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/
How to Go from Good to Great Literacy Leaders: Big Sky Summit 2025 Key Takeaways
Send us a text The One About… How Do We Go from Good to Great Literacy Leaders? (138) What makes the Big Sky Literacy Summit unlike any other literacy conference? Instead of the usual whirlwind of rushed sessions and surface-level takeaways, Big Sky offers: Deeper learning experiences designed for reflection and real growthIntimate connections with thought leaders and fellow educatorsPractical, actionable insights that go beyond theoryA re-energizing atmosphere that restores your ...
Aug 19
1 hr 12 min
Big Sky Literacy Summit 2025: Grand Finale on Comprehension, Literacy Instruction, and Language Development with Trina & Doug-137
Send us a text In this grand finale session from the Big Sky Literacy Summit 2025, Trina and Doug share powerful insights into comprehension, literacy instruction, and language development for all learners. We also explore Story Champs, a family of instructional and intervention tools designed to build narrative language skills across ages and support needs. The commercially available Story Champs Multitiered Intervention Program is widely used, with extensions for children who need hig...
Aug 14
1 hr 16 min
🎙Big Sky Literacy Summit – Dr. Antonio Fierro: Bridging Research, Practice & Multilingual Learners -136
Send us a text 🎙 Big Sky Literacy Summit – Dr. Antonio Fierro: Bridging Research, Practice & Multilingual Learners -136 In this live Big Sky Literacy Summit conversation, Dr. Antonio Fierro brings his unique perspective as a bilingual educator, literacy researcher, and advocate for multilingual learners. We dive into: Big Takeaways: Why bridging research to practice is more urgent than ever — and how to make it real in diverse classrooms.Multilingual Learners: Insights on what works, ...
Aug 13
53 min
Big Sky Literacy Summit Day 3- Ann Kaiser- Building early relationships and language: The potential for positive impacts on school outcomes!
Send us a text Ann P. Kaiser, Ph.D. and Taydi Owens Ray, CCC-SLP, Eon-Joo Jang, M.Ed., BCBA Episode 134 Topic: Building early relationships and language: The potential for positive impacts on school outcomes! https://www.youtube.com/live/7F5brySSi60?si=zB40aNWGvMcb0lpl #EarlyLanguageDevelopment #LanguageIsEverything #OralLanguage #MultilingualLearners #ParentEngagement #LanguageAcquisition #EarlyIntervention #LanguageDevelopmentMatters #language #theliteracyview Sum...
Aug 9
47 min
Big Sky Literacy Summit, Day 2: Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik – From Neuroscience to Scalable Human & AI Tutoring-133
Send us a text Big Sky Literacy Summit, Day 2: Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik – From Neuroscience to Scalable Human & AI Tutoring How can brain research lead to literacy solutions that truly scale? Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik shares how neuroscience is guiding early screening, effective interventions, and the design of assistive technology that supports both teachers and students. From lab research to classroom reality, this conversation is all about turning evidence into impact at scale. 📺 ...
Aug 8
58 min
Big Sky Literacy Summit Day 2: Tiffany Hogan on Developmental Language Disorder
Send us a text Live from Big Sky Literacy Summit Day 2 Episode 133 🎙 Interview with Dr. Tiffany Hogan Live from the Big Sky Literacy Summit — we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Hogan, speech-language pathologist and leading voice on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We dig into what DLD is, why it often flies under the radar, and how educators, parents, and SLPs can better support students with language-based learning needs. Expect practical strategies, eye-opening insights, and real talk on...
Aug 8
46 min
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
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