Best Lexia Podcasts (2026)

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From Data to Direction: A Principal’s Journey 50:00

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In this episode of All For Literacy, host Kerri Larkin sits down with Maggi Lambert, principal of Cloud Peak Elementary in Buffalo, Wyoming. Together, they unpack how a rural school community transformed its approach to literacy—moving from one-size-fits-all interventions to a dynamic, data-driven, and collaborative model that empowers every educat…

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Navigating The Shift to Science of Reading 1:11:24

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What happens when a district empowers its teachers to lead change? In this episode, three educators from Federal Way Public Schools in Washington share how a grassroots effort turned into a systemwide literacy transformation across one of the state’s most diverse districts. A “middle-out” professional development approach that started with teachers…

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Looking Forward for Literacy 4:16

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Season 5 of All For Literacy kicks off with new host Kerri Larkin, Lexia’s Senior Education Advisor, who brings years of classroom and leadership experience to the mic. Come join us as we dive into how the science of reading implementation is landing in real classrooms with real educators who are making this happen.…

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Leveraging Bilingualism to Support the Whole Child with Dr. Elena Schmitt 55:06

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Does maintaining their heritage language help students develop literacy skills in English? The research says “yes.” Dr. Elena Schmitt, professor of applied linguistics and educational researcher, joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for a detailed discussion about how supporting a student’s bilingualism supports the whole child. From maintain…

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The Practitioner-Researcher Connection with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan and Margaret Goldberg, part 2 36:01

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As the crucially important ideas of the science of reading spread, a shift of focus to sustainable implementation will ensure evidence-backed instruction continues to change the literacy landscape. Implementation relies on the mutually beneficial relationship between educators and researchers to work effectively and sustainably. Started in Part 1 o…

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The Practitioner-Researcher Connection with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan and Margaret Goldberg 31:02

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As the crucially important ideas of the science of reading spread, a shift of focus to sustainable implementation will ensure evidence-backed instruction continues to change the literacy landscape. Implementation relies on the mutually beneficial relationship between educators and researchers to work effectively and sustainably. In Season 4, Episod…

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Teaching the Teachers With Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller 51:06

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In Season 4, Episode 2, Dr. Truckenmiller joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for an in-depth conversation about implementing research-backed literacy practices sustainably in real-world classroom settings. Dr. Truckenmiller currently collaborates with school districts to improve decision-making based on writing and reading assessment within…

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The Science of Reading Policy Status With Casey Sullivan Taylor 47:01

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The best intervention is prevention, explains Casey Sullivan Taylor, policy director for early literacy for ExcelinEd. This education resource aims to ensure the success of every student through student-centered, state-based policy solutions. The former reading teacher, interventionist, and literacy coach joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke …

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Literacy in Action 2024 with Dr. Liz Brooke 32:33

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In this podcast episode, host Dr. Liz Brooke journeys through season three of All For Literacy, recapping insight and common threads as discussed with key industry voices. Brooke shares highlights from discussions with Dr. Julie Washington, Dr Linnea Ehri, Dr. Katie Pace Miles, advocate Debbie Meyer, and other valued guests while providing insight …

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Building Connection: Community Support for Schools With David Wyatt 29:18

1y ago29:18

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“When we were growing up, having good grades wasn't cool. What we're trying to do is make it cool today,” says David Wyatt about his commitment to driving educational change through his work with the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Top 10 by 2030 initiative. A seasoned attorney, advisor, and community leader in South Car…

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Becoming a Dyslexia Advocate With Debbie Meyer 36:04

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What steps should concerned parents take if they suspect their child is facing literacy struggles? Meyer shares the strategies she has learned during her own advocacy journey, including: The top five questions parents should ask at school The surprising reasons students struggle to read Outside-of-the-box solutions to improve literacy skills How to…

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Understanding and Applying the 4 Phases of Word Reading With Dr. Linnea Ehri and Dr. Katie Pace Miles 55:42

1+ y ago55:42

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What is Alphabetic Phase Theory, and how can it help students develop their literacy skills? Tune into Season 3, Episode 3 of All For Literacy for the answer as host Dr. Liz Brooke is joined by literacy research powerhouses Dr. Linnea Ehri and Dr. Katie Pace Miles. A distinguished professor emeritus at City University of New York, Dr. Ehri focused …

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Connection Across Culture and Language With Daniella Bass 30:28

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An English learners coordinator at DeKalb County School District in Georgia, Bass joined All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for Season 3, Episode 2. After working with refugees through various nonprofits and AmeriCorps, Bass earned her Masters of Arts in Teaching and has dedicated her career to supporting this population as they learn English. Ga…

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A Reading Revolution and Language Variations with Dr. Julie Washington 49:21

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Host Dr. Liz Brooke and Washington kick off the new season of the All For Literacy podcast with a thought-provoking conversation about language variation and literacy rates. A professor in the School of Education at the University of California – Irvine, Washington shares her expertise about how dialect variation and density, code-switching, and tr…

