Literacy at the Center
The Center for Literacy and Reading Success Podcast features national and local experts discussing the science of reading and instructional practices. Episodes offer evidence-based guidance for families and teachers, including practical methods to support children’s literacy development and foster joyful, lifelong reading habits together.
Literacy at the Center
Latest Episodes
Dr. Burk: How Bold Literacy Policy Translates Into Classroom Change
In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Dr. Melissa Hickey sits down with Dr. Kymyona Burke, former State Literacy Director for Mississippi and current Senior Policy Fellow at ExcelinEd, to explore the national landscape of literacy ref...
Dr. Darci Burns: How Strong Leadership Builds Strong Readers
In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Dr. Melissa Hickey talks with Dr. Darci Burns, founding leader of the Connecticut Literacy Model and executive director of Hill for Literacy, about why leadership systems are essential fo...
Dr. Michael Coyne: Why Some Readers Need More: The Power of Tiered Instruction
In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Candice LaConti talks with Dr. Michael Coyne, professor at the University of Connecticut and a key leader in the Connecticut Literacy Model, about the real power of tiered instruction. Together th...
Amy Dowell: Why Literacy Reform Requires More Than Curriculum
In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Dr. Melissa Hickey sits down with literacy advocate and policy leader Amy Dowell to explore the work behind Connecticut’s Right to Read legislation and what it truly takes to improve lite...
Dr. Margie Gillis: Why Professional Learning Is the Difference Maker in Early Literacy
In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Cody Fusco talks with Dr. Margie Gillis, founding member of the Connecticut Literacy Model, explains why sustained, job-embedded professional learning is essential to translating the scie...