As a principal with seven years of experience in a high-needs elementary school, I have spent countless hours trying to sift through the noise when it comes to reading instruction. The pressure to raise reading scores is real. I’ve attended countless PD sessions, subscribed to journals, and spoken with curriculum reps and other administrators and teachers, yet I often walked away feeling more frustrated than confident. Aside from being a really fun and oftentimes funny listen while I’m driving or running, what sets The Literacy View apart is its honesty and focus on what actually works in classrooms. The hosts, Faith and Judy, are really credible because they are working educators with decades of real-life experience in reading instruction, who don’t always agree, but always stay razor-focused on current research and trends. They share knowledge, challenge assumptions (even by highly regarded “experts” who are frequent guests), and really help educators make sense of reading science and practice. It just feels like they care deeply about what is right, and I appreciate how they make complex “science” more relatable to the point where I am trying to bring them in as consultants. I highly recommend The Literacy View podcast.

Well-spoken and knowledgeable hosts who provide valuable perspectives on key literacy issues. A must-listen for both parents and educators.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Smart. Sassy. Science-Based. A Literacy Game-Changer! If you’re in education and not listening to The Literacy View, what are you even doing? This podcast is everything, sharp, funny, fearless, and packed with real talk about what actually works in literacy instruction. The hosts bring the perfect mix of brainy and bold, breaking down complex topics with clarity, wit, and just the right amount of sass. The best part is that they still work in the trenches! They’re not afraid to challenge the status quo or question the trends, and that’s exactly what makes this podcast stand out. Every episode leaves me feeling inspired, informed, and ready to raise my literacy game. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or curriculum nerd (guilty!), The Literacy View is your new must-listen. Buckle up—it’s the literacy PD you actually want to tune into.

I enjoy this podcast because Faith and Judy are real in their talks. There is so much missing in what we know about reading/writing instruction and the discussions on this podcast are genuine.

I’m always excited by the conversations and researchers Faith and Judy bring on! They make it very accessible.

Real conversations from real people who want to create real change!

Having a child with dyslexia can be frustrating because all I want is for my child to be confident in life, and her past anxiety about her condition took away much of her confidence when it came to school. I have been listening to the Literacy View for over a year now. Faith and Judy are so knowledgeable on dyslexia, which enables them to have amazingly productive conversations with their various expert guests. These talks (including articles mentioned)are transferable to parents to help their children with dyslexia. My daughter’s reading and writing has improved dramatically and with this, so has her confidence level, as well as her overall enjoyment of her school experience. Thank you Faith and Judy!

I remember when the Literacy View began as a guilty pleasure of watching three educators banter—and bicker—over reading instruction. The pleasure over the banter remains, but the addition of knowledgeable guests discussing topical issues and research removes the guilt and makes for must listening.

Faith and Judy are the real deal, and they have the most incredible guests. I have not heard a single episode (and I’ve listened to many!) that I didn’t find interesting, valuable, and based in evidence AND reality. If you work in or with NYC schools, this is a must listen podcast!!!

The Literacy View is a powerhouse podcast! It is simply and always an honest conversation that respects everyone in this business of helping kids become readers. It’s a safe place to have a conversation when there are different views involved. This makes this a unique space to listen, learn and grow. I can only dream that every education facility would follow the same philosophy. It would make educating children easier and much more productive.

Thank you for a purposeful and practical view of this literacy laboratory.

I loved listening to Episode 75 with Anna Geiger. I took notes on it - loved hearing the variety of perspectives and an overview/quick summary of what’s in and what’s out with ELA practices! Thank you!

This is a podcast that I have shared and recommend! Faith and Judy do a great job! These ladies care about kids and educators! They are both in the field. They will share about past practices they have used that they no longer implement. Can’t many of us relate to that? They have a variety of guests and bring researchers on the podcast too! There are lots of literacy podcasts out there. This has become a favorite! Please keep the episodes coming, girls!

I was offended by your attorney guest’s dismissive view of Mississippi’s hard work to improve: “They couldn’t get any lower.” That guest also said that NY should have been on top re: NAEP (paraphrase), but didn’t give a reason. Is that an elitist view? Also, in the (former) home of TCRWP, they would expect high performance?

