250: What happens when students reach middle or high school without strong reading skills? In this episode, Jeanne Schopf shares why it’s never too late to help struggling readers—and what schools can do to improve literacy outcomes for secondary students. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps t ... Show More
Aug 3
Greatest Hits Countdown - #5 - Rethinking reading comprehension with Brent Conway
{Listen Again} In this interview with Brent Conway, we discuss "the balanced literacy hangover" and why we need to rethink reading comprehension. This episode originally aired on April 24, 2023.Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Es ... Show More
30m 46s
Jul 27
Greatest Hits Countdown - #6 - Fluency isn't just about speed - with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on October 17, 2022, we hear from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, who helps us understand the concept of reading fluency. It's not just about speed!Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential St ... Show More
25m 50s
Nov 2023
Best Reading Instructional Moves
<p>Shannon chats with Lindsay Kemeny about her new book titled 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success. Both Shannon and Lindsay have classroom experience teaching Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students, so thei ... Show More
57m 36s
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