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Understanding Educator Challenges and Opportunities 21:47

1+ y ago21:47

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As Season 2 of All For Literacy® comes to a close, host Dr. Liz Brooke dives into the challenges and opportunities currently being explored by educators across the country. Featuring insightful clips from discussions with prominent educators, this episode drives home many of the ideas mentioned throughout this season. Empowering teachers through pr…

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Narrowing the Knowledge Gap With Natalie Wexler 43:51

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What would it take to narrow the knowledge gap between high-achieving and struggling students when it comes to reading and writing? Education writer Natalie Wexler joins Host Dr. Liz Brooke in Season 2, Episode 8. Wexler is author of “The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—and How to Fix It.” Her writing focuses on…

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Making Changes to Drive Student Success With Dena Mortensen 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

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“There's nothing that's going to change student achievement more powerfully than the teacher, but it's very difficult for the teacher to do that job if they don't have support from leadership at the top,” Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. explains in Episode 7 of All For Literacy™. Mortensen sits down with host Dr. Liz Brooke to discuss a boots-on-the-ground p…

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Sparking Educational Change Through Documentary Film With Harvey Hubbell V 25:27

2y ago25:27

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“This has been a long, crazy journey of me trying to figure out what the heck is going on with education,” says Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V in Season 2, Episode 6 of All For Literacy™. Hubbell sits down with host Dr. Liz Brooke for an insightful look into how documentary films affect the educational system and the scie…

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How Social Media Can Boost the Science of Reading With Jessica Farmer 34:45

2y ago34:45

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What role can social media play in advancing the science of reading movement? Recorded live during Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning 2024 in New Orleans, host Dr. Liz Brooke sits down with literacy influencer Jessica Farmer to discuss how social media provides an effective platform for transferring data-backed practices to educators, administr…

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Fostering Educational Equity With Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett 1:01:00

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“I can’t talk about how I understand the research without first going into…the history and the experiences of the communities that I’m looking to serve,” Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett says in Season 2, Episode 4 of All For Literacy. Host Dr. Liz Brooke has a compassionate discussion with Generett about understanding the lived experiences of students…

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Using the Science of Writing to Support Literacy Instruction With Dr. Young-Suk Kim 55:58

2y ago55:58

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How intrinsically linked are the skills for reading and writing? In Season 2, Episode 14 of All For Literacy, Dr. Young-Suk Kim joins host Dr. Liz Brooke for a technically in-depth conversation about the interconnectedness of reading and writing skills. In tandem with a provided visual aid, Kim and Brooke deeply explore the Direct and Indirect Effe…

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Supporting Teachers Through Adolescent Literacy Efforts With Rhonda Nelson 58:21:00

2y ago58:21:00

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“You could have the best curriculum, but without teachers understanding what you're asking of them or why they need to shift their practice, there will always be…distrust in the curriculum,” Rhonda Nelson says in this episode of All For Literacy with host Dr. Liz Brooke. Rhonda Nelson is the curriculum instruction and assessment coordinator for the…

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Research Insight Into Adolescent Literacy with Dr. Sharon Vaughn and Dr. Jeanne Wanzek 57:22

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Are you implementing up-to-date research findings in your school or classroom? Season 1 of All For Literacy frequently touched on the issue of connecting educators with new and established research and how to best apply evidence-based findings in the classroom. To kick off Season 2, two influential education researchers join host Dr. Liz Brooke for…

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10 Conversations About Literacy in 30 Minutes 35:59

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Whether you are a loyal All for Literacy listener or tuning in for the first time, Episode 11 is for you. In this podcast episode, host Dr. Liz Brooke journeys through season one of All For Literacy, recapping insight and common threads discussed with key industry voices. Liz shares highlights from discussions with Emily Hanford, Kareem Weaver, Dr.…

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Practical Support: Evidence-Based Implementations With Dr. Shayne Piasta 45:27

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“There’s wisdom and expertise that comes with practice, but we can also [use] science to help us identify practices that have the most promise [of better supporting] all children,” Dr. Shayne Piasta says about translating research into tangible classroom practices during Episode 10 of All For Literacy. Piasta is a professor in the Department of Tea…

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Dyslexia and the Science of Reading with Maryanne Wolf 1:02:16

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“The earlier the intervention, the better the results for that child over time,” says Dr. Maryanne Wolf about dyslexia screenings in Episode 9 of All for Literacy with host Dr. Liz Brooke. The wide-reaching conversation is detailed, rooted in science, and sure to enlighten educators, administrators, and parents about the science of reading. In this…

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Unraveling Developmental Language Disorder with Dr. Tiffany Hogan 58:11

