Millions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read, but many schools don't know about the research. They buy teacher training and books that are rooted in a disproven idea. In Sold a Story, Emily Hanford investigates four authors and a publishing company that have made millions selling this idea. more

Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading. more

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy® is a podcast for teachers. The hosts are your classroom-next-door teacher friends turned podcasters learning with you. Episodes feature top literacy experts and teachers who are putting the science of reading into practice. Melissa & Lori bridge the gap between the latest research and your day-to-day teaching. more

Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well. Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll find support here. Subscribe for honest conversations, actionable teaching tips, and the encouragement you need to transform literacy instruction in your classroom. more

Join us as we connect the science behind reading to the social-emotional connections for our students.

Learning to read starts with learning to play. This is the podcast for parents and teachers of kids ages 0-8 who want to have FUN learning evidence backed early development and literacy strategies in a short amount of time. This is the podcast for the teacher who needs a bestie to ask questions to and the parent who wants to know the best developmental practices to implement in the 3 minutes a day they have. You're not alone. Ask your questions here. If I can't answer them, one of my friends will be on to help! There are so many confusing parts about the learning to read journey. Miss Beth is here to simplify it, affirm you are the best person to teach your child, and give you the confidence you need in the early childhood education years. This podcast is for fun, community and confidence making tough topics more bite sized for every parent teacher and child.  more

This is the Reading Teachers Lounge where listeners can eavesdrop on professional conversations between elementary reading teachers. We are passionate about literacy and strive to find strategies to reach all learners. Shannon and Mary are neighbors who realized that they were 'literacy soul sisters' at a dinner in their Atlanta neighborhood. Once they started chatting about reading they haven't really stopped. Come join the conversation. more

In each episode of Reading Road Trip from IDA Ontario, host and classroom teacher Kate Winn explores evidence-based literacy instruction with a fabulous guest. From researchers and authors to educators and advocates, they're all sharing practical ideas that can be implemented now in your class, school or district! Support our podcast by making a donation on our website: https://www.idaontario.com/donate/ more

Teaching, Reading & Learning: The Podcast elevates important contributions to the educational community, with the goal of inspiring teachers, informing practice, and celebrating people in the community who have influenced teaching and literacy to the betterment of children. The podcast features guests whose life stories are compelling and rich in ways that are instructive to us all. The podcast focuses on literacy as we know it (reading and writing) but will also connect to other 'literacies' that impact children's learning; for example, emotional, physical, and social literacies as they apply to teachers and children. more

The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the 'Spice Girls of Literacy,' Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and informative experience for listeners. Never shying away from controversial topics and guests, and frequently disagreeing with each other, the hosts break down complex research into easy-to-understand takeaways and provide actionable solutions that teachers and parents can use in their classrooms and at home. And, they are never afraid to good-naturedly call BS or cheer on  their guests or each other when a point or item of discussion excites them. In fact, they have 'BS' and 'cheer' buttons at the ready for that very purpose!  With their engaging format and wealth of knowledge, Faith and Judy are sure to help you take your teaching to the next level!  It is no wonder that so many of their guests and listeners consider the Literacy View their favorite, can't-miss podcast in the literacy space. Have fun and learn at the same time! * You can find more information about The Literacy View on their website: https://theliteracyview.com/ more

Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist & literacy coach — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understanding of language.Each week, you'll discover practical tips, proven strategies, and creative ideas to make your literacy instruction colorful and impactful. From phonics and morphology to vocabulary building and comprehension techniques, we'll explore the full spectrum of evidence-based practices that support all learners on their journey to becoming confident readers.Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, 'Literacy in Color' will empower you with the tools, inspiration, and know-how to make literacy instruction not just effective, but truly unforgettable.Are you ready to teach colorfully? Hit subscribe and join us each week for a splash of fun, insight, and colorful learning.Connect with me on Instagram @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom for more tips, resources, and community! more

Welcome to Literacy Talks , a podcast from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults with reading challenges; and Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and author of 7 Mighty Moves . Each episode is a conversation among friends with practical literacy strategies, powerful tips, and a real passion for teachers and students alike. Listen, laugh, and learn with Literacy Talks , brought to educators everywhere by Reading Horizons. more

Timothy Shanahan is a renowned expert on the teaching of literacy. This podcast addresses practical issues in teaching students to read and to read better. more

Bridging literacy research and practice. Hosted by Jake Downs.

