Hi there, I'm Jocelyn Seamer. Teacher, former school leader, author, and all around cheerleader for teachers everywhere. Learning to read and write is a matter of social justice. Every child deserves to learn through evidence informed practices, and every teacher deserves to be fully supported to make that happen.The Structured Literacy Podcast goes beyond the program to get to the heart of what it's really like to build a structured approach to literacy across the school.
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Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start
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Named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and one of Inc.’s 500 fastest growing companies, Marie Forleo’s goal is to help you become the person you most want to be. In this show, Marie and her guests share actionable strategies for greater happiness, success, motivation, creativity, productivity, love, health, contribution and fulfillment — often with a lot of laughs. From business, marketing and career advice, to tackling failure, disappointment and fear, to philanthropy an ...
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457 - DELETE Your Old Self! – Watch THIS to Attract Abundance & Win at Life
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1:01:07Ever feel stuck in the same loop — making the same mistakes, doubting yourself, or overthinking everything? In this powerful conversation, Marie sits down with her longtime partner Josh Pais to share the tools from his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility. You’ll learn how to stop suppressing emotions, overcome fear, and use …
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S6 E14 - Should We Be Teaching Phonics in Years 3-6?
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17:06Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Lead the Shift That Lasts The only whole-school transformation pathway that builds trust, develops teacher thinking, and equips leaders to lead sustainable change from within while building a deep understanding of human cognition and evidence-based practice. We are now taking bookings …
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…
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456 - Laura Vanderkam On Time Freedom Habits From The World’s Most Successful People
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29:03Ready to opt OUT of overwhelm once and for all? Save your seat here to my free masterclass here → http://jointimegenius.com/freetraining Laura Vanderkam has a powerful message: You can be more productive AND less stressed at the same time. In this interview, she discusses her book, “Off the Clock,” and how you can take control of your time to be mo…
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S6 E13 - We Fall to the Level of Our Systems
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13:49Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We examine why educational practices often fail to stick in schools despite initial enthusiasm and training. The key insight is that sustainable implementation requires building systems where practices become embedded in school culture rather than being treated as temporary initiatives…
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455 - Elizabeth Gilbert: Women Only Learn THIS Too Late — The Secret to Money, Success & Purpose
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1:13:25What happens when love becomes addiction and life completely breaks you open? In this raw conversation, Elizabeth Gilbert shares her journey through grief, codependency, and recovery - revealing how our most devastating experiences can become our greatest teachers. You'll learn the difference between healing and fixing, why familiar pain often feel…
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S6 E12 - When Repeated Reading Doesn't Work
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16:15Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Lead the Shift That Lasts The only whole-school transformation pathway that builds trust, develops teacher thinking, and equips leaders to lead sustainable change from within while building a deep understanding of human cognition and evidence-based practice. We are now taking bookings …
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454 - How I Manage My Time – 5 Tips To Win At Anything In Life
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16:52Ever wish you had more hours in the day? Discover the surprising habit that's been secretly sabotaging your productivity, and how to reverse it. Plus, my top 5 tips for mastering your time, achieving big goals, and making your dreams a reality -- WITHOUT stress, overwhelm, or burnout. Ready to opt OUT of overwhelm once and for all? Save your seat h…
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S6 E11 - The Trap Inside the Teachable Moment
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13:34Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We must be strategic about harnessing teachable moments to ensure they enhance rather than distract from our learning objectives. Even experienced educators can get swept up in exciting classroom discussions that inadvertently create inequitable learning environments. • The satisfactio…
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453 - Never Enough Time? This Genius Strategy Will Turn You Into a Time Multimillionaire!
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7:38If you ever catch yourself thinking, “There’s just never enough time!” — listen up. A few years back, I discovered a little magic trick that almost instantly, can turn you into a TIME MULTIMILLIONAIRE. Whether it's launching your dream project, getting in the best shape of your life, or writing that novel you keep talking about — by the end of this…
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S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This
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32:24Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelyn provides essential guidance for educational leaders navigating the complex process of selecting instructional programs. She introduces a research-informed practice model that balances research findings, professional knowledge,…
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452 - Why Everything You Know About Success & Productivity Is Wrong | Seth Godin
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54:50Seth Godin shatters the biggest lies about productivity, business, and the self-help industry that are keeping you stuck. Discover why your morning routine isn't working, the "authenticity" trap you're falling into, and how to build massive success without social media. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 - 3 steps to achieve your dreams 3:00 - Wh…
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S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research Findings About PD That Actually Works
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24:10Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Too much professional development feels like a box-ticking exercise with little to show for the time invested. In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks decades of research findings to reveal the seven elements that make PD truly effective, and shows how leaders and teachers can stop wasting ti…
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451 - Communication Coach to Billionaires: “How to Speak Like the 1%” – Get Anything You Want
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1:10:41Feel awkward in interviews or freeze up when the spotlight hits? Emmy-winning journalist and communication coach Bill McGowan reveals the biggest mistakes even top performers make—and how you can avoid them. Learn how to speak memorably, redirect tough questions with grace, and deliver your message with clarity and confidence every time. Bill McGow…
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S6 E8 - From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming School Improvement
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23:53Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Sustainable school improvement happens when change is done with teachers, not to them, and when professional learning builds genuine understanding rather than just compliance with programs. • The key difference between compliance and commitment in school change • Why program implementa…
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TOBIAS AESCHBACHER for IN THE END WE ALL DIE
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1:11:40Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…
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S6 E7 - Is Your PL Transformative or Transactional?
