DiscoverLiteracy Lunch BreakS7E4: Excellence in Learning: How Newport Mesa is Transforming Early Literacy
S7E4:  Excellence in Learning: How Newport Mesa is Transforming Early Literacy

S7E4: Excellence in Learning: How Newport Mesa is Transforming Early Literacy

Update: 2025-11-12
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In this episode of The Literacy Lunch Break, host Marjorie Bottari sits down with Dr. Lori Hernandez, Director of Teaching and Learning in Newport Mesa School District. Dr. Hernandez shares how her team has created a district-wide culture of literacy that supports every learner, from newcomers and English learners to students in Title I and non-Title I schools. She discusses the district’s strategic rollout of phonemic awareness, phonics, and high-quality instruction, the systems of support built for teachers and administrators, and the powerful mindset shift that all kids can—and will—learn to read. This conversation is packed with insights for leaders and educators committed to equity and excellence in literacy instruction.

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S7E4:  Excellence in Learning: How Newport Mesa is Transforming Early Literacy

S7E4: Excellence in Learning: How Newport Mesa is Transforming Early Literacy

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