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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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Four Key Components of Teaching Alphabetic Knowledge
Season 2, Episode 15
Four Key Components of Teaching Alphabetic Knowledge
Thought Leader:
Shayne B. Piasta
17 mins
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Season 2, Episode 14
Pathways to Principalship: How to Cultivate More Leaders in More Effective Ways
Thought Leaders:
Tim Cusack
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Vince Bustamante
21 mins

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Literacy Matters - Season 2, Episode 13
Season 2, Episode 13
A Fresh Look at the Connection Between Literacy Growth and Self-Worth
Thought Leader:
Keisha Smith-Carrington
20 mins
LM S2 Ep12
Season 2, Episode 12
The Instructor-Student Paradox: Why We Help Children learn More When We Let Them Teach Us
Thought Leader:
Dr. Gravity Goldberg
20 mins
LM S2 Ep11
Season 2, Episode 11
The Active View of Reading: A Model to Move the Needle on Comprehension
Thought Leaders:
Kelly Cartwright
,
Leah Mermelstein
55 mins
Slow Brew Read-Alouds
Season 2, Episode 10
Slow Brew Read-Alouds: Three Purposeful Passes to Improve Comprehension
Thought Leader:
Lester Laminack
28 mins
Lily Howard Scott
Season 2, Episode 9
The Surprising, Brain-Changing Power of the Right Words at the Right Time
Thought Leader:
Lily Howard Scott
25 mins
The Sweet Spot of Scoffolding
Season 2, Episode 8
The Sweet Spot of Scaffolding: How to "Right-Size" the Task to Motivate—Not Frustrate
Thought Leaders:
Douglas Fisher
,
Nancy Frey
23 mins
Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Season 2 Episode7
Season 2, Episode 7
Four Key Components of Teaching Alphabetic Knowledge
Thought Leader:
Dana Clark
19 mins
Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Ep. 6
Season 2, Episode 6
The Power of Revolutionary Love in the Classroom
Thought Leader:
Dr. Eliza Braden
25 mins
Leslie Zoroya
Season 2, Episode 5
Families and Caregivers as the Fifth Puzzle Piece
Thought Leader:
Leslie Zoroya
5 mins
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Season 2, Episode 4
How to Maximize Literacy Coaches’ Time—and Talent
Thought Leader:
Leslie Zoroya
20 mins
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Season 2, Episode 3
Paraprofessionals as Partners in Success
Thought Leader:
Leslie Zoroya
20 mins
Leslie Zoroya
Season 2, Episode 2
Maximizing Class Time with Your Literacy Block
Thought Leader:
Leslie Zoroya
21 mins
Leslie Zoroya
Season 2, Episode 1
Making the Shift from Balanced to Structured Literacy
Thought Leader:
Leslie Zoroya
21 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.