Teaching Literacy Podcast

Bridging literacy research and practice. Hosted by Jake Downs.

Recent Episodes
  • E64|AI and the Future of Writing Instruction with Dr. Steve Graham
    May 5, 2025 – 1:05:57
  • EP63| Is Comprehension Instruction Getting Better? with Dr. Phil Capin
    Apr 7, 2025 – 51:04
  • E62|Stopping the Summer Slide with Dr. Blythe Anderson and Dr. John Strong
    Mar 4, 2025 – 1:04:26
  • E61| Does Science of Reading Legislation Improve Reading Outcomes with Dr. Katherine O’Donnell
    Feb 3, 2025 – 52:18
  • EP60| Morphology Instruction with Dr. Danielle Colenbrander
    Jan 6, 2025 – 1:09:35
  • E59 | Informational Writing and Academic Language with Dr. Cherish Sarmiento
    Dec 9, 2024 – 47:54
  • EP58| Vocabulary Instruction with Dr. Blythe Anderson
    Nov 5, 2024 – 40:12
  • EP57|Inferences with Dr. Marianne Rice
    Oct 8, 2024 – 1:10:11
  • SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Upper Elementary Reading Fluency and Comprehension Sessions for Utah Educators
    Sep 24, 2024 – 2:19
  • E56|Strive-for-Five with Drs. Tricia Zucker and Sonia Cabell
    Sep 2, 2024 – 47:17
  • E55|Synchronous Paired Oral Reading Techniques with Dr. Jake Downs
    Aug 19, 2024 – 48:56
  • E54|The Literacy 50 with Melissa and Lori
    Jul 23, 2024 – 1:01:13
  • E53|Encouraging Reading Motivation with Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Dixie Massey
    Jul 10, 2024 – 52:42
  • E52|Reading Profiles with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling
    Jun 12, 2024 –
  • E51|Syntax: From Epilinguistic to Metalinguistic Awareness with Dr. Rachel Knecht and Dr. Dianna Townsend
    Apr 19, 2024 – 46:14
  • E50 | Text Comprehension in the Classroom with Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith, Tamara Williams, and Ellen Frackelton
    Mar 20, 2024 – 1:07:44
  • E49 | Teacher Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Practice with Dr. Karen Kehoe
    Mar 11, 2024 – 1:03:07
  • E48| Phonemic Awareness: Unpacking Recent Meta-Analysis Findings with Dr. Florina Erbeli and Dr. Marianne Rice
    Feb 15, 2024 – 1:23:24
  • E47|Cost & Accuracy of Third Grade Reading Screeners with Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller and Dr. Courtenay Barrett
    Jan 19, 2024 – 1:11:15
  • Resolution 2024: Think Like a Scientist
    Jan 4, 2024 – 41:29
  • E46 | What was Hot in 2023? With Dr. Evan Ortlieb
    Dec 10, 2023 – 52:20
  • E45 | Explicit Instruction with Dr. Dana Robertson
    Nov 29, 2023 – 56:05
  • E44|Read Alouds for All with Dr. Molly Ness
    Oct 2, 2023 – 51:03
  • E43|Accelerating Literacy Learning with Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Seth Parsons
    Sep 17, 2023 – 1:18:54
  • State of the Podcast 2023 | Welcome Back to School
    Aug 28, 2023 – 11:47
  • E42 | From Simplicity to Complexity: The Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Reading With Dr. Young-Suk Grace Kim
    Jul 15, 2023 – 59:29
  • E41 | Alphabet Instruction with Dr. Shayne Piasta
    May 14, 2023 – 51:32
  • E40 | Comprehension Instruction Recommendations from the New IES Practice Guide with Drs. Deborah Reed, Jade Wexler, Kimberly St. Martin, and Joe Dimino
    Mar 12, 2023 – 44:55
  • E39 | Early Writing Standards in the Common Core Era with Dr. Laura Tortorelli
    Dec 31, 2022 – 55:25
  • E38 | Irregular Words with Dr. Danielle Colenbrander
    Nov 22, 2022 – 57:47
  • E37 | Teacher Content Knowledge and Early Literacy Instruction with Dr. Shayne Piasta and Dr. Alida Hudson
    Sep 29, 2022 – 1:05:05
  • E36 | Knowledge and Literacy Instruction with Dr. Courtney Hattan and Dr. Sarah Lupo
    Aug 31, 2022 – 1:02:59
  • E35 | Reviewing Kindergarten Phonological Awareness Materials with Dr. Kathleen Brown
    Jun 18, 2022 – 1:20:12
  • E34 | Reading Long Words with Dr. Devin Kearns
    May 21, 2022 – 49:50
  • E33 | Structured Literacy & Reading Profiles with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling
    Feb 26, 2022 – 1:00:46
  • E32 | Supplemental Curriculum with Daniel Silver
    Feb 5, 2022 – 46:12
  • E31 | Teaching Visioning with Dr. Margaret Vaughn
    Jan 30, 2022 – 40:01
  • E30 | Developing Strategic K-2 Writers with Dr. Zoi Philippakos
    Jan 17, 2022 – 1:13:36
  • 2021 Year In Review
    Dec 30, 2021 –
  • E29 | Updated Recommendations for Adolescent Literacy Instruction with Dr. Dan Reynolds
    Dec 12, 2021 – 45:10
  • E28 | Read STOP Write: A Text Structure Intervention with Dr. John Z Strong
    Nov 25, 2021 – 47:34
  • Jake Needs Your Help – 7 Min. Listen
    Nov 13, 2021 – 7:00
  • E27 Teachers as Lifelong Learners with Drs. Aimee Morewood and Julie Ankrum
    Sep 21, 2021 – 1:04:59
  • E26 Fluency Q&A with Drs. Tim Rasinski and Chase Young
    Aug 28, 2021 – 1:14:08
  • E25 | Integrating Reading and Writing with Dr. Steve Graham
    Jul 13, 2021 – 1:12:25
  • Special Announcement: Upcoming Fluency Q&A with Dr. Tim Rasinski and Dr. Chase Young
    Jul 13, 2021 – 2:42
  • E24 Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction With Dr. Seth Parsons
    Jun 23, 2021 – 56:01
  • E23 Eye Tracking Evidence for Goal Directed Reading With Dr. Kit Mohr and Dr. Eric Mohr
    Jun 4, 2021 – 52:30
  • E 22 Integrating Literacy and Science Instruction for Early Elementary Students With Dr. Sarah K. Clark
    May 13, 2021 – 47:24
  • Comprehension Strategies: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
    May 6, 2021 – 19:32
Recent Reviews
  • anibelle671
    Outstanding Literacy-Based Professional Development
    As an ELL middle school teacher, this podcast has benefitted me with the most recent and relevant research that have impacted my teaching. Thank you for the helpful resources.
  • Jamie5587
    Love it!
    I love this podcast it’s relevant and meaningful! So many takeaways!
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