Season 7 Shannon Betts Season 7 Shannon Betts

S7 E13 The Right Things For Our Learners

Reading teachers chat with Dr. Timothy Shanahan about how to quiet the noise within the literacy community and realize the MOST important things we should be doing for our learners according to the reading research. Listeners will find out what practices and activities they should prioritize to improve their students' reading achievement.

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Season 7 Shannon Betts Season 7 Shannon Betts

S7 E11 Structured Word Inquiry

Dr. Pete Bowers shares an overview of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) with reading teachers. They discuss how SWI transforms spelling and vocabulary into tools for deep thinking and understanding of the structure of the English language.

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Season 7 Shannon Betts Season 7 Shannon Betts

S7 E10 Challenging Advanced Readers

Reading teachers chat with Nancy Young to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for meeting the needs of gifted and high-achieving readers in the classroom. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, reading specialist, or literacy coach, this episode offers valuable tools and inspiration to elevate your elementary reading instruction and ensure all students—especially your strongest readers—are challenged and supported.

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