READ: Research Education ADvocacy Podcast connects you with prominent researchers, thought leaders, and educators who share their work, insights, and expertise about current research and best practices in fields of education and child development. READ is hosted by Danielle Gomez, EdD, and produced by The Windward Institute. Learn more at  www.thewindwardschool.org/wi or visit READ's homepage at www.readpodcast.org more

Hi there, I'm Jocelyn Seamer. Teacher, former school leader, author, and all around cheerleader for teachers everywhere. Learning to read and write is a matter of social justice. Every child deserves to learn through evidence informed practices, and every teacher deserves to be fully supported to make that happen.The Structured Literacy Podcast goes beyond the program to get to the heart of what it's really like to build a structured approach to literacy across the school.  more

Welcome to The Literacy Lounge! This is a podcast designed for elementary school teachers and homeschool parents on a mission to master the art of literacy instruction and cultivate a love of reading in students. Join your host, Ciera Harris, as she opens the door to a world of transformative teaching strategies that will make you a literacy champion in your classroom.Ciera and her guests will dive into topics such as The Science of Reading, the 5 components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension), metacognition, close reading, choosing the best mentor texts, data collection, increasing student engagement, and more. You'll walk away from each episode with actionable tips and strategies to try in your classroom. Best of all, you'll discover not just the 'what' and 'why' but also the 'how' of elevating your literacy instruction. Whether you're a veteran teacher or just starting your teaching journey, this podcast will empower you to achieve the results you've dreamed of for you and your students. For more literacy support, and to connect and collaborate with like-minded teachers, join the free Facebook group, The Literacy Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cieraharristeaching. more

Host Meg Mechelke explores the history of the science of reading and literacy instruction in the United States. more

Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula, the podcast that helps you simplify reading instruction, save time, and support every student's success— without feeling like you're running on empty. I'm Malia Hollowell—a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of Playdough to Plato. Over the past 20 years, I've honed my craft, combining science-backed practices with practical solutions to meet the real challenges educators face every day. Each episode dives into essential pillars of teaching success: Smart strategies to meet the needs of every student without adding extra stress to your plate. Honest conversations and tips to tackle teacher burnout and find a balance between school and home life. Science-backed practices that actually work—saving you time and boosting student results. Practical tips to streamline your planning and free up time for what matters most. This is your space to find encouragement, expert insights, and actionable ideas to create a classroom (and life) that works for you. Let's get started! more

Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by curriculum choice wonder which one is best? Do you wish you had an EXACT routine to follow for your child's daily phonics instruction? I am so excited you're here! It's time to check the boxes for phonics instruction on your daily homeschool reading schedule. You'll will get pro tips for teaching phonics skills so that your child can become a confident reader AND leave you feeling successful at the end of your homeschool days because you had an EXACT routine to follow! Hey, I'm Melanie. I am wife to Bill, mom to three hard-working teenagers, and have been teaching 4-7 year-old students to read for the last 10 years in K-2 classrooms. Reading God's Word, the Bible, gives me hope and grounds me with peace in a world filled with chaos. As a beginning teacher, I taught kids to read using the wrong approach (old cueing system instead of phonics). Tired of teaching kids to guess what words they were reading by having them look at the beginning letter of a word and the accompanying picture, I knew there had to be a better way! Then, I discovered a sequential, step-by-step phonics-based approach to teaching kids to read. An instructional model that teaches kids to read simple to more complex texts, phonics skill, by phonics skill. An approach to teaching kids to read that I will forever use with beginning readers. And I'm ready to share it with you! If you are ready to finally find a simple, yet highly effective way to teach your child to read… Works in your homeschool schedule (while homeschooling kids with multiple learning styles). Boosts your confidence because you WHAT phonics skill to teach and HOW to teach it. Leaves you feeling successful because your child is reading with confidence. Then, subscribe to the podcast! You can find me: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com more

Join Savannah Campbell, a certified reading specialist and passionate advocate for the Science of Reading, as she shares her journey from traditional teaching methods to transformative, evidence-based practices. Savannah brings you the latest research, practical strategies, and actionable insights to help educators refine their craft and empower their students to become confident, lifelong readers. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the field, 'Creating Readers' is your go-to resource for making meaningful progress in literacy education—without the overwhelm. Grab a seat, and let's create readers together! more

A step-by-step roadmap guides you through a reader's journey—at every level. This podcast was made for you if you're ready to, get clear on what structured literacy is and the science behind it. Join me to learn precisely what your struggling readers need and find ways to reach them. more

