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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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    Season 3
    Season 3, Episode 2
    Teaching Reading with Grade-Level Texts

    Thought leaders: Dr. Tim Shanahan

    26 mins
    Season 3, Episode 1
    Cursive Is Not a Frill—It's a Life Skill

    Thought leaders: Dr. Christina Bretz, OTD, OTR/L ,Dr. Suzanne Baruch Asherson, OTD, MA, OTR/L

    20 mins

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    Season 2
    Season 2, Episode 15
    Four Key Components of Teaching Alphabetic Knowledge

    Thought leader: Shayne B. Piasta

    17 mins
    Season 2, Episode 14
    Pathways to Principalship: How to Cultivate More Leaders in More Effective Ways

    Thought leaders: Vince Bustamante, M.Ed., Tim Cusack

    21 mins
    Season 2, Episode 13
    A Fresh Look at the Connection Between Literacy Growth and Self-Worth

    Thought leader: Keisha Smith-Carrington

    20 mins
    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
    Season 2, Episode 11
    The Active View of Reading: A Model to Move the Needle on Comprehension

    Thought leaders: Leah Mermelstein, Kelly Cartwright Ph.D.

    55 mins
    Season 2, Episode 10
    Slow Brew Read-Alouds: Three Purposeful Passes to Improve Comprehension

    Thought leader: Lester Laminack

    28 mins
    Season 2, Episode 9
    The Surprising, Brain-Changing Power of the Right Words at the Right Time

    Thought leader: Lily Howard Scott

    25 mins
    Season 2, Episode 8
    The Sweet Spot of Scaffolding: How to "Right-Size" the Task to Motivate—Not Frustrate

    Thought leaders: Douglas Fisher, Ph.D. & Nancy Frey, Ph.D.

    23 mins
    Season 2, Episode 7
    Four Key Components of Teaching Alphabetic Knowledge

    Thought leader: Dana Clark

    19 mins
    Season 2, Episode 6
    The Power of Revolutionary Love in the Classroom

    Thought leader: Dr. Eliza Braden

    25 mins
    Season 2, Episode 5
    Families and Caregivers as the Fifth Puzzle Piece

    Thought leader: Leslie Zoroya

    5 mins
    Season 2, Episode 4
    How to Maximize Literacy Coaches’ Time—and Talent

    Thought leader: Leslie Zoroya

    20 mins
    Season 2, Episode 3
    Paraprofessionals as Partners in Success

    Thought leader: Leslie Zoroya

    20 mins
    Season 2, Episode 2
    Maximizing Class Time with Your Literacy Block

    Thought leader: Leslie Zoroya

    21 mins
    Season 2, Episode 1
    Making the Shift from Balanced to Structured Literacy

    Thought leader: Leslie Zoroya

    21 mins
    Season 1
    Season 1, Episode 12
    Student Learning Needs: How to Assess, Adapt, and Achieve

    Thought leader: Dr. Miriam Ortiz

    16 mins
    Season 1, Episode 11
    Reaping the Rewards of Interactive Read Alouds

    Thought leader: Pam Koutrakos

    27 mins
    Season 1, Episode 10
    Executive Functioning

    Thought leader: Michelle Paster

    20 mins
    Season 1, Episode 9
    Making the Mini-Lesson Mighty- Simple, Supporting, Succinct Steps

    Thought leader: Patty McGee

    26 mins
    Season 1, Episode 8
    Reading Comprehension

    Thought leader: Michelle Paster

    26 mins
    Season 1, Episode 7
    Unlocking the Power of Decodable Texts

    Thought leader: Dr. Julia Lindsey

    20 mins
    Season 1, Episode 6
    Classroom Success for the Year Ahead

    Thought leader: Dr. Miriam Ortiz

    9 mins
    Season 1, Episode 5
    Embracing The Benefits of Fluent Handwriting

    Thought leader: Kit Mohr

    40 mins
    Season 1, Episode 4
    How to Effectively Teach Concepts of Print

    Thought leader: C.C. Bates

    31 mins
    Season 1, Episode 3
    Connecting Phonics to Reading: Answering the Big Why

    Thought leader: Dr. Nancy Akhavan

    25 mins
    Season 1, Episode 2
    The Forgotten Power of Teaching Techniques

    Thought leader: Mark Weakland

    25 mins
    Season 1, Episode 1
    Keeping the Literacy Momentum

    Thought leader: Dr. Miriam Ortiz

    10 mins
    Cheryl Bio

    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.