The Literacy View
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!
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Episodes
172 episodes
Why Most School Initiatives Fail and What Actually Works-Live from researchED
Ep.168ValueIn this episode of The Literacy View, we have an amazing conversation with Assistant Superintendent Lynn Gaffney about why so many school initiatives fail and what actually leads to meaningful, las...
What Actually Works In Schools -LIVE from researchED
Ep.167-What Actually Works In SchoolsThe Literacy View live from researchED.VALUE: In this episode with Jim Heal, we call out the truth most schools avoid. We are not failing because teachers are not worki...
Tired of Useless PD? Why researchED Is Different!
Join Us This Saturday Live In NYC!💜🚨 WE’RE GOING LIVE RESEARCHED NYC 2026 🚨No fluff. No boring PD. Just real conversations that actually matter.Join us live 👇🎤 Lynn Gaffney 9:00 AMMaking It Stick: Why Sc...
NEVER BEFORE‼️ The Controversial Four!
NEVER BEFORE‼️The Controversial Four! Ep.1641) SoR gone wrong ⚠️$$$$$$ 🤔Article:
How to Rebuild a Weak Foundation in ANY Subject Without Lowering the Bar
Ep.163VALUE 🔥This episode is about the power of strong foundations and why they matter in every subject. We break down how the science of learning applies across literacy, math, science, and social studies so you can...
The Truth About Small Group Reading Instruction and Why Nell Duke Says It Should Be Used Wisely
Ep.162VALUE 🔥What if we have been thinking about small group instruction all wrong?In this episode, Nell Duke brings the real talk on what actually matters in literacy instruction right now. We dig ...
Are screens helping kids learn…or creating new problems?
Ep.161🔥 ValueIf you are questioning whether screens are helping or hurting your students or your own kids, this episode gives you clarity. We break down what screens may be doing to attention, language, and learning,...
Teacher Talk and Language Development: What Do You Think the Evidence Shows?
Ep.160Does Teacher Talk Really Matter? What the Evidence Shows with Dr. Yan JiangIn this episode of The Literacy View, we sit down with Dr. Yan Jiang, Postdoctoral Scholar at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood an...
The Hard Truths and Persistent Myths Every Educator Must Know About the Science of Reading Featuring the Lion of Literacy Dr. Reid Lyon
ValueIn this episode with Reid Lyon, we go straight to the source of the modern reading research movement. You hear firsthand what the research actually revealed about how children learn to read, where implementation has gone wron...
The Literacy View Valentine’s Pop Up LIVE
Ep.158Value:In this Valentine’s Pop-Up LIVE, we share the quotes that made us think, pause, and remember why this work matters. You’ll hear powerful moments from episodes across the year, honest reflections from our ...
Is Linguistic Phonics the New Gold Standard in Structured Literacy?
Ep.157ValueA clear explanation of Linguistic Phonics and how this approach teaches reading through the direct connection between spoken sounds and written spellings. You’ll see how focusing on a small set of...
Phonics Was Supposed to Fix This. So Why Are So Many Kids Still Struggling?
EP.156🌶️ Value:This episode breaks down the article everyone’s talking about and asks the hard question it raises: If synthetic phonics has been mandated for years, why haven’t outcomes for struggling readers ch...
Overteaching or Overreacting? Seidenberg Lights a Match."
Ep. 155We had a surprise guest: Mark Seidenberg!🙌🏻💜 Value & PromiseIn this episode, educators are invited into a research conversation that is still unfolding.You’ll hear
Why Almost Everyone Is Wrong About Curriculum
Ep. 154ValueCuts through the curriculum noise by explaining why so many debates miss what actually drives reading comprehension. Clarifies how curriculum, instruction, strategies, and prior knowledge interact so educ...
A No-BS Conversation Calling Out Sloppy Literacy Language
ValueSloppy literacy language is everywhere and it is costing teachers clarity, confidence, and credibility. When words lose their meaning, instruction suffers.PromiseThis Breaking News episode gets...
Structured Literacy vs. Balanced Literacy: What the Research Really Says (The Verdict You Can’t Miss)
Episode: 152Structured Literacy vs. Balanced Literacy: What the Research Really Says (The Verdict You Can’t Miss)Research: https://share.google/Xz1J9wiFEjrOo8O8...
What If We've Been Teaching Spelling All Wrong?
Ep:151-What If We've Been Teaching Spelling All Wrong?VALUESpelling 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 Tos...
How to Motivate Reluctant Readers: Mystery Solved!
Episode 150PROMISE: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 ...
Background Knowledge: Fact vs Fiction What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Episode 149🎧 What This Breaking News Episode DeliversDr. Timothy Shanahan joins us to bring absolute clarity to one of the most misunderstood topics in literacy.Educators get a clear explanation of what backgr...
The Juicy Truth About Phonics and AI: What No One in Education Wants to Admit
Episode-148In 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, es...
Schools Say They Can’t Test for Dyslexia… But Is That True?
Episode 147Hey 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...
The Most Controversial Conversations in Literacy Right Now
🔥 Episode 146ConCon™ Controversial Conversations in Literacy™Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unmissable. Unafraid.Real teachers take on the hottest literacy debates from the Science of Reading and phonics to c...