The All for Literacy podcast connects you with the voices, research, and practices transforming how we teach reading—because every student deserves instruction that works . Through monthly podcasts, hosted by Lexia's Senior Education Advisor Kerri Larkin, this series forges connections between literacy research and educators' knowledge and skills. This is a conversation that will have a real impact on teachers and students, with actionable information and research designed to support our goal of literacy for everyone. All for Literacy brings together researchers, educators, and experts to elevate literacy in America and create real equity in the classroom. more

The Reading Instruction Show is a podcast about reading instruction (and other things) with a little bit of attitude. There is plenty here to inform and entertain all. And, by the way, I'm not trying to sell any books. I don't have any curriculum or programs to market. I don't accept speaking fees. And, I don't ever want to be a consultant. more

Welcome to The Orton-Gillingham Podcast! This is where our hosts, Cara and Esther, chat about all things multisensory education, dyslexia, and ultimately, how we can bring literacy to everyone! Have a question for the podcast? Send it to podcast@brainspring.com! Make sure to check out our website at www.brainspring.com. more

This is the SMARTER Literacy Podcast from Ascend SMARTER Intervention, hosted by Lindsey Buck and Corey Pollard. Join us as we simplify the Science of Reading and bring you the tools and strategies to help students of all ages succeed in reading and writing. In each episode, we'll dive into proven, research-based strategies and break down complex concepts, share actionable tips, and explore the power of literacy for every learner. Whether you're just starting your literacy journey or looking for new tools to enhance your teaching, you're in the right place. Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcasts. more

The Sounds-Write Podcast is aimed at practitioners using phonics to teach children to read and write. The host hears from experts in the field of phonics in order to answer your questions. Sounds-Write is an expertly structured synthetic phonics programme based on the science of reading. For 20 years, we've been delivering a high-quality development programme which empowers education professionals to impart on children those most critical abilities for a happy, successful life and career: excellent reading and writing skills. more

Welcome to the Literacy and Justice for All podcast produced by the Rollins Center for Language Literacy and its free online Cox Campus. Join Dr. Ryan Lee-James, our host and conversational partner, as we dig deep into literacy through conversation with research scientists, expert practitioners, caregivers, educators, policymakers, business leaders, statisticians, and everyone in between. Together, we will uncover illiteracy as a critical threat to the promise that every citizen has the opportunity to live a life of self-determination, a basic and civil human right. more

How can we create homes where reading with children happens with ease and enjoyment? How do we know which children's books are good quality? How do we maintain enthusiasm for reading aloud during the early years and beyond? Welcome! It is so great to have you here to join me for this read-aloud revolution. Modern parents are faced with unprecedented levels of technological distractions and endless to-do lists. It is easy to let, days, weeks, months go by without reading to our children. This podcast will give you ideas and inspiration for creating the best possible read-aloud environment in a modern world. You will find tips, tricks and beautiful booklists as well as interviews with literacy experts, authors, illustrators and more to help you cultivate your read-aloud home. Learn how to create a literary feast for the children in your care that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Whether you are a stay-at-home carer, a working parent or an early childhood worker this podcast has something for you! more

For the Love of Literacy provides podcasts about the exciting advances in literacy instruction, from morphology and orthography (the spelling system), to meaningful sight word memorization, and sentence construction and comprehension. We focus on the often overlooked aspects of literacy and their links to language development. We tie learning to read, spell and writing to their roots in spoken language. This makes teaching and learning these abilities much easier because literacy learning is driven by language learning. The major components of spoken language plus vocabulary knowledge strongly predicting and largely determining growth in reading, spelling and writing. Our guests are not just knowledgeable the links between language and language but know how to implement this learning in the classroom. You will hear from noted researchers including Linnea Ehri, Marcia Henry and Peter Bowers as well as teachers who have developed lessons that engage students and enrich language abilities. Check back weekly to discover more Fulfilling Literacy Lessons and Clarifying conversations. Feel free to reach out to me at Bruce@ReadingShift.com . more

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization committed to helping children and adults learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Lindamood-Bell Radio explores a wide range of topics revolving around learning, literacy, and education. Hear from public school leaders, parents of children with learning difficulties, literacy coaches, teachers, researchers and even an inspiring college football player who is passionate about getting kids in his community reading.Lindamood-Bell's founders pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, comprehension, and math. We teach students at Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers, Learning Camps throughout the world, and Lindamood-Bell Academy—a K thru12 Private School. Also, the Lindamood-Bell for Schools division helps educators maximize student achievement through customized workshops and professional development.Thank you for listening to the Lindamood-Bell Radio podcast. Find more episodes and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Lindamood-Bell on Twitter @lindamoodbell or, on Facebook and YouTube. more

