READ Podcast
READ: Research Education ADvocacy Podcast connects you with prominent researchers, thought leaders, and educators who share their work, insights, and expertise about current research and best practices in fields of education and child development. READ is hosted by Danielle Gomez, EdD, and produced by The Windward Institute.
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Episodes
82 episodes
Dyslexia Advocacy Day and Beyond: Legislative Push for Reading Success in New York
Head of School of The Windward School and Executive Director of The Windward Institute, Jamie Williamson, speaks to New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon about Dyslexia Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol, created to build underst...
A Path Forward: Prioritizing Literacy Instruction for All Students
In this special LEAD on READ edition of READ Podcast, Head of The Windward School and Executive Director of The Windward Institute, Jamie Williamson, sits down with former New York City Schools Chancellor Dr. Meisha Porter and Ass...
Fall 2025 Series: Effective Systems for Reading Screening and Instruction
The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What We all Can Learn about Reading, Together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive ...
Fall 2025 Series: Effective Instruction for the Reading Brain
The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What We all Can Learn about Reading, Together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive ...
Fall 2025 Series: Universal Literacy Screening for Every Reader
The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What We all Can Learn about Reading, Together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive ...
Fall 2025 Series: Cracking the Code to Understand Why Some Kids Struggle to Read
The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What We all Can Learn about Reading, Together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive ...
Fall 2025 Series: What all Humans Should Know about the Reading Brain
The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What We all Can Learn about Reading, Together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive ...
Fall 2025 Series Preview: What we all can learn about reading, together
The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What we all can learn about reading, together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive ...
Understanding Comprehension from Oral Language to Critical Thinking with Kate Cain, PhD
Kate Cain, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to explain the latest research on reading comprehension and shares practical, daily ways that teachers can promote critical literacy skills. Dr. Cain reflects on her research journey and expertise, explori...
Preparing Generations of Teachers in the Science of Reading with Amy Murdoch, PhD
This LEAD on READ episode features Dr. Amy Murdoch, Assistant Dean of Reading Science at Mount St. Joseph University. Starting her career as a school psychologist, Dr. Murdoch has been a leader in reading education, driving systemic change and ...
Interventions for Reading and Social Emotional Learning with Stephanie Al Otaiba, PhD
Dr. Stephanie Al Otaiba joins READ to share her expertise in literacy interventions, the impact of social-emotional development on learning, and the future of reading education research. A leading researcher and professor at Southern Methodist ...
How Science Informs Policy and Practice on Reading with Ola Ozernov-Palchik, PhD
Ola Ozernov-Palchik, PhD, joins READ to discuss her work in dyslexia, neuroscience, and early literacy policy. She explores the paradox of dyslexia—why early identification is critical yet often delayed—and how neuroimaging research uncovers th...
The ABCs of Knowledge-Promoting Teaching Practices
The Windward Institute team joins READ Podcast host Danielle Gomez for an in-depth exploration of knowledge and reading comprehension. Colleen McGlynn, associate director of language arts, and Alison Leveque, content and implementation director...
Recasting the Spotlight on Knowledge and Comprehension with Sonia Cabell, PhD
This month on READ, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes featuring Dr. Sonia Cabell to highlight the vital role of knowledge in reading comprehension.In this conversation from
5 Years of READ: Reflections and Predictions in SoR and Education
The READ Podcast celebrates its 5th anniversary in research, education, and advocacy with distinguished professor and researcher in literacy, Devin Kearns, PhD. A longtime friend and advisory board member of The Windward Institute, Dr. Kearns a...
LEAD on READ: A Case Study for Change Management of Literacy Outcomes
Join co-hosts Danielle Gomez and Jamie Williamson as they interview Kelly Carvajal Hagemen for an episode of LEAD on READ. Kelly Carvajal Hagemen shares the story of the Seaford School District as the district transformed its literacy outcomes ...
Factoring Fluency into Reading with Jan Hasbrouck, PhD
Jan Hasbrouck, PhD, joins READ to discuss the complexities of fluency, including its components and misconceptions, and how it relates to word reading and comprehension. Dr. Hasbrouck emphasizes the importance of effective assessment, instructi...
Scaling Literacy Change for All Children with Kareem Weaver
Kareem Weaver, a leading advocate for literacy equity and social justice, joins a special conversation of LEAD on READ to discuss critical issues and questions surrounding literacy, leadership, and education. Kareem's commitment to literacy for...
Literacy and Social Emotional Learning through an Integrated Lens with Rebecca Gotlieb, PhD
Current research and insights in education examine a whole child approach to development. What does this mean in the context of literacy and social emotional learning? In this episode of READ, Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb explores the interc...
Promoting Text Comprehension Across Content Areas with Letty Martinez, PhD
How should teachers understand text comprehension, and what are effective practices to facilitate comprehension, particularly for adolescents across all content areas? Letty Mar...
Leadership as a Lifelong Journey with NCLD CEO Jacqueline Rodriguez, PhD
This episode marks a special LEAD on READ episode with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Dr. Rodriguez reflects on her leadership in education and advocacy, highlighting a lifelong learning j...
Effective Writing Instruction with Dr. Steve Graham
Dr. Steve Graham, renowned expert in writing instruction, joins READ for a timely discussion on effective writing instruction, the reading-writing connection, and the role of technology and AI on writing education. In this episode, you will lea...
Nature, Nurture, and Reading Development with Sara Hart, PhD
Sara Hart, PhD, joins READ to discuss the role of genes and the environment on reading development and disabilities. Throughout her career, Dr. Hart has investigated child development through an interdisciplinary lens. In this episode, you will...
LEAD on READ: Leadership and School Reform with Sarah Woulfin, PhD
Dr. Sarah Woulfin, an expert on leadership and school reform, joins the READ Podcast for a LEAD on READ conversation, co-hosted by Dr. Danielle Gomez and Jamie Williamson. Dr. Woulfin outlines effective actions of leaders to enact school reform...
A Window into Reading Research: From Kindergarten to Adolescence with Colby Hall, PhD
Colby Hall, PhD, shares her research on reading and language from kindergarten through adolescence. Dr. Hall, an assistant professor at University of Virginia, discusses her vast research collaborations spanning across areas of literacy, age gr...