Ep 182: Test-optional college admissions; Phonics for older readers

This week, Ryan talks about complicated matters as to just how “optional” a test-optional college admissions process truly is. Sarah talks about an approach in prolonging phonics-based instruction with optional literacy training for educators to help students apply literacy concepts in all subjects. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/60002/colleges-that-ditched-test-scores-for-admissions-still-struggle-with-biashttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/25/us/reading-literacy-memphis-tennessee.htmlHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse