In this special recap episode, Stacy Hurst and Donell Pons share key takeaways from the 2025 International Dyslexia Association Conference. While Lindsay Kemeny wasn’t able to attend, she joins the conversation to reflect on the insights and themes that emerged — including the newly revised definition of dyslexia, the critical role of literacy leadership, an ... Show More
Sep 10
Episode 130: Conference Rewind: What Educators Can Take Back from Big Sky
Fresh from the Big Sky Literacy Summit, Stacy Hurst and Donell Pons bring Lindsay Kemeny—and listeners—inside the conversations that had them thinking, questioning, and taking notes. Hear which ideas rose to the top and why they could matter for the way educators approach literac ... Show More
47m 2s
Sep 3
Episode 129: Is This Really the End of Reading?
Are we reading less—or is the way we read changing? Inspired by a provocative recent article in The Atlantic, Stacy, Donell, and Lindsay take on some big questions about reading, attention, and what it means to be a reader today. Their conversation explores what may be changing, ... Show More
58 m
Aug 27
Episode 128: Should Struggling Readers Repeat Third Grade?
Third-grade retention laws are gaining momentum—but does repeating a grade actually help struggling readers? Stacy, Donell, and Lindsay explore what the research suggests and why earlier, evidence-based intervention may be the better answer.Show NotesMore states are turning to th ... Show More
38m 51s
Jan 2023
2.9 The Power in Saying Dyslexia
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we continue the conversation around the power in saying dyslexia and we cover what that means for helping move our students toward self-advocacy. We’ll discuss how we can, as educators, speak to parents and students about dyslex ... Show More
50m 17s
Sep 2020
S2-02. Reflecting on past literacy experiences: Tamara Morris & Justin Pita
<p>Join Amplify interns Justin Pita, undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, and Tamara Morris, graduate of Stanford University, as they share their reading journeys. They highlight the major disparities and barriers that affected their academic experiences and reflect o ... Show More
35m 1s
Aug 2024
[Episode 99] From Phonics to Fluency: Inside the RedThread Literacy Program (w/Robin Rubenstein)
In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, our host Dr. Wendy Amato discusses the importance of literacy and reading with Robin Rubenstein, Director of Curriculum and Implementation at K12 Coalition. This conversation centers around K12 Coalition's Red Thread literacy curriculum, ... Show More
22m 34s
Nov 2021
Ep 17: Team Players and Dyslexia
After a long break, Simon sits down with Atlanta comedian, showrunner, and dyslexia practitioner Haylie Montgomery (@HaylieComedy) who talks about receiving an early diagnosis of dyslexia and how it affects her views on the world and her successful professional life helping child ... Show More
37m 26s
May 2025
First Steps to Fluency: How Young Learners Become Independent Readers with Virginia Quinn Mooney
<p><b>Episode 226</b></p><p>In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highligh ... Show More
39m 5s
Dec 2023
Unlocking Digital Literacy with Practical Classroom Strategies with Dr. Jenna Kammer and Dr. Lauren Hays - 245
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Lauren Hays and Dr. Jenna Kammer, instructional technology experts, and co-authors, about strategies for integrating digital literacy skills across content areas and learning environments. You'll also hear actionable tips and strategies for creat ... Show More
24m 58s