Ed Leaders in Literacy
A series that features educators and administrators who have closed the achievement gap & built equity by improving literacy.
Episodes
Decoding the Data
Dr. Jill Dunlap and Jana Schmidt discuss the role of data in helping teachers better determine their student's instructional needs.
From PD to Implementation in New Orleans
Three dynamic educators discuss the challenges of providing consistent, high-quality research-based professional development.
Leading the Charge for Change in Louisiana Literacy
How two educators are making professional development more accessible and impactful for teachers in Louisiana.
District Literacy Improvement for Administrators
An Assistant Superintendent describes his work, and beliefs in turning around a district in need of literacy improvement.
Special Edition: Meet the Staff - Introducing Nita Cerise
Nita Cherise describes her professional experiences, and what teachers need to know about literacy instruction.
Analyzing District Literacy Achievement from a School Board Member Lens
Todd Collins talks about his role in improving literacy and equity for his district and schools throughout California.
Blasting Away Classroom Barriers through Antiracism & UDL
Andratesha Fritzgerald talks about her impactful work as an instructor and advocate of Universal Design for Learning.
Train the Teachers Well
Alana Mangham, M.S. shares lessons learned from their district literacy success in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Turning It Around: New Madrid, MO Administrators Share Their Recipe for Literacy Success
Learn about the work of two school administrators that raised literacy rates in their district, and the recipe they recommend.
Getting Reading Right in LA County
School leader Leslie Zoroya shares her experience improving reading proficiency and building educational equity in their county.
Going Beyond Civil Rights Heroes & Holidays with Culturally Responsive Teaching
Dr. Lauryn Mascarenaz talks about her work implementing Culturally Responsive instruction their practice.
How Teaching with an Anti-Racist Lens Can Improve Student Outcomes
Lacy Robinson shares her experiences with systemic racism as a student and educator, and building awareness to create change.
What Incarcerated Youth Can Teach Us About Literacy Instruction
Hilderbrand Pelzer III speaks about the issues related to illiteracy in the juvenile justice system, and what can be done to change that.
What District Leaders Need to Know About Online Instruction
Dr. Kevin D. Besnoy talks about what traditional teachers should know about designing and delivering online instruction.
The Secret to Mississippi's State-Wide Literacy Success
Kristen (Wells) Wynn and Pati Montgomery chat with us about the roles they played in the state's highly successful literacy initiative.
What Remote Learning Looks Like in Mississippi’s Only Urban School District
Michael Cormack shares the experience of shifting to remote learning in the urban school district of Jackson, Mississippi.
Remote Learning Check-In with District Leaders Adapting to School Closures
How it's going and what we've learned in shifting to remote learning in the Demarest School District in New Jersey.
How Leaders Can Build a District Culture of Inclusion and Impact
Dr. Nakia Hardy shares the importance of inclusive curriculum, building strong teams, and cultivating a culture of success.
Making Equity an Instructional Priority
Shannon Wheatley chats about the importance of student literacy, academic rigor, and holding equity at the center of education work.
Unpacking Progress: What it Takes to Raise School Literacy Rates
Sharon Dunn takes us on the journey to leading a low performing school to becoming one of the highest in the district.