Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations

Join Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift and fellow education leaders as they explore the landscape of early literacy and beyond. Each episode delves into essential literacy topics, offering expert insights and perspectives.

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Season 3, Episode 8

Synergize Your Lessons: 5 Steps to Enliven Skills, Content, Practice, and Performance

Thought Leader:

Dr. Chase Young

20 mins

Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations

Season 3, Episode 4

Beyond Family Literacy Night: Build True Relationships

Thought Leader:

Maya Payne Smart

11 mins

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Season 3, Episode 3

Love Is a Lesson Plan—Teaching That

Thought Leader:

Kareem Weaver

19 mins

Season 2, Episode 14

Pathways to Principalship: How to Cultivate More Leaders in More Effective Ways

Thought Leaders:

Tim Cusack

Vince Bustamante

21 mins

Season 2, Episode 13

A Fresh Look at the Connection Between Literacy Growth and Self-Worth

Thought Leader:

Keisha Smith-Carrington

20 mins

Season 2, Episode 12

The Instructor-Student Paradox: Why We Help Children learn More When We Let Them Teach Us

Thought Leader:

Dr. Gravity Goldberg

20 mins

Season 2, Episode 11

The Active View of Reading: A Model to Move the Needle on Comprehension

Thought Leaders:

Kelly Cartwright

Leah Mermelstein

55 mins

Season 2, Episode 10

Slow Brew Read-Alouds: Three Purposeful Passes to Improve Comprehension

Thought Leader:

Lester Laminack

28 mins

Season 2, Episode 9

The Surprising, Brain-Changing Power of the Right Words at the Right Time

Thought Leader:

Lily Howard Scott

25 mins

Season 2, Episode 8

The Sweet Spot of Scaffolding: How to "Right-Size" the Task to Motivate—Not Frustrate

Thought Leaders:

Douglas Fisher

Nancy Frey

23 mins

Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Ep. 6

Season 2, Episode 6

The Power of Revolutionary Love in the Classroom

Thought Leader:

Dr. Eliza Braden

25 mins

Season 2, Episode 5

Families and Caregivers as the Fifth Puzzle Piece

Thought Leader:

Leslie Zoroya

5 mins

Season 2, Episode 4

How to Maximize Literacy Coaches’ Time—and Talent

Thought Leader:

Leslie Zoroya

20 mins

Season 2, Episode 3

Paraprofessionals as Partners in Success

Thought Leader:

Leslie Zoroya

20 mins

Season 2, Episode 2

Maximizing Class Time with Your Literacy Block

Thought Leader:

Leslie Zoroya

21 mins

Season 2, Episode 1

Making the Shift from Balanced to Structured Literacy

Thought Leader:

Leslie Zoroya

21 mins

Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl Episode 1

Season 1, Episode 12

Student Learning Needs: How to Assess, Adapt, and Achieve

Thought Leader:

Dr. Miriam Ortiz

16 mins

Season 1, Episode 9

Making the Mini-Lesson Mighty- Simple, Supporting, Succinct Steps

Thought Leader:

Patty McGee

26 mins

Season 1, Episode 6

Classroom Success for the Year Ahead

Thought Leader:

Dr. Miriam Ortiz

9 mins

Season 1, Episode 3

Connecting Phonics to Reading: Answering the Big Why

Thought Leader:

Dr. Nancy Akhavan

25 mins

Season 1, Episode 2

The Forgotten Power of Teaching Techniques

Thought Leader:

Mark Weakland

25 mins

Season 1, Episode 1

Keeping the Literacy Momentum | Season 1, Episode 1

Thought Leader:

Dr. Miriam Ortiz

10 mins

Get to Know the Host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift

Cheryl holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, is a distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears' Get Set for School Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, and was awarded the Investors Bank Educator of the Year Award.