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How do students actually learn? …And what can te How do students actually learn? …And what can teachers do to make learning stick? 🧠 If you follow @drshanesaeed , you already know & love all she has to share about the Science of Learning! In Episode 62 of Literacy in Color, Shane joins me on a deep dive to unpack the Science of Learning: what cognitive science reveals about how information moves from working memory to long-term memory. We talk about: 🧠 Different types of memory 🧩 Retrieval practice, feedback loops, interleaving, paced practice, and metacognition 💭 Desirable difficulty (and why challenge is a good thing) 📚 How to plan instruction so learning lasts This one’s for every teacher who wants to go beyond “covering content” to actually creating lessons that promote learning. Comment LEARN for a link 🔗 to listen! #literacyincolor #literacyincolorpodcast #podcast #educationpodcast #podcastforteachers #podcastforeducators #literacycoach #readinginterventionist #elementaryteacher #literacyspecialist
“Dyslexia is not a bad word here.” 💬 Episo “Dyslexia is not a bad word here.” 💬 Episode 61 of Literacy in Color is one that every educator needs to hear. Jean Peake (@myreadingjeanie ) shares what it looks like when a school truly celebrates neurodiversity, empowers teachers, and supports every learner—from screening to support. We talk about universal screening, diagnostic assessments, early intervention, and the heart work behind teaching reading. ❤️ Comment SCREEN for a link 🔗 to listen — and for the whole Dyslexia Awareness Playlist! #literacyincolor #literacyincolorpodcast #podcast #educationpodcast #podcastforteachers #podcastforeducators #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #dyslexic #dyslexiaadvocate #universalscreening
We all hear you have to “follow” the Science o We all hear you have to “follow” the Science of Reading research… but that’s not as easy as it sounds. Dr. Neena Saha shares some of the barriers educators face — from having access to studies living behind paywalls to interpreting scientific jargon. In this episode, Neena breaks down a lot of the complicated language we see and hear when it comes to research and gives helpful advice on how to interpret findings with our students in mind, to help bridge some potential research to practice gaps. If you don’t yet follow and watch her monthly Reading Research Recap episodes on YouTube, you must add it to your playlist! Comment RESEARCH for a link 🔗 to listen! #literacyincolor #literacyincolorpodcast #podcast #educationpodcast #podcastforteachers #podcastforeducators #literacycoach #readinginterventionist #elementaryteacher #literacyspecialist #research #readingresearch #readingresearchrecap
So, you can read a word — but does that mean yo So, you can read a word — but does that mean you know it? 🤔 Being able to read or spell a word doesn’t always mean it’s deeply known. True word knowledge happens when spelling, sound, and meaning are tightly linked in the brain. That’s called Lexical Quality (Perfetti & Hart, 2002). 🧠 When we strengthen lexical quality, we help students own their words — not just recognize them. And while phonics is essential, it’s not enough on its own. We also need to connect words to their meaning, structure, and use. ✨ Want to learn how to build stronger word learning in your K–2 classroom beyond phonics instruction alone? 👉 Comment “QUALITY” below, and you’ll be the first to know when @snippetsbysarah & my brand-new K–2 Curriculum + Course drops (through @logosliteracyacademy - who also brought you Mastering Morphology!). #logosliteracyacademy #getlogofied #lexicalquality #orthographicmapping #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #vocabulary #vocabularyinstruction #morphology #elementaryteacher #readingintervention #readinginterventionist #literacycoach
✨ The magic that was @thereadingleague in 60 sec ✨ The magic that was @thereadingleague in 60 seconds ✨ If you attended, what was your biggest takeaway or favorite moment? #TRLConf2025 #thereadingleague #ittakesaleague #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #untileverychildcanread
Just got back from The Reading League feeling so g Just got back from The Reading League feeling so grateful… not just for the learning, but for the people. 💫 This work isn’t about being the best teacher in the room. It’s about surrounding yourself with others who believe all kids deserve access to evidence-based instruction and working together to make that a reality. Find your people. Build your circle. Because real change doesn’t happen in isolation… it happens in community. 💙 #ItTakesALeague Drop a 💙 if you agree and tag a fellow literacy lifter you can always count on! @thereadingleague #TRLConf2025 #thereadingleague #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #untileverychildcanread
Go wherever the wind takes you?! ➡️ To the Win Go wherever the wind takes you?! ➡️ To the Windy City, of course! 🏙️ We had a wonderful learning experience at the 9th Annual Reading League Conference in Chicago! @thereadingleague Drop a: 💙 if you were there too 🩵 if you’ve attended in the past or 🤍 if you hope to attend in the future! 🌟 If you were there too, let us know your favorite takeaway! 🌟 #TRLConf2025 #thereadingleague #ittakesaleague #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #untileverychildcanread

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