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Teaching Literacy PodcastE54|The Literacy 50 with Melissa and LoriMelissa Loftus and Lori Sappington join us on the show to discuss their recent book entitled “The Literacy 50: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night” available through Scholastic. In this episode we discuss Melissa and Lori’s experiences in the classroom, what led them to start a podcast, and what […]2024-07-231h 01
Triple R Teaching3 Steps to Reach All Readers179: In this episode, the tables are turned - Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, interview ME! We discuss the three important steps to reach all readers ... and I get pretty candid about my science of reading journey.Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade e...2024-07-2246 min
UnboundEd PodcastImportant Answers About the Science of Reading with Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington | EP 21How do we navigate the challenges of turning the science of reading into the reality of daily instruction? Educators across the country are committed to research-backed literacy nstruction, but sometimes the process can lead to more questions, or misconceptions. I got a chance to talk with Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington to discuss their book, The Literacy 50–A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night. Join us as we tackle some these questions, as well as some of my own.2024-06-2632 minTriple R TeachingAnswering science of reading questions that keep you up at night172: Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we discuss "The Literacy 50: A Q & A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions about Reading that Keep You Up at Night."Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK...2024-06-0343 min
A Novel Idea: The History of the Science of Reading8: The Science of Reading: Where Do We Go From Here?Our journey through the history of literacy instruction in the United States has brought us to the very place we started: the current science of reading movement that has taken the education field by storm. In this concluding episode of A Novel Idea, we discuss the future of the science of reading movement and hear input from a variety of experts, including:Emily Hanford (Twitter: @ehanford), senior producer and correspondent, APM ReportsMelissa Loftus and Lori Sappington (Twitter: @literacypodcast), co-hosts, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Kareem Weaver (Twitter: @KJWinEducation), co-founder, FULCRUMDr. G. Reid Lyon, former director, NICHDHannah Bain, Iowa t...2023-07-2039 minA Novel Idea: The History of the Science of Reading5: What's the Deal With Whole Language?Whole language is one of the most talked about developments in literacy instruction in the past several decades. In this episode of A Novel Idea, we take a look at the history and founders of this popular teaching philosophy and examine its effects on contemporary instruction. Featuring insight from:Dr. G. Reid Lyon, former director, NICHDNatalie Wexler (Twitter: @natwexler), author, The Knowledge GapKate Will, program coordinator, Iowa Reading Research CenterMelissa Loftus and Lori Sappington (Twitter: @literacypodcast), co-hosts, Melissa and Lori Love LiteracyDr. Maryanne Wolf, author, Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain and D...2023-07-0647 minA Novel Idea: The History of the Science of Reading1: The Science of Reading: Where Are We Now?What is the science of reading? And why is everyone in the literacy community talking about it?In this episode, we explore the current state of the science of reading movement. Along with our original reporting, you’ll hear from: Melissa McGuire, Tara Rabenberg, and Kimberley Moser of Iowa’s Spencer Community School DistrictMelissa Loftus and Lori Sappington of Melissa and Lori Love Literacy (Twitter: @literacypodcast)Dr. Kymyona Burk of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (Twitter: @kymyona_burk)Kareem Weaver (Twitter: @KJWinEducation) of FULCRUMparents of struggling readers…& more!Learn...2023-06-0836 min