The Literacy View
The Literacy View
Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner
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The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the “Spice Girls of Literacy,” Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and informative experience for listeners. Never shying away from controversial topics and guests, and frequently disagreeing with each other, the hosts break down complex research into easy-to-understand takeaways and provide actionable solutions that teachers and parents can use in their classrooms and at home. And, they are never afraid to good-naturedly call BS or cheer on  their guests or each other when a point or item of discussion excites them. In fact, they have “BS” and “cheer” buttons at the ready for that very purpose!  With their engaging format and wealth of knowledge, Faith and Judy are sure to help you take your teaching to the next level!  It is no wonder that so many of their guests and listeners consider the Literacy View their favorite, can’t-miss podcast in the literacy space. Have fun and learn at the same time! * You can find more information about The Literacy View on their website: https://theliteracyview.com/
Big Sky Summit Day 1-Syntax Is Everything with Julie Van Dyke, Nancy
Send us a text Episode 132 The Literacy View LIVE from The Big Sky Literacy Summit Episode Title: Syntax Is Everything with Julie Van Dyke, Nancy Eberhardt, and Carla Stanford 📍 Big Sky Literacy Summit 2025 📺 Watch on YouTube 💥 The Big Thought Big Thoughts: How is syntax related to grammar? Why has the understanding of syntax not moved to widespread adoption? If we understand and teach syntax, what could that do for comprehension and writing Resources:http://cascaderea...
Aug 7
1 hr 6 min
Executive Functions and Writing with Dr. Leslie Laud (131)
Send us a text Please include your name in the text! Dr. Leslie Dr. Laud brings decades of experience as a researcher, educator, and consultant focused on improving writing outcomes, especially for students who struggle. We dive into: What executive skills are and why they matter in writingHow ThinkSRSD helps students regulate their emotions and thinking while writingHow educators can shift from “assigning writing” to teaching writingTools to build independence Dr. Leslie Laud is a natio...
Aug 1
1 hr 15 min
Listen Again-What Should PA Instruction Look Like? Tiffany Peltier, and Marianne Rice PhD
Send us a text The One About… What Should PA Instruction Look Like? Tiffany Peltier, and Marianne Rice PhD Quote: “The case for using letters in PA instruction is stacking up higher & higher… New research out today: An upside-down U curve found for oral PA instruction (diminishing returns after less than 10hrs) but the OPPOSITE—increasingly MORE returns after 16 hrs—for PA w/LETTERS ��” Tiffany Peltier, PhD Tiffany Peltier bio: Tiffany Peltier is a Research Scientist in the Collaborat...
Jul 18
1 hr 1 min
{Listen Again}~ Steve Dykstra’s Interpretation of Mark Seidenberg’s Slide Deck (52)
Send us a text The One About… Steve Dykstra’s Interpretation of Mark Seidenberg’s Slide Deck “Identifying what was wrong was much easier than figuring out what to do instead.” – Mark Seidenberg How are teachers supposed to figure out what to do? The Literacy View asked Dr. Steve Dykstra to help us unpack Mark Seidenberg’s Yale presentation slides. Mark Seidenberg’s Slide Deck from a presentation given at Yale: “Where Does the Science of Reading Go From Here?” https://seidenbergreading.net/wp-...
Jul 16
1 hr 16 min
{Listen Again}-The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve Dykstra-(41)
Send us a text Listen Again-The One About… The Reading Recovery Lawsuit with Steve Dykstra The Reading Recovery Council of North America filed a lawsuit against Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Dr. Steve Dykstra joins us to discuss this breaking news! We also asked Steve to respond to Bruce Howlett’s revised blog that originally appeared on the Learning by Design website. Howlett and Jan Wasowicz have joined forces to ignite a “Reading Shift” that pulls the best practices from both Balanced ...
Jul 15
1 hr 31 min
{Listen Again}-Nell Duke: What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading (46)
Send us a text Episode 46-💬 This episode originally aired on 11/11/2023-but it’s one of our most downloaded episodes—and still 100% relevant today. Enjoy this encore listen! The One About… Nell Duke: What We Truly Know About the Teaching of Reading What does research tell us about cueing; what does research tell us about phonics instruction; what does research instruction tell us about teaching areas other than phonics; what does research tell us about causes of reading difficulty; how do p...
Jul 14
1 hr 27 min
World Literacy Summit 2025: Oxford Recap (130)
Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Title:-130 World Literacy Summit 2025: Oxford Recap (130) 📌 Show Notes: Fresh off the plane from Oxford, Faith and Judy are breaking down the biggest takeaways from the 2025 World Literacy Summit—and putting a bow on an unforgettable school year. 🎓🌍🎙️ In this special season finale of The Literacy View, we’re talking: 🌐 What stood out at the World Literacy Summit (and what didn’t…)🎤 Behind-the-scenes moments from presenting and podcasting in Oxford🔥 The global s...
Jun 24
1 hr 12 min
The Literacy View Unplugged: In with The Reading League of Washington (129)
Send us a text 🎙️ Bonus Episode: A Lively Hour with Judy & Faith from The Literacy View 📅 Originally aired: May 14, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM PT 🎧 Hosted by: TRL-WA (The Reading League Washington) 📚 In this energetic and thought-provoking BONUS episode, Judy Boksner and Faith Borkowsky from The Literacy View join forces with The Reading League Washington for a power-packed conversation on all things literacy. From classroom realities to decoding the Science of Reading landscape, nothing...
Jun 20
1 hr 14 min
The Decodable Debate: What No One’s Telling You-(128)
Send us a text The Decodable Debate: What No One’s Telling You-(128) 🎙️ The Literacy View 📺 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/abe1gkQVYHc?si=q20JfUk6WRYDjh3z Article Discussed:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/lit.12368 🚨 Real Talk: Decodables Are Everywhere—But Are We Using Them Right? Districts are buying them. Teachers are assigning them. Publishers are hyping them. But beneath the buzz, the real question is: Are decodables making a difference—or are we just following a script? In th...
Jun 17
1 hr 27 min
What’s Trending? AI and Dyslexia with Dr. Coral Hoh-Part 2-( 127)
Send us a text You asked, we listened!💥 Dr. Coral Hoh is Back‼️ 🚀 Want to explore Dysolve or bring this convo to your school or district? Contact us at faithandjudy@gmail.com — we’re ready when you are. 🧠 Want to understand what Dysolve is before Tuesday’s episode drops? Here are three must-read (and watch) links Dr. Coral Hoh recommends to help you explore how AI is transforming dyslexia intervention: 🔗 1. Psychology Today – “Educators Need to Know How AI Can Help Kids With Dyslexia” 📌 ...
Jun 10
36 min
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