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.
Learn more at www.thewindwardschool.org/wi or visit READ's homepage at www.readpodcast.org
Episodes
72 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 67
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56:15
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...
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Episode 66
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51:36
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...
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Episode 65
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54:31
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
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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...
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Episode 64
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48:06
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 ...
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Episode 63
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49:29
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...
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Episode 62
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51:00
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...
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Episode 61
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1:08:25
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...
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Episode 60
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48:42
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...
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Episode 59
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43:42
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...
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Episode 58
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52:46
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...
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Episode 57
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1:06:34
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...
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Episode 56
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49:49
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...
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Episode 55
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52:38
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...
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Episode 54
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52:09
Systematic Approaches to Translating Reading Research with Neena Saha, PhD
Neena Saha, PhD, joins READ for an illuminating and entrepreneurial discussion about translating research to practice. In this episode, Dr. Saha offers insights on shifting how educators interface with research through an entre...
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Episode 53
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59:13
Translating Research for Scalable Implementation
Join READ host Dr. Danielle Gomez as she offers a perspective on reading research from translation to implementation. She synthesizes key insights from READ guests in 2023, highlights current research from the broader community, and forecasts o...
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Episode 52
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22:39
Evidence-based Practices for Reading Comprehension with Amy Elleman, PhD
Amy Elleman, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to discuss the evidence supporting reading comprehension development and implications for effective instruction. This episode builds upon previous READ conversations in conceptualizing comprehension as a...
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Episode 51
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54:27
How to… Integrate Background Knowledge and Writing into Reading Instruction with Sonia Cabell, PhD
Sonia Cabell, PhD, joins the READ Podcast for the 50th episode! In this conversation, Dr. Cabell and Danielle discuss the integrated and interdependent nature of reading, oral language, background knowledge, and writing. Dr. Cabell cites her re...
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Episode 50
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50:52
Dyslexia in Focus: Dr. Devin Kearns on Effective Reading Instruction
The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to scre...
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13:47
Dyslexia in Focus: Dr. Hugh Catts on Screening and Identification
The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to scre...
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Dyslexia in Focus: Dr. Carolyn Strom on the Reading Brain
The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to scre...
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Dyslexia in Focus: Dr. Maryanne Wolf on Reading and Dyslexia
The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to scre...
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17:30
LEAD on READ: Networking for Impact in Education with Cheryl Cook
In this LEAD on READ episode, co-hosts Danielle Scorrano and Jamie Williamson interview Cheryl Cook, the executive director of The Association of LD Schools (ALDS). ALDS is a formal community for schools that educate students with learning diff...
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Episode 49
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58:17
Structured, Integrated, Inclusive: Reading Instruction for English Learners with Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, EdD
The 2023 National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) report on elementary reading instruction demonstrates how little teacher preparation programs spend on building teacher skills to support English Language Learners.Elsa Cárdenas...
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Episode 48
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56:24