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17:01Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks a crucial distinction in the world of education: the difference between professional learning that simply ticks a box and learning that leads to lasting transformation in classrooms. Drawing on her experience as both a teacher and professional learning …
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450 - America's #1 MEDIUM: Signs You're IGNORING Your Psychic Voice & How to UNLOCK It
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1:24:07Feeling stuck of off track? Psychic medium Matt Fraser reveals the hidden signs that you're out of alignment with your soul's purpose. Discover how to reconnect with your inner guidance, understand your spiritual team, and avoid the biggest regrets from the other side. Matt Fraser is America's Top Psychic Medium, a New York Times Bestselling author…
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S6 E6 - Why Confidence is a Misleading Measure of Capability
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18:06Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common assumption that teacher confidence equals competence, drawing on the Dunning-Kruger effect to show how the least skilled teachers often overestimate their abilities while knowledgeable educators frequentl…
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S6 E5 - How to Reclaim Your Professional Judgement
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19:31Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Professional judgment grows from a foundation of deep, defensible knowledge about how learning actually works. When you understand the cognitive science behind reading development, why systematic phonics instruction matters, and how orthographic mapping occurs, you're equipped to make …
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449 - How to Unlock Your Creativity with Tina Wells
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30:37Tina Wells wrote six books in three years. How does she write so consistently? And more importantly, how can you? Listen now to learn why process matters more than talent, how to make time for personal projects, and the one thing every successful writer needs. Plus, you’ll get the writing prompt Tina always uses to get her words flowing. Thanks for…
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S6 E4 - Should We Bring Back the Read-Aloud?
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19:58Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for reintroducing regular read-alouds in upper primary classrooms, which have largely disappeared amid the focus on explicit, systematic instruction. She explores how interactive read-alouds build oral language foundati…
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MARY SHYNE for YOU AND ME ON REPEAT
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1:20:21Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…
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448 - How to Stop Feeling Lost & Discover Your Unique Purpose with Jim Murphy
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56:45What if winning in life meant more than just trophies and titles? In this inspiring episode, performance coach Jim Murphy reveals the powerful mindset shift that helped his world-class clients find peace, purpose, and record-breaking success. Whether you're an athlete, executive, or everyday high-achiever, this conversation will change how you thin…
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S6 E3 - How Do We Prevent Progress Being Wiped Out In a Swing Of The Pendulum?
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17:33Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses how to safeguard the progress made in evidence-based literacy instruction by making data collection an integral part of teaching rather than an administrative burden. Drawing on Teacher Voice survey data showing sign…
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447 - This Netflix Co-Founder Turned His Idea Into A Company Worth Over $100 Billion | Marc Randolph
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49:25They told him it would never work. But Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph trusted his gut — and turned his “crazy” idea into a 100 billion dollar company anyway. Now, with more than 40 years in business and 7 successful start-ups under his belt, Marc’s sharing his insider secrets with you. Listen now and learn the Netflix Secret to turn your ideas in…
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S6 E2 - Simple Levers to Pull to Increase Your Impact
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13:54Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn outlines five strategic refinements to boost teaching effectiveness once foundational structured literacy practices are established. Drawing on cognitive science research including Dehaene's four pillars of learning and Rosens…
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446 - Cash In On Your Creative Ideas with Multi-Million Dollar Toy Inventor Azhelle Wade
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25:43Multi-million dollar toy creator Azhelle Wade shares the pricing, pitching, and strategy secrets to turn your weirdest ideas into best-selling products. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tik…
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses how educators can maintain momentum during challenging periods by celebrating incremental progress rather than focusing solely on major outcomes like NAPLAN results. She outlines five key milestones worth celebrating…
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445 - The Secrets of Happiness & Longevity: Dan Buettner discusses Blue Zones
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30:36Looking for the secret of happiness? Interested in the science of longevity? Dan Buettner is the man to follow. He’s written 4 New York Times bestselling books after researching “Blue Zones” — regions of the world where people live longer, happier and healthier lives and what they do differently. In this episode Marie interviews Dan about the world…
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Listener Favourites: 5 Evidence Informed Alternatives to Independent Silent Reading
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18:43Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Today, I want to talk to you about an issue that has had me with a bee in my bonnet for a little while now, and that is the large amount of time that many children spend in independent silent reading during literacy instruction. Now, my challenge with this is not that it is bad for chi…
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444 - “Do Not Buy A House!” - DO THIS to Build REAL Wealth Instead with Ramit Sethi
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1:23:29What if everything you’ve been taught about money is wrong? In this real talk conversation, bestselling author and financial expert Ramit Sethi reveals why buying a house might be the worst investment you can make — and what to do instead to build real, lasting wealth. You’ll learn how to stop “playing small” with your money, avoid common financial…
