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Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations

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Join Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift and fellow education leaders as they explore the landscape of early literacy and beyond. Each episode delves into essential literacy topics, offering expert insights and perspectives.
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Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 12
Student Learning Needs: How to Assess, Adapt, and Achieve
Thought Leader:
Dr. Miriam Ortiz
16 mins
Pam Koutrakos
Season 1, Episode 11
Reaping the Rewards of Interactive Read Alouds
Thought Leader:
Pam Koutrakos
27 mins

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Michelle Paster
Season 1, Episode 10
Executive Functioning
Thought Leader:
Michelle Paster
20 mins
Patty McGee
Season 1, Episode 9
Making the Mini-Lesson Mighty- Simple, Supporting, Succinct Steps
Thought Leader:
Patty McGee
26 mins
Michelle Paster
Season 1, Episode 8
Reading Comprehension
Thought Leader:
Michelle Paster
26 mins
Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Episode 7
Season 1, Episode 7
Unlocking the Power of Decodable Texts
Thought Leader:
Dr. Julia Lindsey
20 mins
Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 6
Classroom Success for the Year Ahead
Thought Leader:
Dr. Miriam Ortiz
9 mins
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Season 1, Episode 5
Embracing the Benefits of Fluent Handwriting
Thought Leader:
Kit Mohr
40 mins
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Season 1, Episode 4
Executive Functioning
Thought Leader:
C.C. Bates
31 mins
Dr. Nancy Akhavan
Season 1, Episode 3
Connecting Phonics to Reading: Answering the Big Why
Thought Leader:
Dr. Nancy Akhavan
25 mins
Mark Weakland
Season 1, Episode 2
The Forgotten Power of Teaching Techniques
Thought Leader:
Mark Weakland
25 mins
Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 1
Keeping the Literacy Momentum | Season 1, Episode 1
Thought Leader:
Dr. Miriam Ortiz
10 mins
Get to Know the Host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift image

Get to Know the Host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift

Cheryl holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, is a distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears' Get Set for School Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, and was awarded the Investors Bank Educator of the Year Award.