34 Best Science of Reading Podcasts

1. Sold a Story

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Sold a Story is an investigative podcast about how kids learn — what works in the classroom, the science behind those insights and why that research often doesn't make it into schools. Season 1 revealed why so many kids are struggling to learn how to read, and it sparked a wave of change across the country. In Season 2, we go beyond reading to look at teaching itself.more Host Emily Hanford
Producer/Network APM Reports
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests David Owen, Margaret Goldberg +1 more
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2. Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers

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Melissa & Lori Love Literacy® is a science of reading podcast for teachers who want to understand how reading really works and what that means for classroom instruction. Each month, Melissa & Lori explore topics in reading instruction by talking with researchers, authors, and classroom teachers who are bringing reading research into their classrooms. Melissa & Lori are like the teachers next door, now behind the mic...more Hosts Lori Sappington, Melissa
Producer/Network Presented by Great Minds
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Kelly Gallagher, Tim Rasinski +26 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 975Facebook 40KTwitter 12KInstagram 20.5K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Science of Reading: The Podcast

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Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.more Host Susan Lambert
Producer/Network Amplify Education
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Kate Winn, Timothy Shanahan +11 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 786Facebook 40.8KTwitter 18.4KInstagram 31.4K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Reach All Readers

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Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well. Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll find support here...more Host Anna Geiger
Email ****@themeasuredmom.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. Shawn Datchuk, Tim Shanahan +16 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 526 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Together in Literacy

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Join us as we connect the science behind reading to the social-emotional connections for our students.
Hosts Emily Gibbons, Casey Harrison
Producer/Network Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
Email ****@togetherinliteracy.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. Rosine Dougherty, Nancy Duggan
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 154Instagram 3K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Reading Road Trip

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In each episode of Reading Road Trip from IDA Ontario, host and classroom teacher Kate Winn explores evidence-based literacy instruction with a fabulous guest. From researchers and authors to educators and advocates, they're all sharing practical ideas that can be implemented now in your class, school or district! Support our podcast by making a donation on our website: https://www.idaontario.com/donate/more Host Kate Winn
Producer/Network International Dyslexia Association Ontario
Email ****@onlit.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Dr. Renata Archie +17 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 147Facebook 4.5KTwitter 4.7KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Literacy View

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The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the 'Spice Girls of Literacy,' Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and informative experience for listeners...more Hosts Judy Boksner, Faith Borkowsky
Producer/Network Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Lynn Gaffney, Jim Heal +13 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 96Facebook 15KTwitter 11.5K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Literacy Talks

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Welcome to Literacy Talks , a podcast from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults with reading challenges; and Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and author of 7 Mighty Moves ...more Hosts Stacy Hurst, Donell Pons, Lindsay Kemeny
Producer/Network Reading Horizons
Email ****@suu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kareem Weaver, Andrea Setmeyer +10 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 84Facebook 8.8KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Shanahan on Literacy

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Timothy Shanahan is a renowned expert on the teaching of literacy. This podcast addresses practical issues in teaching students to read and to read better.
Host Timothy Shanahan
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Don Bear, Peter Bowers +4 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 75 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators

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Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with as a reading interventionist & literacy coach since 2013 — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understanding of language...more Producer/Network Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Dr. Sarah Brown +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 68 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Structured Literacy Podcast

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Hi there, I'm Jocelyn Seamer. Teacher, former school leader, author, and all around cheerleader for teachers everywhere. Learning to read and write is a matter of social justice. Every child deserves to learn through evidence informed practices, and every teacher deserves to be fully supported to make that happen.The Structured Literacy Podcast goes beyond the program to get to the heart of what it's really like to build a structured approach to literacy across the school. more Host Jocelyn Seamer
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 59Facebook 15.7KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. The Science of Reading Formula

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Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula, the podcast that helps you simplify reading instruction, save time, and support every student's success— without feeling like you're running on empty. I'm Malia Hollowell—a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of Playdough to Plato. Over the past 20 years, I've honed my craft, combining science-backed practices with practical solutions to meet the real challenges educators face every day...more Producer/Network Malia Hollowell
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Trina Spencer, Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall +15 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. All For Literacy

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The All for Literacy podcast connects you with the voices, research, and practices transforming how we teach reading—because every student deserves instruction that works . Through monthly podcasts, hosted by Lexia's Senior Education Advisor Kerri Larkin, this series forges connections between literacy research and educators' knowledge and skills. This is a conversation that will have a real impact on teachers and students, with actionable information and research designed to support our goal of literacy for everyone...more Host Dr. Liz Brooke
Producer/Network Lexia
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Erika Rudnicki +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 39 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Creating Readers with Savannah Campbell