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“What we know about [Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)] is it affects about one in 14 children. That's about two children per classroom statistically speaking,” Dr. Tiffany Hogan says in Episode 8 of the All for Literacy Podcast. Immersed in the needs of readers with speech, language, and literacy disorders, Hogan is director of the Speech and …

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Finding common ground in the reading wars with Claude Goldenberg (part 2) 33:00

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“You want to have a clear set of goals…and they have to be in terms of student outcomes,” Stanford Professor of Education, Emeritus Dr. Claude Goldenberg says in Episode 7 of All for Literacy podcast, where we explore the science of reading with industry leaders. Goldenberg dives into his early career experiences teaching eighth-grade remedial read…

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Finding common ground among the many sides of the reading wars with Claude Goldenberg (part 1) 40:20

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“We need to stop these ridiculous reading wars because they’re really not helping anyone,” Stanford professor of education Dr. Claude Goldenberg says in Episode 6 of our All for Literacy podcast, where we explore the science of reading with industry leaders. Goldenberg began his career by teaching eighth-grade remedial reading classes in San Antoni…

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Where Literacy Meets the Law with Dr. Kymyona Burk 51:25:11

2+ y ago51:25:11

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What happens at the intersection of law and literacy? In this All for Literacy episode, Dr. Liz Brooke breaks down literacy policy at the state level with Dr. Kymyona Burk, a longtime advocate of establishing the science of reading in schools across her home state of Mississippi and beyond. Burk currently serves as senior policy fellow for early li…

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Social-Emotional Learning: Empowering Teachers to Support Students 32:12

2+ y ago32:12

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Is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) the latest fad in education or is it a crucial element of the success and well-being of students and educators? We’ve all seen the SEL methods Ted Lasso uses to inspire his soccer players on the hit TV show, but do they really contribute to long-term learning and success? In this episode, host Dr. Liz Brooke speak…

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District-Wide Culture Change: Literacy Tech Tools and Teacher Support 37:13

2+ y ago37:13

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Host Liz Brooke and educational speaker and consultant Carl Hooker walk listeners through the thoughtful integration of technology into classrooms and schools. An educator for 21 years, Hooker’s career has been guided by one core belief—students need to drive their own learning. And he sees technology as the path forward. Are educator jobs being re…

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Literacy as a Civil Right with Kareem Weaver 49:36

3y ago49:36

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“We’re trying to get all kids to read and do it as quickly as possible, but as sustainably as possible. So that they have a fighting chance,” Kareem Weaver, co-founder of FULCRUM-Oakland, says in the latest episode of our All for Literacy podcast. Join host Dr. Liz Brooke and Weaver for a passionate discussion about literacy as a civil right and th…

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Emily Hanford Reveals We Were ”Sold A Story” 52:48

3y ago52:48

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Lexia® Chief Learning Officer Dr. Liz Brooke interviews Emily Hanford, education journalist and host of “Sold A Story,” and Dr. Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, about Hanford’s 2022 groundbreaking podcast series exposing decades’ worth of failed strategies to teach children to read. They discuss the intense national reaction to “Sold A Story,” contin…

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Character Introduction - The Unfortunate Tale of Plumber Pete 50:19

7y ago50:19

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In this our last character introduction we are introduce to Adam Terry who is playing Plumber Pete, as encounters something horific while simplly trying to fix a pipe. Cast Ismay Hutton, Alfred Clark, Emily Kuklinski, Adam Terry and Kye You. Music Dawn by Anna You All other music is by Kevin Macleod https://incompetech.com/wordpress/ Links Crit Cha…

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Character Introduction - A Lexicographical Analysis of Old Omuan Cuneiform and it Relationship with Undead Mummies. A Report By Lexia Nexus. 53:46

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In this episode we are introduced to Emily's character Lexia Nexus, as she uncovers the lost city of Omu. Cast Ismay Hutton, Alfred Clark, Emily Kuklinski, Adam Terry and Kye You. Music Dawn by Anna You All other music is by Kevin Macleod https://incompetech.com/wordpress/ LinksCrit Chat: https://soundcloud.com/user-619739135 Half Damage: https://s…

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Character Introduction - Branwen and Friends Wait for the Rain 1:00:52

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This episode is coming out a few days late, sorry about that. This time we are introduced to Alfred's character Branwen, as he investigates a recent monter attack Cast Ismay Hutton, Alfred Clark, Emily Kuklinski, Adam Terry and Kye You. Music Dawn by Anna You All other music is by Kevin Macleod https://incompetech.com/wordpress/ Links Crit Chat: ht…

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Character Introduction - The God in her Mind 47:25

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In this episode we meet Ismay's character L Faoichnoc, along with a much darker more mysterious power. Cast Ismay Hutton, Alfred Clark, Emily Kuklinski, Adam Terry and Kye You. Music Dawn by Anna You All other music is by Kevin Macleod https://incompetech.com/wordpress/ Links Crit Chat: https://soundcloud.com/user-619739135 Half Damage: https://sou…