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March 25, 2024March 24, 2024 Trending in Education Literacy, Reading, Spencer Russell, Toddlers CAN Read

Toddlers CAN Read with Spencer Russell

Mike Palmer sits down with Spencer Russell, the founder and CEO of Toddlers CAN Read while at SXSW EDU, just after Spencer delivered a keynote there. Spencer shares his journey from being a kindergarten and first-grade teacher to taking the leap and starting his own business focused on helping parents teach their toddlers to read. We explore his motivational, step-by-step methodology that breaks down the process into simple, actionable steps that engage both parents and children. Here’s the link to the video referenced in the episode.

Learning

February 1, 2024February 5, 2024 Trending in Education digital literacy, instructional communication, Literacy, media literacy

Effective Instructional Communication with Dr. Michael Strawser

In this episode of Trending in Education, we speak with Michael Strawser, an associate professor of communication at the University of Central Florida. He provides insights and practical tips on delivering effective instructional communication.

EdTech

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Trending in Education education, Literacy, Marjorie Cass

Building a Platform to Teach Literacy with Whole Books

Marjorie Cass is the Founder and CEO of ALEE, an EdTech Startup that provides educators with tools and resources to teach literacy using whole books featuring classic works of literature. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about her journey beginning as an educator, rising through the ranks as a literacy coach and administrator before deciding to go to business school at MIT where ALEE began to germinate.

K12 Education

September 27, 2021May 9, 2022 Trending In Education Alicia Levi, Literacy, Reading, ReadingisFundamental, RIF

Rallying for Children’s Literacy with Alicia Levi

Alicia Levi is the President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental. She has an impressive background in educational media with stints at Discover and PBS Education prior to assuming her current role at RIF in 2016.

Alicia joins host Mike Palmer to talk about the challenge of getting every child to read.