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Join Savannah Campbell, a certified reading specialist and passionate advocate for the Science of Reading, as she shares her journey from traditional teaching methods to transformative, evidence-based practices. Savannah brings you the latest research, practical strategies, and actionable insights to help educators refine their craft and empower their students to become confident, lifelong readers. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the field, 'Creating Readers' is your go-to resource for making meaningful progress in literacy education—without the overwhelm...more Producer/Network Savannah Campbell
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Brooke Vitale, Rachel Beiswanger +5 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Route2Reading

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A step-by-step roadmap guides you through a reader's journey—at every level. This podcast was made for you if you're ready to, get clear on what structured literacy is and the science behind it. Join me to learn precisely what your struggling readers need and find ways to reach them.more Producer/Network Amie Burkholder
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Pryor Rayburn, Katie Pace Miles +9 more
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16. Reading Realities

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Changing how we teach reading isn't simple. It's complex, ongoing, and often overwhelming—and no one should have to figure it out alone.Reading Realities is a podcast about what it really takes to change how we teach reading. Host Rose Else-Mitchell of the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz talks honestly with educators about the instructional shifts they're making, what they've learned about how humans learn to read, and what it takes to teach it.  Guests discuss what they've tried, what worked (and what didn't), and what they are learning to do differently now — making change..more Producer/Network Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Reading Symphony

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Hosted by Katie Megrian - literacy leader, former principal, and mom of two young readers - The Reading Symphony brings the science of reading to life for parents, teachers, and school leaders who want clarity, not confusion. Each episode blends research-based insight with real-world strategies for helping children thrive in reading, writing, and comprehension.From phonemic awareness and decoding to fluency, vocabulary, and background knowledge, Katie demystifies what great instruction looks like and how families can support it at home...more Producer/Network Katie Megrian
Email ****@thereadingsymphony.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rosy Hely Reed, Whitney Whealdon +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Right To Read Initiative

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Listen to Dr. Kathryn Garforth and her guests as they discuss ways to support children's #RightToRead. These conversations provide information for educators and advocates about:- how the brain learns to read - best practices for reading instruction- creating change at various levelsIt is time for schools around the world to move away from a balanced literacy approach to reading instruction. It should be replace by practices aligned with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.more Producer/Network Kathryn Garforth
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kenneth B. Morris Jr., David Chalk +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. SMARTER Literacy

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This is the SMARTER Literacy Podcast from Ascend SMARTER Intervention. Join us as we simplify evidence-based instruction and bring you the tools and strategies to help students of all ages succeed in reading and writing. In each episode, we'll dive into proven, research-based strategies and break down complex concepts, share actionable tips, and explore the power of literacy for every learner. Whether you're just starting your literacy journey or looking for new tools to enhance your teaching, you're in the right place...more Producer/Network Ascend SMARTER Intervention
Email ****@ascendlearningcenter.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Literacy Across Languages

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A podcast for educators passionate about helping multilingual students learn to read. We connect the reading research with best practices in second language acquisition to help make literacy for every language learner a reality. Co-hosted by Mary Sandoval and Katherine Nelson. Mary is an educator, instructional coach, and committed advocate for multilingual learners. Katherine is a multilingual literacy specialist and author of early reader materials, passionate about developing reading and language together. You can learn more about their work at literacyacrosslanguages.com.more Producer/Network Literacy Across Languages
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Valentina Gonzalez, Courtney Morgan +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. The Reading Teacher's Playbook with Eva Mireles

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Welcome to the Reading Teacher's Playbook—your go to source for upper elementary literacy teachers (grades 3-5) and those who support them, seeking evidence-based literacy practices. Listen in as Eva simplifies literacy instruction, promotes sustainable growth, and empowers you to create engaging lessons that make learning stick. Your host, Eva Mireles, will provide you with practical tips and tools for confident teaching, while fostering a love for reading in your students. Let's huddle up and learn together! Visit her website to learn more: https://evamireles.com/more Host Eva Mireles
Producer/Network Eva Mireles, Upper Elementary Literacy Coach
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Pooja Agarwal, Stacey Riedmiller
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. My Child Can't Read: A Heartland Crisis

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In classrooms across America — and especially here in Kansas — too many children are being left behind in reading. And too often, their parents and teachers are left wondering: What did I miss? Why didn't anyone tell me? Hosted by Jesica Glover — a National Board Certified teacher, reading specialist, and parent who couldn't help her own daughter learn to read — this podcast explores the literacy crisis in Kansas and across the country...more Producer/Network Phillips Fundamental Learning Center
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Joyce S. Pickering, Jen Barrett +26 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Literacy Now

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Our podcast will feature parents, literacy experts, and thought leaders discussing current topics centered in the Science of Reading and parent advocacy. Our social media centered community is built from the ground up from all political and socioeconomic levels, and is laser focused on bringing evidence-based reading instruction to all our children, acknowledging the fact that scientifically based reading instruction helps every child learn to read. Full video episodes and daily clips can be watched on our YouTube Channel.more Producer/Network Parents For Reading Justice
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Clarice Jackson, Dr. Louise Bay Waters +18 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. The Road to Reading Podcast