Listen to Dr. Kathryn Garforth and her guests as they discuss ways to support children's #RightToRead. These conversations provide information for educators and advocates about:- how the brain learns to read - best practices for reading instruction- creating change at various levelsIt is time for schools around the world to move away from a balanced literacy approach to reading instruction. It should be replace by practices aligned with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. more

In classrooms across America — and especially here in Kansas — too many children are being left behind in reading. And too often, their parents and teachers are left wondering: What did I miss? Why didn't anyone tell me? Hosted by Jesica Glover — a National Board Certified teacher, reading specialist, and parent who couldn't help her own daughter learn to read — this podcast explores the literacy crisis in Kansas and across the country. Through real stories and expert insight, we uncover how reading is actually learned, where schools are falling short, and what families and educators can do to change it. Each episode combines real stories, expert insight, and a look at the science of how reading works — From early warning signs and misdiagnoses to bold reforms and grassroots change, My Child Can't Read traces a powerful journey from heartbreak to hope.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or policymaker, this podcast helps you understand what went wrong — and what we can do to make it right, right here in the Heartland. more

Our podcast will feature parents, literacy experts, and thought leaders discussing current topics centered in the Science of Reading and parent advocacy. Our social media centered community is built from the ground up from all political and socioeconomic levels, and is laser focused on bringing evidence-based reading instruction to all our children, acknowledging the fact that scientifically based reading instruction helps every child learn to read. Full video episodes and daily clips can be watched on our YouTube Channel. more

Welcome to 'Steps Forward,' the podcast where we dive deeply into a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for early reading and the transformative power of Implementation Science. Join us as we explore how school districts can effectively implement MTSS frameworks to support the diverse early reading needs of students in our schools. more

This podcast is for teachers and parents who are dedicated to helping young readers and writers thrive. Children are naturally curious and it's our role as parents and teachers to provide them with support so they learn to love reading and writing.Between national standards and outside influences, there is a significant amount of pressure on teachers and parents around teaching young children to be successful readers and writers. My goal with this podcast is to support and provide guidance for new and continuing teachers so that they can design and implement literacy instruction that will inspire enthusiasm in young readers and writers.For parents of elementary-aged readers and writers, I hope that this podcast will demystify the process of teaching reading and writing. I will introduce the terms and practices that teachers use so that you will be in a better position to support your children's love of literacy. With this podcast, I aim to provide guidance, reassurance, and confidence so that children - both at school and at home - are building the literacy foundation that they need to empower them throughout the rest of their lives. This is the podcast that will benefit teachers and parents so they can confidently take control of their role in nurturing tomorrow's readers and writers.  more

Dive into the world of dyslexia with inspiring stories, expert insights, and empowering education. Hosted by passionate advocates, this podcast brings together bright minds, experienced teachers, and remarkable individuals to share their journeys, strategies, and successes. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone navigating dyslexia, this podcast offers a beacon of hope, understanding, and actionable advice to support every step of the journey. more

Educator podcast sharing how teachers are using the Science of Reading to implement evidence based teaching strategies and high quality curriculum into their classrooms. more

Join educators Hillary Statum and Deedee Wills on From Research to Recess: The Science Behind Great Teaching. This podcast breaks down educational research into real-life strategies for K-2 classrooms. From the science of reading to classroom management and occasional book studies, we make teaching tips practical, doable, and just what busy teachers need. Grab your coffee and tune in! more

Foundations of Reading Audio Guide is an educational podcast for general information and professional learning. It is not affiliated with Praxis, ETS, the Utah State Board of Education, or any testing agency, and it does not guarantee test outcomes. Content reflects personal experience and classroom practice, not legal or instructional mandates. Episodes break down literacy concepts with real classroom examples for teachers and parents seeking clarity, confidence, and practical understanding. more

The Reading SLP Podcast helps speech-language pathologists move beyond 'that's not my job' and into your quantum leap as a reading expert. Elizabeth shows you how to use the principles of reading science, structured literacy, and SLP expertise to build your practice in the most aligned way possible. This is the toolkit to handle what grad school didn't teach you, what your caseload throws at you, and how to get to the other side...if you're ready to reclaim your career then this is the show for you. more

A conversation with Parents and PractitionersThe purpose of this show is to provide support and encouragement to families as they navigate a dyslexia diagnosis. We can offer concrete and actionable advice to families. As professionals we understand the science of reading, but we are also both moms who are navigating the system ourselves. No two people with dyslexia are the same and no two families' journeys are going to be the same. more

A monthly podcast about literacy instruction and school leadership readbyexample.substack.com