EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 41 MIN
Norene Bunt: How to Solve the Literacy Puzzle
from Have a Life Teaching · host John Schembari
In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in literacy instruction:👉 Should students read grade-level texts or texts matched to their ability?Joined by Dr. Noreen Bunt, we unpack:Why grade-level text access matters for all studentsThe risks of over-relying on leveled groupingHow to support struggling readers without lowering expectationsPractical strategies for:The evolving role of literacy in content-area classroomsHow MTSS, Tier 1 instruction, and small groups should actually functionThis conversation challenges common practices and offers a clearer path toward equitable, effective literacy instruction.Norene A. Bunt LinkedIn Page Solving the Literacy Puzzle BookMusic by Aylex
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In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in literacy instruction:👉 Should students read grade-level texts or texts matched to their ability?Joined by Dr. Noreen Bunt, we unpack:Why grade-level text access matters for all studentsThe risks of over-relying on leveled groupingHow to support struggling readers without lowering expectationsPractical strategies for:The evolving role of literacy in content-area classroomsHow MTSS, Tier 1 instruction, and small groups should actually functionThis conversation challenges common practices and offers a clearer path toward equitable, effective literacy instruction.Norene A. Bunt LinkedIn Page Solving the Literacy Puzzle BookMusic by Aylex
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