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Educator podcast sharing how teachers are using the Science of Reading to implement evidence based teaching strategies and high quality curriculum into their classrooms.
Producer/Network Elana
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Brett Benson, North Landesman +11 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Igniting the Science of Reading

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This podcast supports Bismarck Public Schools educators as they apply the learning they have done around the Science of Reading, featuring teacher insights on implementing evidence-based core resources and strategies. more Host Tina Pletan
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. Literacy at the Center

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The Center for Literacy and Reading Success Podcast features national and local experts discussing the science of reading and instructional practices. Episodes offer evidence-based guidance for families and teachers, including practical methods to support children's literacy development and foster joyful, lifelong reading habits together.more Producer/Network CT State Dept. of Education
Recent Guests Dr. Darci Burns, Dr. Michael Coyne +2 more
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27. Harvey Hubbell Show n Tell Podcast

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Show n' Tell is an ongoing conversation at the heart of America's literacy movement — where filmmakers, educators, and advocates come together to talk about what's working in our schools and what still needs to change. Hosted by Harvey Hubbell V , creator of the documentary Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars , the podcast builds on the film's mission through insightful interviews with leading voices in education, literacy, and advocacy...more Producer/Network captimepro
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28. Prepping Parents | Literacy Support for Families

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Prepping Parents is your go-to podcast for supporting your child's early reading at home. I'm Danielle — teacher, author, and parent, joined often by Jess, a teacher, parent and MSL expert. Together, we break down phonics and the science of reading into short, practical, 10-minute episodes. This is not a course to teach your child to read. It's just parents who love phonics and want to upskill others! Whether you're driving home from work or juggling daily life, you'll get simple tools and tips to help you confidently support what your child is learning at school. You've got this!more Hosts Danielle Lindner, Jess
Producer/Network Danielle and Jess
Email ****@daniellelindner.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. Principals of Literacy

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Principals of Literacy is a podcast from The Reading League Texas exploring what it takes to turn the science of reading into strong, sustainable literacy practices in schools. Hosted by Dr. Patty Coté, the podcast brings together educators, researchers, and literacy leaders for practical conversations about evidence-aligned instruction, curriculum, implementation, coaching, data, intervention, special education, and the systems that support student success...more Producer/Network pattydn
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30. Reading Roundtable

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Reading Roundtable is a professional learning podcast from Creative Consulting with Heather McCain. Each episode connects Science of Reading research to practical classroom implementation, offering clear guidance, reflection questions, and actionable strategies for K 5 teachers, coaches, principals, and instructional leaders.more Producer/Network Heather McCain | Creative Consulting
Email ****@creativeconsultingwv.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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31. Raising Readers

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Raising Readers provides practical, science-based reading tips for families. Each episode offers simple, realistic ways parents can support their K 3 child's reading development at home.
Producer/Network Heather Roberts
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32. The Sounds-Write Podcast

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The Sounds-Write Podcast is aimed at practitioners using phonics to teach children to read and write. The host hears from experts in the field of phonics in order to answer your questions. Sounds-Write is an expertly structured synthetic phonics programme based on the science of reading. For 20 years, we've been delivering a high-quality development programme which empowers education professionals to impart on children those most critical abilities for a happy, successful life and career: excellent reading and writing skills.more Host Laura Walker
Producer/Network Sounds-Write
Email ****@sounds-write.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Naomi Hinton, Tita Beaven +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 28.5KTwitter 11.2KInstagram 8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Littles Love Learning Podcast

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Welcome to the Littles Love Learning podcast. If you're a preschool or kindergarten parent or teacher, this podcast is just for YOU!My name's Erin, and I'm a certified teacher with my master's degree in education and over 15 years experience.But I actually didn't know how to effectively teach reading until 6 years AFTER I left the classroom.Now that I've been trained in the Science of Reading, I'm on a mission to share all I've learned with YOU so that teaching your little one to read is easy and FUN!You can do this, and I'm here to help!Hit subscribe and get ready to watch your child's lite..more Producer/Network Erin, M.Ed
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Lisa Chan, Malia Hollowell +2 more
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34. Science of Reading Leadership

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What is the Science of Reading? What are leaders doing to accelerate reading achievement? We answer these questions and more in Science of Reading Leadership: Guiding Minds, Transforming Lives powered by Just Right Reader.Join us as we welcome Science of Reading researchers and practitioners, sharing the latest research and best practices around reading achievement. These are the stories of the literacy leadership that support every student to be confident readers.Let's do this together.more Producer/Network Just Right Reader
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact