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Podclassed
by Reading Horizons
Podclassed is focused on sharing a variety of perspectives on varying topics in education with the goal of improving education for every student. While we’re not sure that a podcast can change the world, we believe that the first step is having important conversations. Each episode focuses on a specific topic in education. These topics are discussed by parents, educators, and experts and hosted by Laura Axtell, M.Ed. from Reading Horizons. Visit https://www.readinghorizons.com/podclassed to subscribe to updates and download free resources.
Episodes
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Literacy Talks: The Latest Podcast from Reading Horizons
If you've enjoyed the past six seasons of Podclassed, you will love the latest podcast series from Reading Horizons, Literacy Talks. Tune in today!
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Adapting Classroom Practices to Reflect Recent Reading Research
Paul Black, M.Ed, Ed.S., NCSP, a school psychologist and literacy consultant, joins Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to close season 6 of Podclassed with a discussion about recent reading research. The discussion covers the difference between evidence-based and research-based reading programs, phonemic...
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Tuning In to the Social-Emotional Needs of College Students and Adults With Dyslexia
Dr. Barbara Wirostko and Donell Pons, M.Ed, MAT, join Laura Axtell to discuss the social-emotional and academic needs of college students and adult learners with dyslexia. The discussion focuses on both what did and didn't work for these students over the course of the pandemic and how we can…
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Is This a Learning Disability or Is This Childhood Trauma?
Dr. Ivy Bonk joins Laura Axtell on Podclassed as they discuss the impact of childhood trauma on student learning. Dr. Bonk began her research when she realized many students who were being referred for Special Education services, didn't truly have a learning disability. Rather, they were…
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Using Positive Psychology to Reduce Educator Stress and Burnout
Carrie Drake Saunderson, MA, joins the host of Podclassed, Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to discuss how educators can utilize principles of positive psychology to reduce stress and burnout. Topics include: sources of stress for educators, adaptability, the importance of simple routines and habits, the...
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Strategies for Building Stress Resilience as an Educator
In this episode of Podclassed, Dr. William Blake and Shantell Berrett Blake, MA, discuss multiple strategies you can use to build your stress resilience both in and out of your office or classroom. These strategies are helpful as you cope with the changes that have resulted from the pandemic and...
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Is Anxiety the New Learning Disability?
Dr. Lori Desautels explores the impact of stress and anxiety on the brain and learning, shares the superpower humans possess, and discusses solutions for supporting adults and children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What the Research Says: Reading Difficulties in Secondary Students and Adults
Understanding the unique characteristics of older struggling readers is critical to meeting their academic and psychological needs. Laura discusses the research on juveniles and adults including the causation between reading difficulties and crime and options for providing more successful...
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Digging Deeper Into Elements of Structured Literacy with William Van Cleave
William Van Cleave shares insights, research, and instructional considerations for teaching syntax, handwriting, the writing process, morphology, and more.
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Rethinking Education During COVID-19 School Closures and Beyond
Many parents have made or will make, decisions about how to best provide education for their children during this challenging period. In this episode, Sara Roth shares information and insights about the differences between learning at home versus homeschooling and provides a valuable perspective...
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Current Legal Implications for Special Education: Before, During, and After COVID, Part II
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw, about a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compensatory education, educational malpractice, and funding for services during a pandemic.
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Current Legal Implications for Special Education: Before, During, and After COVID, Part I
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw. This two-part episode will cover a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compensatory education, educational malpractice, and funding for services during a pandemic.
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An Educator's Journey Through the World of Literacy Instruction
Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., shares her unique journey through the world of education, specifically reading and literacy instruction. After years of teaching, she now is moving into a dual role as a curriculum writer and a professor of pre-service literacy teachers. Hurst will share her research on…
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Closing the Achievement Gap, Part II
Our four guests continue to share their insights about closing the achievement gap in schools. This episode explores potential solutions and what can be done to help close the achievement gap at the local and policy levels.
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Closing the Achievement Gap, Part I
Four guests share definitions of the achievement gap and summarize the research and their experiences in schools. These conversations provide an understanding of the common factors that create and widen the gap in order to consider possible solutions.
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Addressing Sensory Differences at Home & in the Classroom
A parent/former educator discusses her journey of discovery with her own son's sensory issues and how it changed her parenting. A fascinating discussion of sensory differences that don't meet the criteria for Sensory Processing Disorder or Autism and how parents and teachers can think about and...
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The Importance of Social Emotional Learning
We continue our conversation about the issues that may occur in middle school with a coordinator for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Atlanta Public Schools. She shares the importance and value of SEL programs that support both students and adults.
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Is Middle School the Key to Positive Outcomes for Students?
A new study with middle school students shows promising results for improving their social and emotional well-being. Dr. Borman provides a fascinating look at the issues that occur with the transition to middle school and the 30-minute intervention that may change everything.
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Game-Changing Resources for Special Education
An experienced educator discusses the value of communication with students in special education through options for classroom practice and educational technology resources.
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Creating Culturally Competent Classrooms
Rann Miller, educator, writer, and trainer, shares his insights and suggestions for helping teachers to create classrooms that connect with all students. Mr. Miller provides practical ideas for teacher awareness and curricular practice.
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Increasing Family Engagement in Schools
Increasing engagement with the families of our students is a goal with real benefits. Sarah Sayko from the National Center for Improving Literacy (NCIL) discusses the new family involvement policies that are part of ESSA. Dr. Hollins-Sims and Dr. Zesiger provide a range of practical options that...
