About Glean Education Podcasts
Podcasts that enrich, inspire, and drive impact in student literacy.
Research to Practice Podcast
Glean’s Research to Practice Podcast features education experts talking about their latest research and asking them to translate their findings into classroom practice.
Ed Leaders in Literacy Podcast
Glean’s Education Leaders Podcast features educators and administrators working to close the literacy achievement gap and build equity in public schools.
Topics We Explore
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Dyslexia and Dysgraphia are learning disorders affecting language skills. We discuss Dyslexia's impact on reading, decoding words and comprehending text, the challenges dysgraphia poses on handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper, and the evidence-based approaches that help students with these challenges achieve literacy success.
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The Science of Reading (SoR) is a comprehensive, and ever-growing body of research on how people learn to read. Our discussions dive into the effective teaching methods informed by the SOR, that are crucial for all learners, emphasizing systematic phonics instruction, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Literacy acquisition is a complex journey that begins in early childhood and continues throughout life. We discuss the process for developing reading and writing skills that involve learning letter-sound relationships, decoding words, and building vocabulary that builds comprehension of text.
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When students develop a love for reading, they become lifelong learners. Teachers who foster this environment see improved student outcomes, increased motivation, and a more positive classroom atmosphere. Bringing greater joy and meaning to their work.
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Observation and assessment are paramount to understanding students' reading levels and identify specific skill gaps. Monitoring progress and analysis leads to more impactful instruction and interventions to support and scaffold learners toward grade-level texts and beyond.
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Targeted interventions, accommodations, and specialized instruction are essential for some and beneficial to all in developing foundational skills, comprehension, and written expression. We discuss these topics from a district-level down to day-to-day in the classroom.
Hosted by Jessica Hamman, Founder & CEO of Glean Education.
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