The Literacy View

Updated: 09 Dec 2025 • 158 episodes
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The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the “Spice Girls of Literacy,” Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and informative experience for listeners. Never shying away from controversial topics and guests, and frequently disagreeing with each other, the hosts break down complex research into easy-to-understand takeaways and provide actionable solutions that teachers and parents can use in their classrooms and at home. And, they are never afraid to good-naturedly call BS or cheer on  their guests or each other when a point or item of discussion excites them. In fact, they have “BS” and “cheer” buttons at the ready for that very purpose!  With their engaging format and wealth of knowledge, Faith and Judy are sure to help you take your teaching to the next level!  It is no wonder that so many of their guests and listeners consider the Literacy View their favorite, can’t-miss podcast in the literacy space. Have fun and learn at the same time! * You can find more information about The Literacy View on their website: https://theliteracyview.com/

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Send us a text Ep:151-What If We"ve Been Teaching Spelling All Wrong? VALUE Spelling isn’t a side dish. It’s one of the most powerful drivers of reading and writing success. In this episode, researchers Brennan Chandler and Jessica Toste break open decades of data and show how real spelling instruction builds orthograp

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Send us a text Episode 150 PROMISE: This episode gives you easy, evidence-aligned ways to make reading exciting  even for kids who say they hate it. VALUE: You’ll learn how a simple gamified approach, Student Detectives, boosts motivation, stamina, and engagement without fancy tech or complicated prep. 🔍  What We Cove

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Send us a text Episode 149 🎧 What This Breaking News Episode Delivers Dr. Timothy Shanahan joins us to bring absolute clarity to one of the most misunderstood topics in literacy. Educators get a clear explanation of what background knowledge truly is and what it is not. You will learn how to separate fact from fiction

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Send us a text Episode-148 In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. In this episode, we unpack the myth, sepa

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Send us a text Episode 147 Hey No BS Besties 💜 October was Dyslexia Awareness Month and we went LIVE for a special interactive taping of The Literacy View. This conversation gets to the heart of what matters most — truth, clarity, and every child’s right to learn to read. 🧩  Evaluating for Dyslexia in the Schools Can

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Send us a text 🔥 Episode 146 ConCon™  Controversial Conversations in Literacy™ Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unmissable. Unafraid. Real teachers take on the hottest literacy debates from the Science of Reading and phonics to comprehension, instruction, and teacher PD. Authentic talk that bridges research and real classroo

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