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The Business of Education
Welcome to "The Business of Education" hosted by serial entrepreneur and visionary leader, Kyle Wallgren!
In this engaging podcast series, Kyle delves into the dynamic world of business strategies, startups, and the intricacies of creating and running your own company, specifically focusing on the landscape of education. With a track record spanning rugged oil fields, rodeo productions, and a multimillion-dollar manufacturing enterprise, Kyle brings a wealth of real-world entrepreneurial experience to the table.
Join Kyle as he invites industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to share invaluable insights, practical tips, and strategies for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities within the education sector.
The Business of Education
Episode 59 | Jeanne Schopf on Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Summary
In this conversation, Kyle Wallgren and Jeanne Schopf discuss the critical importance of literacy in education, the science behind effective reading instruction, and the role of educators and parents in fostering a love for reading. They explore the challenges faced by struggling readers, the impact of social-emotional learning, and the necessity of implementing multi-tiered systems of support in schools. The discussion emphasizes the need for strong leadership in education and the vital role parents play in their children's literacy journey.
Takeaways
- Kyle's personal experience drives his passion for education.
- Jeanne's family background influenced her career in education.
- Literacy is essential for student success and future opportunities.
- The science of reading is based on extensive research and evidence.
- Social-emotional learning is crucial for supporting struggling readers.
- Effective reading instruction requires a structured approach.
- Multi-tiered systems of support are necessary for student success.
- Parents play a critical role in their children's literacy development.
- Reducing screen time can enhance children's language skills.
- Strong educational leadership is key to improving literacy outcomes.
Sound Bites
- "I wasn't going to fail."
- "Reading is not natural. You have to be taught to read."
- "Everything rises and falls on leadership."
- "If we get literacy right, we get everything else right."
- "The reading brain can be developed."
- "Literacy is a pathway to prisons."
- "We have to graduate kids that can read."
- "Parents need to be talking to their children."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey into Education
03:00 The Importance of Literacy
09:05 Understanding the Science of Reading
14:52 The Impact of Social-Emotional Learning
21:13 Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
27:11 The Role of Parents in Literacy
33:07 Literacy as a Pathway to Success
About Jeanne
Linkedin: Jeanne Schopf
Connect with Jeanne
Website: https://pathwaystowardsliteracy.com