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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 31 MIN

7.18 Season 7 Finale

from Reading Teachers Lounge · host Shannon Betts and Mary Saghafi

Shannon and Mary look back over Season 7 and reflect on what really matters for our reading students.   "The right things for our learners" emerged as the unofficial theme of our seventh season. This phrase encapsulates what each of us strives for – cutting through the noise to identify the most impactful practices for the unique students in front of us.The conversations with our guests this season revealed a common thread: the need to simplify and focus on what's most important. In this episode, Shannon and Mary share some of their key takeaways from the discussions with the podcast guests over the course of the season.  They also provide details about the professional learning they've done over the past year,  changes they've made in their own teaching practices, and new resources they're using with their students.  We want to hear from YOU in Season 8! If you're interested in joining us as a guest to discuss real classroom experiences, email us at [email protected] or reach out through our social media handle @ReadingTeachersLoungeLINKS FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Magic School AIChat GPT (Mary uses for decodables)Dyslexia GA DOE resourcesSeason 7 overall linkSWI resoucesUncovering the Logic of English by Denise Eide *Amazon affiliate linkAll About SpellingSpelling for Life by Lyn Stone *Amazon affiliate linkBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonFree Rubrics Guide created by usFinding Good Books Guide created by usSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our PatreonBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonBuy us a coffeeGet a FREE Green Chef box using our link

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Shannon and Mary look back over Season 7 and reflect on what really matters for our reading students. "The right things for our learners" emerged as the unofficial theme of our seventh season. This phrase encapsulates what each of us strives for – cutting through the noise to identify the most impactful practices for the unique students in front of us. The conversations with our guests this season revealed a common thread: the need to simplify and focus on what's most important. In th...

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