The Most Controversial Conversations in Literacy Right Now

Send us a textEp:151-What If We've Been Teaching Spelling All Wrong?VALUESpelling isn’t a side dish. It’s one of the most powerful drivers of reading and writing success. In this episode, researchers Brennan Chandler and Jessica Toste break open decades of data and show how real spelling instruction builds orthographic mapping, boosts decoding and encoding, and transforms writing for all students. If you’ve ever felt like kids are stuck, this explains why.PROMISEYou’ll leave knowing exactly what spelling practices actually move the needle and which ones are a total time sink. Expect straight talk, clear takeaways, and research you can use tomorrow to level up reading and writing for every learner.Article Discussed:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40875456/Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a textEpisode 150PROMISE:This episode gives you easy, evidence-aligned ways to make reading exciting  even for kids who say they hate it.VALUE:You’ll learn how a simple gamified approach, Student Detectives, boosts motivation, stamina, and engagement without fancy tech or complicated prep.🔍 What We CoverHow “detective-style” reading transforms reluctant readersWhat the research (2020–2024) actually shows about gamified literacyWhy traditional reading programs don’t hook certain learnersQuick, classroom-ready ideas you can use  tommorow!https://thedetectiveexperience.com/____________________________________________Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a textEpisode 149🎧 What This Breaking News Episode DeliversDr. Timothy Shanahan joins us to bring absolute clarity to one of the most misunderstood topics in literacy.Educators get a clear explanation of what background knowledge truly is and what it is not. You will learn how to separate fact from fiction and understand what the research actually supports without jargon or confusion.By the end of this episode, educators will be able to spot misinformation quickly, understand the real story behind background knowledge, and feel more confident using evidence aligned practices in their classrooms.No fluff. No confusion. No BS.https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/Latest Book: https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9798895570036/leveled-reading-leveled-lives/Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a textEpisode-148In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.Article discussed:https://open.substack.com/pub/daviddidau/p/the-dyslexia-miracle-school-is-no?r=6k3ev&utm_medium=iosDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a textEpisode 147Hey No BS Besties 💜October was Dyslexia Awareness Month and we went LIVE for a special interactive taping of The Literacy View. This conversation gets to the heart of what matters most — truth, clarity, and every child’s right to learn to read.🧩 Evaluating for Dyslexia in the SchoolsCan your school psychologist evaluate your child for dyslexia?Many families are told to seek private testing but that is not the full story 🧐We are bringing compassion, research, and real answers to this important issue.🎤 FeaturingAndrew Shanock, Michael Paff, Kelly CaciDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a text🔥 Episode 146ConCon™  Controversial Conversations in Literacy™Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unmissable. Unafraid.Real teachers take on the hottest literacy debates from the Science of Reading and phonics to comprehension, instruction, and teacher PD. Authentic talk that bridges research and real classrooms.🎙️ Watch and listen to The Literacy View — the bold education podcast where truth meets teaching.____________________________________________✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: FaithandJudy@theliteracyview .comSpecial Offers with The Literacy View❗️Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a text✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: FaithandJudy@theliteracyview .com🚨 No BS Literacy View Is Now Available to Partner with You 🫵We collaborate with universities, researchers, schools, districts, teachers, parents, sponsors, and brands. Always No BS. Always unique.For more details visit our website:https://theliteracyview.com/You can also email all professional inquires to: [email protected]✉️ Subscribe to The No BS Bestie Press Newsletter for super exclusive takes, resources, and behind the scenes from your favorite No BS BestiesSubscribe Now: https://theliteracyview.com/Or email us at:FaithandJudy@theliteracyview. comEpisode 145We are dropping a 💣 TRUTH BOMB 💣 on The Literacy View Podcast https://theliteracyview.com/🎙️ Principal Lisa Phillips Reed joins us to unpack Zach Groshell’s eye-opening article,👉 “The Truth About Lesson Planning” (https://educationrickshaw.com/2025/09/06/the-truth-about-lesson-planning/)💬 Get ready for a real conversation on what’s really behind lesson plans—what works, what doesn’t, and how to keep your sanity while still reaching kids.