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Season 2, Ep. 6: Tier 1 with Vicki Ferrari (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, we go straight to the heart of what teachers and leaders are wrestling with in Tier 1 literacy: overwhelm, uncertainty, and the pressure to āget it rightā for every student in the...
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Season 2, Ep. 5 - Tier 1 w/Vicki Ferrari (Part 1)
In this episode, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with the brilliant and deeply committed Vicki Ferrari to talk about what it really takes to make Tier 1 work in real classrooms.
Together, they dive into the clarity,...
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Season 2, Ep. 4 - An Uplifting Conversation w/Author & Speaker Erin Jones
In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, I sit down with THE Erin Jones ā author, speaker, equity advocate, and longtime educator whose work reminds us that love + strong instruction can truly change...
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Season 2, Ep. 3 - Superintendent Mires on Tier 1 Systems for Strong Public Schools
In this conversation, Tabatha Mires, the superintendent of Manson School District, shares her journey into education, her leadership philosophy, and the importance of public schools in fostering democracy. She...
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Season 2, Ep. 2 - Dr. Shanahan Spills the TEA on TEXT
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Timothy Shanahan discusses his book 'Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives' and the implications of leveled reading practices on student growth. He emphasizes the importance of teaching...
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Season 2, Ep. 1 - Empowering Educators: A Conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain
š Empowering Educators: A Conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain
Season Two kicks off with a powerful and thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Staci Bain and returning guest Dr. Nathaniel Swain. Together, they...
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Season 1, Ep. 10 - Leading Intentionally w/Principal Kristen Langerman
šļø Leading with Intention: Principal Langerman on Tier 1 Transformation
In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, weāre joined by Principal Kristen Langerman of McLaurin Elementary (Rankin County School...
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Season 1, Ep. 8 - Part 1: Beyond the Norm in the Science of Reading w/Dr. DJ Bolger
In this conversation, Dr. DJ Bolger shares his extensive journey in literacy research, emphasizing the importance of brain imaging and the science of reading movement. He discusses the need for explicit teaching, the...
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Season 1, Ep. 9 - Part 2: Beyond the Norm w/Dr. DJ Bolger
Dr. Bolger discusses the importance of moving beyond "sticking with the script" and "The Simple View"--and MUCH more!
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Season 1, Ep. 7 - K-12 Writing Instruction w/Dr. Leslie Laud
š On the Road to Literacy Success by GoodHumansEducate
Host: Dr. Staci Bain
In this engaging episode, Dr. Leslie Laud shares insights from her extensive experience in writing instruction and its transformative impact...
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Season 1, Ep. 6 - Literacy Success is Possible w/Kareem Weaver
In this episode of 'On the Road to Literacy Success', Dr.Ā StaciĀ Bain interviews Kareem Weaver, a civil rights activist and literacy advocate.
They discuss the importance of evidence-based practices in education, the...
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Season 1, Ep. 5 - Slaying Tier 1 (K-8) w/Executive Director Angy Graham (Part 2 of 2)
In this conversation, Educate's Founder (Staci) interviews Angy Graham, the Executive Director of PK Curriculum and Instruction at Rankin County School District in Mississippi. They discuss how the district achieved...
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