Beyond Phonics: Dr. Maryanne Wolf on RAVE-O, POSSUM, and Teaching Reading in Today’s Classrooms

Beyond Phonics: Dr. Maryanne Wolf on RAVE-O, POSSUM, and Teaching Reading in Today’s Classrooms In this powerful follow-up episode of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd welcomes back renowned literacy expert Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA and Professor-in-Residence in the School of Education and Information Studies. Building on last year’s most-downloaded episode, Dr. Wolf shares exciting updates on the RAVE-O reading program, a fluency-based, research-backed approach that helps students think differently about words by engaging multiple linguistic pathways. Listeners will also be introduced to the innovative POSSUM Framework, which expands foundational reading skills beyond traditional phonics and aligns with the science of reading to better support diverse learners in early elementary classrooms. This episode dives into practical classroom strategies, common misconceptions about how children learn to read, ways to integrate phonics across subjects like math and science, and thoughtful guidance for parents navigating literacy development in a technology-heavy world. Bridging research, practice, and heart, this conversation is a must-listen for educators, literacy coaches, administrators, and caregivers committed to improving reading instruction and supporting all learners. For more, visit https://www.nidolearning.com/.  Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow Classroom Dynamics on Twitter @ClassDynamics, on Instagram @classroomdynamicspodcast, and on TikTok @classroomdynamics! Find Classroom Dynamics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and other popular podcast platforms.  You can also listen to us on YouTube!  Classroom Dynamics LinkTr.ee. Classroom Dynamics is the premier podcast for educators passionate about integrating technology into their classrooms. With a dedicated audience of teachers, administrators, and edtech enthusiasts, the show provides unparalleled access to decision-makers in the education sector. By advertising on Classroom Dynamics, your company can showcase innovative solutions to a highly engaged audience actively seeking tools to enhance teaching and learning. Each episode spotlights the latest trends, proven strategies, and success stories in edtech, making it the perfect platform to position your brand as a leader in educational innovation. Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the educators shaping the future of technology in schools! Interested in advertising on our podcast?  Join other edtech companies in helping to ...