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Listener Favourite: Planning To Make Report Writing Easier
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23:42Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Ready to transform the headache of report writing? Join me, Jocelyn, on the Structured Literacy Podcast, where we unpack the art of aligning curriculum with classroom planning. This episode offers practical tips to grade with ease. We'll reveal how a well-organized classroom and target…
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443 - Robin Sharma On The Extraordinary Benefits Of Waking Up at 5am
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37:16Ready to create your best work? Robin Sharma has a morning routine for you. Learn about the extraordinary benefits of joining the 5am club — and why so many high performers, creatives, and leaders are waking up at 5am. “You can play with your phone or change the world. You don't get to do both.” Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday…
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S5 E20 - If They Knew It, They Would Do It
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14:38Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common teacher assumption that students "know" content simply because it was taught, arguing that if students truly knew it, they would demonstrate it consistently. Drawing on cognitive load theory and John Swel…
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JOSE PIMIENTA for HALFWAY SOMEWHERE
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1:24:06Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …
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442 - Repeat These 2 Words to Reinvent Yourself with Jonathan Van Ness
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1:02:35What if two simple words could change how you see yourself - and your future? In this powerful peisode, Jonathan Van Ness shares the surprising phrase that helped them stop spiraling self-talk and start living with purpose, creativity, and courage. From overcoming people-pleasing to embracing their natural talents, JVN gets real about how they lear…
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S5 E19 - Why Students Find Writing Persuasive Texts So Difficult
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20:16Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn explores why students struggle with persuasive writing despite teachers implementing traditional "best practices" like modelled writing and scaffolds. Drawing on cognitive load theory, she identifies five critical mistakes: ov…
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JOEY ESPOSITO and SEAN VON GORMAN for THE PEDESTRIAN
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1:30:49Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …
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441 - Arianna Huffington On The Sleep Revolution That Will Transform Your Life
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24:05Did you know better sleep could radically improve every part of your life? Whether you can’t sleep or just don’t want to sleep more — this information is a big wake-up call. According to Arianna Huffington, we’re in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis and she’s got hard science to back it up. Lack of sleep has profound and sometimes dire conseq…
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S5 E18 - Why an Evidence-Based Literacy Block Might Not Be the Best Goal for Your School
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14:33Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this thought-provoking episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common goal of implementing an "evidence-based literacy block," arguing for a more nuanced approach to school improvement. She identifies three key problems with this focus: the assumption that…
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440 - Quit the Life That’s Killing You (Before It’s Too Late) with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle
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1:13:21Ever feel like you're barely surviving the life you're "supposed" to want? In this deeply honest episode, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle explore the emotional toll of living a life that no longer aligns with your truth. From grief and self-abandonment to the liberation of saying no and quitting with intention, this conversation is a …
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S5 E17 - MTSS for Reading with Stephanie Stollar
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42:36Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with educational consultant Stephanie Stollar about Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for reading improvement. Stephanie distinguishes MTSS from traditional RTI approaches, explaining that MTSS is a compr…
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connor b. for BRING ME THE HEAD OF SUSAN LOMOND
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1:19:30Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …
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439 - Tony Robbins on What it Takes to Have an Extraordinary Life
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54:44“Our competitive advantage is love.” Go behind the scenes as Tony Robbins shares candidly about his life, family and work — and what you can do right now to transform the quality of your life. This episode is packed with insights, ahas and practical strategies. Grab your notebook and pop on your headphones (especially if you have little kids around…
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S5 E16 - Is Whole Class Phonics Instruction Really Equitable?
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27:24Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common assumption that whole class phonics instruction is more equitable than targeted grouping, arguing that cognitive science research suggests otherwise. Drawing on cognitive load theory and John Sweller's re…
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438 - Grace Bonney: Here's the Deal About Work Life Balance
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34:04So often women beat themselves up, thinking that they’re doing something wrong because they haven’t found a perfect work life balance. Marie and Grace dive deep into what it means to be real and vulnerable without getting sucked down into a place of negativity, the transformational power of mistakes, and the real deal with work life balance. It’s n…
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S5 E15 - Interview with Jenny Cole - Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape
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49:17Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with leadership coach and "recovering principal" Jenny Cole about navigating school leadership challenges in today's complex educational environment. Jenny provides practical strategies for overcoming imposter…
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