🎧 Watch or listen now:🔗 TheLiteracyView.com https://theliteracyview.com/#TheLiteracyView #NoBSBesties #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #teacher #lesson #lessonplan #education #literacy #FaithAndJudy #spicegirlsofliteracy Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a text✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: FaithandJudy@theliteracyview .comhttps://theliteracyview.com/🚨 No BS Literacy View Is Now Available to Partner with You 🫵We collaborate with universities, researchers, schools, districts, teachers, parents, sponsors, and brands. Always No BS. Always unique.For more details visit our website:https://theliteracyview.com/You can also email all professional inquires to: [email protected]✉️ Subscribe to The No BS Bestie Press Newsletter for super exclusive takes, resources, and behind the scenes from your favorite No BS BestiesSubscribe Now: https://theliteracyview.com/Or email us at:FaithandJudy@theliteracyview. com______________________________________Episode-144Sheriff Chris Swanson teamed up with Harvard and Brown researchers to launch IGNITE, a daily education program inside jail walls that is transforming lives and redefining rehabilitation.The results are undeniable.✔ 49% drop in jail misconduct✔ 23% drop in recidivism✔ 1 full grade-level gain in reading and math✔ $5,600 saved per participant in one yearThis episode of The Literacy View uncovers how education, not punishment, is creating real change inside the criminal justice system!Learn More:📄 IGNITE Research Brief (PDF)📚 Route Fifty Feature🎥 WNEM Coverage#TheLiteracyView #IGNITE #SheriffSwanson Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a text✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: FaithandJudy@theliteracyview .com🚨 No BS Literacy View Is Now Available to Partner with You 🫵We collaborate with universities, researchers, schools, districts, teachers, parents, sponsors, and brands. Always No BS. Always unique.For more details visit our website:https://theliteracyview.com/You can also email all professional inquires to: [email protected]✉️ Subscribe to The No BS Bestie Press Newsletter for super exclusive takes, resources, and behind the scenes from your favorite No BS BestiesSubscribe Now: https://theliteracyview.com/Or email us at:FaithandJudy@theliteracyview. com________________________________________🎙 Episode Shownotes: Music, the Brain, and Reading with Ann C. KayCan music unlock better reading and learning? 🎶📚 In this episode, Ann C. Kay, Co-Founder of the Rock ’n’ Read Project, reveals how rhythm and music are deeply connected to literacy and brain development.✨ Highlights:Beat keeping predicts reading success.Rhythm & pitch awareness build phonological and phonemic skills.Prosody in music connects to reading comprehension.Music-making boosts language, memory, executive function, and social growth.Music training helps children with dyslexia strengthen auditory processing and attention.Ann shares decades of research plus real-world insights on using music-making to spark stronger readers and more joyful learners.🔗 Rock ’n’ Read Project📧 [email protected] to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

Send us a text✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: [email protected]🚨 No BS Literacy View Is Now Available to Partner with You 🫵We collaborate with universities, researchers, schools, districts, teachers, parents, sponsors, and brands. Always No BS. Always unique.For more details visit our website:https://theliteracyview.com/You can also email all professional inquires to: [email protected]✉️ Subscribe to The No BS Bestie Press Newsletter for super exclusive takes, resources, and behind the scenes from your favorite No BS BestiesSubscribe Now: https://theliteracyview.com/Or email us at:[email protected] _________________________________________Episode-(142)🎤Why are so many boys tuning out of reading and writing and what can we actually do about it?In this episode of The Literacy View, we rip into the research, the myths, and the real classroom strategies that matter most. The numbers don’t lie. In Australia, more than half of Year 9 boys are failing writing, and the story isn’t much different around the globe. It’s time to talk about why and how we can flip the script.🔥 Inside this episode📊 The hard data on boys and literacy gaps and why it keeps getting worse💣 The BS myths about “what boys like” that shut doors instead of opening them📚 High interest texts and strategies that actually get boys reading🛠️ Practical moves educators and parents can use tomorrow🔗 Links and Resources🎥 Watch on YouTube: The Brutal Truth About Boys and Reading📰 Article: 53% of Year 9 Boys Are Donate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ 🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That Works Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership Today Conferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite Us to Your Event Stay Connected 🌐 Visit Our Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]