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Putting Evidence-Based Literacy Initiatives in Action
There are many challenges connected to reading instruction so its especially exciting to hear some good news about what works! This episode explores the work of the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) with Deputy Director, Sarah Sayko, and two schools that have adopted an evidence-based...
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The Emotional Impact of Undiagnosed Dyslexia, Part II
Shame is a powerful emotion. Recently, the role of shame and its impact on struggling readers is gaining awareness. This two-part episode will share the stories of four adults and how undiagnosed dyslexia caused anxiety and shame-based trauma in their lives. This is part 2 of this episode. You…
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The Emotional Impact of Undiagnosed Dyslexia, Part I
Shame is a powerful emotion. Recently, the role of shame and its impact on struggling readers is gaining awareness. This two-part episode will share the stories of four adults and how undiagnosed dyslexia caused anxiety and shame-based trauma in their lives.
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Decodable Text, Leveled Text, and All the Rest
Dr. Amy Murdoch discusses the importance of text in reading instruction for beginning readers and older struggling readers. Research indicates that the type of text matters and Dr. Murdoch shares specific recommendations based on the goals of reading instruction and intervention.
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Intervention for Students with Dyslexia: A Structured Literacy Approach
An extensive conversation with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling discussing the various instructional approaches for teaching reading and how structured literacy differs from typical instruction to more effectively meet the needs of students with dyslexia.
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Supporting Students with Autism in Reading and Writing
This episode includes conversations with a parent of a student on the autism spectrum and two autism experts. Dr. William Therrien from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia discusses specifics about supporting students on the spectrum with reading and writing skills, and...
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Ed Tech in the Classroom: Taking a Look at Training and Support for Educators
Laura addresses the topic of Ed Tech in the Classroom and more specifically on the training and support that educators receive with: Michael Karlin, an award-winning educator with over a decade of classroom experience; Brianna Hodges, Coordinator for Innovative and Digital Learning at Eanes...
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Part 2: Adolescent Literacy: Challenges and Changes For Increasing Engagement and Achievement
Laura continues the conversation about research and recommendations for increasing the literacy lives of secondary students with Dr. Michael W. Smith, professor, researcher, and co-author of books on adolescent literacy. She also speaks with Christopher Butts, high school educator, to discuss...
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Part 1: Adolescent Literacy: Challenges and Changes For Increasing Engagement and Achievement
In Part One of a Two-Part series, Laura explores research and recommendations for increasing the literacy lives of secondary students with Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm, professor and author.
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Q&A with Reading Researcher, Mark Seidenberg, Ph.D.
Laura discusses various topics and issues in reading with Dr Seidenberg. Dr. Mark S. Seidenberg is a Vilas Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA), and author of Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can’t, and What Can Be...
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Innovations in Education: Project-Based Learning
In this episode, Laura speaks to experts, a parent, and a current student about project-based learning. Hear from Nick Provenzano, blogger and author and the Middle School Technology Integration and Makerspace Director at University Liggett School, MI; Ella, an 8th grade student and her mother,...
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Part 2: Is Response to Intervention (RTI) Really the Road to Improvement?
In this episode, Laura speaks to educators and experts about Response to Intervention and if it truly the best way to help students improve. Hear from Lynn Hobratschk, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction at Friendswood ISD, TX; Jim Wright, Author of 4 books on RTI,...
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Part 1: Is Response to Intervention (RTI) Really the Road to Improvement?
In this episode, Laura speaks to educators and experts about Response to Intervention and if it truly the best way to help students improve. Hear from Jim Wright, Author of 4 books on RTI, Founder of Intervention Central; and Dr. Douglas Fuchs, Professor of Special Education, Nicholas Hobbs Chair...
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Beyond the Weekly Spelling Test: What Works and Why It Matters
In this episode, Laura speaks to experts and educators about the complexities and solutions to spelling instruction. Hear from Ashley, a Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher; Stacy Hurst, Director of Curriculum at Reading Horizons; Dr. Amy Jones, Director of PK-6 Curriculum and Instruction and...
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Part 2: Are educators being adequately prepared for the challenges of teaching reading?
This episode is part two of a two-part series exploring pre-service teacher preparation. Hear from Lindsie, a parent of a struggling reader from Utah; Rob Rickenbrode, Senior Managing Director Teacher Preparation Studies for the National Council on Teacher Quality; Liz Barnes, a founding member…
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Part 1: Are educators being adequately prepared for the challenges of teaching reading?
The first episode of the inaugural season of Podclassed is part one of a two-part series exploring pre-service teacher preparation. Hear from veteran teacher Patricia Schroder; Senior Managing Director Teacher Preparation Studies, National Council on Teacher Quality, Rob Rickenbrode; and Clinical...
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Podclassed Trailer
Listen as Laura Axtell, host of Podclassed, shares with you how valuable this new podcast will be in the world of education in this season one trailer.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Podclassed is focused on sharing a variety of perspectives on varying topics in education with the goal of improving education for every student. While we’re not sure that a podcast can change the world, we believe that the first step is having important conversations. Each episode focuses on a specific topic in education. These topics are discussed by parents, educators, and experts and hosted by Laura Axtell, M.Ed. from Reading Horizons. Visit https://www.readinghorizons.com/podclassed to subscribe to updates and download free resources.
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