Listen "7.14 Literacy Leaders"
Episode Synopsis
Shannon chats with Laura Stewart (from 95 Percent Group) about bold moves that literacy leaders can take to transform the literacy practices in their learning communities. Laura provides stories and strategies relating to successfully implementing best practices informed by the Science of Reading into schools and classrooms, and Shannon shares some real-life examples of what she's learned to do and not to do as a literacy leader. Listen and also download the recommended resources from the show notes to be empowered in your transformation efforts.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:The Courage to Lead: 10 Bold Moves for Transformational Change by Laura Stewart ebook (download link from our Google Drive)bio for Laura Stewart, 95 Percent Group's Chief Academic OfficerBecoming a Literacy Leader by Jennifer Allen *Amazon affiliate link*Cox Campus Structured Literacy trainingThe Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's life by Parker Palmer *Amazon affiliate linkScience of Reading 2.0 ebook from 95 Percent GroupUphill Climb article by Laura StewartNIRN HubEdWEb.net Recording with Laura Stewart and Ken Kirby regarding Professional Learning in 202595 Percent Group on IG95 Percent Group on Twitter/X95 Percent Group on FacebookMorpeheme MagicScience of Reading Defining Guide (The Reading League)Bonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonFree Rubrics Guide created by usFinding Good Books Guide created by usInformation about our Patreon membershipSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon
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