There is a disproportionate number of individuals with communication disorders and reading disabilities involved with the justice system for both children and adults.Past research suggests that more than 40% of incarcerated people have some type of nonpsy

How can school leaders make informed decisions about reading curriculum when they know the home environments among their student body vary widely?I dont envy people tasked with these kinds of decisions. My opinion is that schools should ensure students g

In 2015, the Office of Special Education Programs published a letter stating that school teams were not prohibited from using the term dyslexia.Unfortunately, this letter left many questions unanswered and is often misinterpreted.Parents seeking out

There are many science of reading terms being used right now (including the science of reading itself).Yet debates about how to help kids become literate continues; and part of that is because of common logical fallacies applied to education.Thats wh

The science of reading is trending; but in order for professionals to engage in effective instruction, they need to understand that literacy also includes spelling and writing.Writing, spelling, and reading are interconnected, and the growing body of re

In this episode, Im revisiting an older episode in honor of a special event that I'm doing in the month of September, 2024.I'm so excited to participate in the National Literacy Month series of podcasts, which we're presented in partnership between the B

Im a huge supporter of professionals taking ownership of their careers; regardless of the systemic issues at play.But having said that, I ALSO like to help educators get to a place where they can work towards addressing systems issues head on.Thats why

A while back, I heard someone refer to school administrators and other public sector leaders as middle managers, and it really hit home for me.As Ive transitioned through different roles in my career, Ive gotten into the trap of thinking that when I

How can districts reverse chronic absenteeism and gain a deeper understanding of why students dont come to school?Can we measure how connected students are to their schools? How do we impact the level of connection they feel with potential mentors in

Most discussions around social-emotional learning are about helping kids stay regulated, healthy, and adjusted, but we cant forget about the adults.Being in any type of role that involves caring for others can be incredibly dysregulating; whether youre