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Literacy in Action 2024 With Dr. Liz Brooke
Season 3, Episode 6 • December 10 • 33 min
Host Dr. Liz Brooke journeys through season three of All For Literacy, recapping insight and common threads discussed with key industry voices. Tune in to catch up on emerging literacy education conversations with Dr. Julie Washington, Dr. Linnea Ehri, Dr. Katie Pace Miles, advocate Debbie Meyer, and other valued guests along with insight about the trending literacy themes of 2024.
What is that ongoing support that we're providing to teachers, whether that is ongoing professional learning, the use of coaches to support, how do I apply that knowledge that I learned in the training into my classroom?
Dr. Liz Brooke
All For Literacy, Season 3, Episode 6:
Literacy In Action 2024
During this special season recap episode of All For Literacy, host Dr. Liz Brooke reflects on the highlights and key insights from Season 3, bringing together the powerful conversations and expert perspectives that shaped this year's discussions. From the latest in literacy research to emerging trends in education, Dr. Brooke revisits the most impactful moments from her conversations with some of the field's leading voices, including Dr. Julie Washington, Dr. Linnea Ehri, Dr. Katie Pace Miles, and advocate Debbie Meyer.
This episode explores the shifting landscape of literacy education, touching on important themes such as the transition from the so-called "reading wars" to what many are calling a "reading revolution." Dr. Brooke delves into critical issues like the education of displaced students, the foundations of orthographic mapping, and the vital connection between community engagement and literacy development.
As Dr. Brooke reflects on her favorite moments from the season, she also provides a forward-looking perspective about the emerging trends in literacy education, offering a glimpse into what's to come in 2025. Whether you're a literacy advocate, educator, or simply passionate about the future of reading and writing instruction, this episode offers valuable insights about where the field is headed and what we can expect in the next chapter of literacy education.
Tune in to Season 3, Episode 6 of All For Literacy for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of literacy education and the emerging trends that will shape the future of the science of reading.
Episode Breakdown
(2:02) - Dr. Julie Washington and Scientific Revolutions in Reading (7:03) - Connection and Community with Newcomer Students (11:08) - Mentorship in Literacy Research with Dr. Linnea Ehri and Dr. Katie Pace Miles (16:15) - The Role of Parent Advocates with Debbie Meyer (23:35) - Building a Bridge: Community + Schools
About Dr. Liz Brooke
Meet Dr. Liz Brooke, a first grade teacher turned literacy expert, and Lexia’s chief learning officer. With more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, speech-language pathologist, and literacy researcher, she's on a mission to bridge the gap between science of reading research and practice. Dr. Brooke collaborates with top literacy leaders and sets the educational vision at Lexia®—driven by her passion for real literacy change and her mission to ensure every student becomes a successful reader.
Related Resources
Mentioned in This Episode
Liz Brooke, Twitter/X @LizCBrooke
Dr. Julie Washington, Twitter/X — @jwashingtonPhD
Language Variation and Academic Success Lab, University of California - Irvine
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
AFL Episode: A Reading Revolution and Language Variations
AFL Episode: Connection Across Culture and Language With Daniella Bass
Debbie Meyer, X @ReadorPrison
Debbie Meyer, LinkedIn
Becoming a Dyslexia Advocate With Debbie Meyer
David Wyatt, Twitter/X @wyattsports
South Carolina Football Hall of Fame
Building Connection: Community Support For Schools With David Wyatt
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