr. Kymyona Burk, a longtime advocate of establishing the science of reading in schools across her home state of Mississippi and beyond.  Burk currently serves as senior policy fellow for early literacy at ExcelinEd, an organization dedicated t...

Is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) the latest fad in education or is it a crucial element of the success and well-being of students and educators? We’ve all seen the SEL methods Ted Lasso uses to inspire his soccer players on the hit TV show, but do they really contribute to long-term learning and success? In this episode, host Dr. Liz Brooke speaks with Trisha DiFazio and Allison Roeser about the...

Host Liz Brooke and educational speaker and consultant Carl Hooker walk listeners through the thoughtful integration of technology into classrooms and schools. An educator for 21 years, Hooker’s career has been guided by one core belief—students need to drive their own learning. And he sees technology as the path forward. Are educator jobs being replaced by technology? Or is technology a powerful...

“We’re trying to get all kids to read and do it as quickly as possible, but as sustainably as possible. So that they have a fighting chance,” Kareem Weaver, co-founder of FULCRUM-Oakland, says in the latest episode of our All for Literacy podcast.  Join host Dr. Liz Brooke and Weaver for a passionate discussion about literacy as a civil right and the importance of literacy as a foundational skill...

 Lexia® Chief Learning Officer Dr. Liz Brooke interviews Emily Hanford, education journalist and host of “Sold A Story,” and Dr. Tiffany Hogan, Ph. D., CCC-SLP, about Hanford’s 2022 groundbreaking podcast series exposing decades’ worth of failed strategies to teach children to read. They discuss the intense national reaction to “Sold A Story,” continued media and community reaction, and a candid v...