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• Greatest Hits Countdown - #10 - What does research say about alphabet instruction? with Dr. Shayne Piasta 29.06.2026 24min

  {Listen Again} Originally aired on March 27, 2023, this interview with Dr. Shayne Piasta addresses what research really says about how to teach the alphabet. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 educat...
• Greatest Hits Countdown - #11 - What we got wrong (and right) with balanced literacy - with Dr. Nathaniel Swain 22.06.2026 40min

  {Listen Again} Originally aired on March 6, 2023, this episode is a conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain, a teacher, researcher and speech-language pathologist interested in language, literacy, and learning. In this episode we discuss the problems with balanced literacy ... and where to go from here. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources tha...
• Greatest Hits Countdown #12 - How to handle common phonics issues in first grade - with Jessica Farmer 15.06.2026 21min

  {Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on May 29, 2023, Jessica Farmer and I discuss common issues that teachers face when teaching phonics in first grade. You'll get practical tips and techniques that you can implement this fall! Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more ab...
• Greatest Hits Countdown - #13 - Print to speech vs. Speech to print: What's the difference? 08.06.2026 8min

  {Listen Again} In this episode (originally aired May 1, 2023), I discuss the differences between two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print. Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 thro...
• Greatest Hits Countdown - #14 - Readers' Theater with Dr. Chase Young 01.06.2026 33min

  (Listen Again): In this discussion about fluency (which originally aired November 14, 2022), Dr. Chase Young shows us exactly how to implement Reader's Theater in the classroom. I think you'll love this entertaining episode! Click here for a free set of partner plays. Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading?...
• Introducing our Summer Series: Reach All Readers' Greatest Hits 25.05.2026 3min

  Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 educators. Connect with me here! BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
• How to improve literacy outcomes for secondary students - with Jeanne Schopf 18.05.2026 30min

  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 to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Clic...
• What to do when students can't write complete sentences - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk 11.05.2026 34min

  249: If your students struggle to write complete sentences, this episode is for you. Dr. Shawn Datchuk breaks down why sentence writing is so challenging—and shares practical, research-based strategies you can use right away to help students build strong, clear sentences. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of readi...
• The problem with the "just right text level" theory - and what to do instead - with Dr. Tim Shanahan 04.05.2026 1h 4min

  248: Is leveled reading helping, or is it holding students back? In this episode, Tim Shanahan joins us to unpack the history and research around grade-level text. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on how to better support all readers. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our...
• [Listen again] Navigating the complexities of English spelling - with Lyn Stone 27.04.2026 34min

  Lyn Stone helps us navigate the complexities of English spelling in a way that makes sense for students and teachers. We discuss morphology, etymology, tricky spellings, and even get Lyn's opinion on teaching "blends" and syllable types. Enjoy! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn m...
• [Listen again] How to scaffold complex text reading - even in the early grades! with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen 20.04.2026 59min

  All students need access to rich, challenging text to grow as readers. But how do we support them? Dr. Jennifer Throndsen shares the why and HOW of scaffolding complex texts. This episode is for you no matter what grade you teach. Click here for this episode's show notes. Free differentiated passages: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/differentiated-passages/ Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printabl...
• Does consistency matter more than fidelity? - with John Bennetts 13.04.2026 30min

  247: What happens when students hear different routines in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3? In this episode, John Bennetts shares why consistency across tiers is critical for student success and how schools can align routines without overhauling their programs. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click...
• [Listen again] Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve Graham 06.04.2026 1h 14min

  With his 47 years of experience, Dr. Steve Graham has much to share about what research says about teaching writing and how to apply it to classroom instruction. We discuss six evidence-based practices for teaching writing and how to implement them in day-to-day instruction. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popul...
• The biggest mistake to avoid when building comprehension 30.03.2026 6min

  246: What’s the biggest mistake teachers make when building comprehension? In this episode, we explore why saving questions until the end of reading can leave comprehension gaps, and how using instructional questioning during reading can guide understanding, build meaning, and empower students as thinkers. Click here to access my comprehension workshop! Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable ...
• Is comprehension even teachable? 23.03.2026 10min

  245: Is comprehension something we actually teach, or does it naturally develop once students can decode? In this episode, we unpack what comprehension really is, why it’s far more complex than a single “skill,” and where it fits within the science of reading. Click here to watch my comprehension workshop! Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click her...
• Structured Literacy Routines - with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon 16.03.2026 44min

  244: Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon share structured literacy routines from their book The Structured Literacy Playbook — including backward planning with decodable texts, vocabulary work even with CVC words, syntactic phrasing exercises, and more. Click here to watch my comprehension workshop! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with...
• [Listen again] Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey 09.03.2026 44min

  Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about ou...
• How to assess comprehension - with Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith 02.03.2026 29min

  243: Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith explains how to pinpoint specific comprehension issues using strategic diagnostic assessment—without over-testing your students! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 educators. Connect w...
• What every literacy teacher should know about assessing RAN - with Dr. Erin Pzinski 23.02.2026 28min

  242: Ever heard of RAN assessment but weren't quite sure what it was or what to do with it? Dr. Erin Pzinski breaks down rapid automatized naming and explains why it's like a "check engine" light. You'll learn what not to do with RAN assessment data and what really helps students with low RAN succeed. Find the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode242 Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable...
• Data-based decision making - with Angie Hanlin 16.02.2026 43min

  241: Literacy consultant Angie Hanlin helps us understand exactly what data-based decision making looks like. She describes what should be happening at data team meetings and what teachers should do as soon as those meetings are over. This inspiring and practical episode is a must-listen for any literacy teacher! Get the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode241 Get my If This, Then That guide: https://reachallreaders.com/tmm_optin/free-sample-of-if-this-then-that-fr...