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Episode 135: What We Learned at The Reading League's 10th Annual Conference

2026-10-1550:10

Fresh from The Reading League's 10th Annual Conference in Chicago, Lindsay, Donell, and Stacy share the research, ideas, and classroom strategies that caught their attention. From the growing influence of AI to the importance of oral language, reading comprehension, and explicit instruction, the trio explores what excited them, what surprised them, and what left them with more questions. Whether you attended the conference or couldn't make it, this Conference Rewind brings valuable insights ...

Episode 134: What’s Hot, What’s Not, and What Matters in Literacy

2026-10-0851:17

Show Notes This episode was inspired by the 30th annual What’s Hot in Literacy survey, which asks literacy leaders to consider both the topics receiving attention in the field and those that deserve more. Lindsay, Donell, and Stacy use the findings as a jumping-off point to examine where literacy conversations are focused—and what may be getting overlooked. Resources Mentioned What’s Hot in Literacy at 30: Trends, Tensions, and Trajectories in a Changing Field Stephanie Grote-Garcia, Evan O...

Episode 133: AI Can Improve Performance. But Does It Improve Learning?

2026-10-0138:01

Show Notes AI can make a task easier without necessarily making learning stronger. The distinction may come down to who is doing the cognitive work. When AI provides an answer or produces the work for a student, it can reduce the attention, engagement, reasoning, and productive struggle involved in learning. When thoughtfully designed and intentionally used to provide hints, scaffolding, practice, or feedback, however, AI may help students remain actively involved in that process. For educato...

Episode 132: When the Classroom Feels Different: Behavior, Boundaries, and Teacher Well-Being

2026-09-2445:30

Classroom management can test even the most experienced teacher—especially when the strategies that usually work suddenly don’t seem to be enough. In this episode, Lindsay, Donell, and Stacy have an open conversation about challenging classroom behavior, maintaining high expectations, setting boundaries, and the very real toll it can take on teachers. They share strategies, resources, and reminders for navigating the hard days while finding ways to support students and teachers. Show NotesWhe...

Episode 131: Dyslexia Awareness Is Everywhere. Is It Making a Difference?

2026-09-1744:48

Dyslexia awareness has grown dramatically—but has that awareness translated into meaningful change for students? Stacy, Donell, and Lindsay explore what’s happening in schools, what may still be missing, and what it will take to turn greater awareness into better support for struggling readers. Show NotesDyslexia is now part of the conversation in schools across the country. Nearly every state has adopted some form of dyslexia legislation, screening has become increasingly common, and educato...

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