Interesting that when talking about mandated SOR-stickered curricula, which are not always great, the hosts underscore that “a program is just a tool, teacher knowledge is key.” They never acknowledge this same truth when talking about Units of Study. In that case, for these hosts, curriculum is the root of all evils. Faith and Judy are unbelievably wishy-washy, especially if you’ve listened to 10 or so episodes. Although their opinions seem to change quickly, which is very frustrating as a listener, it’s only when something fits their own opinion that it’s “right.”

As an educator, I am very interested in current research and learning all that I can about what other teachers are doing in their classrooms. I feel like I won the lottery when I discovered Faith and Judy’s podcast. I love hearing their perspectives and the guests they have invited to join them is like a Who’s Who of educational authorities and trailblazers . This podcast is for you if you care about what is happening in classrooms today! Teachers, administrators, school board members, and parents will learn and discover what is really happening in schools today. Bravo Judy and Faith! Thank you for your wisdom and wit! It is very appreciated!

This show is so informative and thought provoking. It brings on viewers with multiple points of view. Every discussion ties conversations back to the research and evidence. The ladies are unfiltered and uncensored. What you see if what you get. Both hosts are still very active in the educational world and are practitioners that work with teachers and kids. When you are looking for breaking news in education this is where you want to go!

Faith and Judy bring their experiences, knowledge, and passion in literacy to this podcast. Despite literacy’s complexities, their podcast looks to find clarity through honest conversation. No agendas, no conflicts of interest, just a search for what’s best for our students. Faith and Judy continue to work in the trenches, serving both students and educators. Add in their incredible guest list, this becomes a must listen!

Two lovely engaging and intellectually stimulating an passionate educators that provide informative information and both care so deeply about our kids and the future of education . Highly recommend.

I really enjoy the topics covered and lively debate. Just wish that you had a sound engineer that could improve the quality. I can’t listen sometimes because I have to be in the right mindset to tolerate the tone and poor quality. Also, please give your guests more opportunity to speak! I feel their frustration. Maybe save some of your discussion for after the guest or something please!

This podcast has been my go-to for literacy lately. They are hitting on all cylinders, catching the up-to-the-minute advances in the science of reading; but also opening up to voices from across the spectrum. There’s no company backing or producing this, just two professionals calling it like they see it. And the results are so fun. But don’t let the fun & irreverence fool you: the deepest issues of teaching reading will get a full airing here.

Faith and Judy have some amazing guests on their show. I only wish they would let them speak more. They speak more than their guests and often interrupt them to chime in with their own experience. I listen to the podcast to hear these amazing experts and wish I could hear more from them and less from Faith and Judy about their personal experiences.

Faith and Judy have been on fire lately! They’ve recently had a series of “breaking news” episodes, inviting guests to talk about the hottest topics that have literacy nerds talking on social media. These help all of us in the field to better understand current issues. I admire Faith’s ability to steer the conversation and Judy’s vulnerability about what it’s like to practice in the field at this given moment.

There’s no one I’d trust more about literacy than Faith. I send her books to parents of young kids so they know how to spot reading difficulties and her podcast lets me keep up on the latest conversations on Literacy without the quagmire of social media. Absolutely recommend to parents, teachers, administrators, elected officials, and anyone who cares about literacy.

I have so many comments but let me focus on one- and to piggyback on your comments about needing all the pieces in the literacy block- when we wonder why a school with Fundations has kids that still can’t read because they have leveled literacy, my mind goes to- if they had Fundations, why COULDNT they decode the leveled readers ??? Shouldn’t they be able to if they are such phonics stars? Shouldn’t this magic bullet be solving the problem?? Phonics is about application, why can’t they? Haven’t we also had phonics instruction in schools decades ago and it didn’t work then, why is it thought that’s the magic bullet? I believe we have a problem and need to examine our practices and make shifts for sure, but when we say half of the country can’t read at above sixth grade level? I want to see this data- I know marginalized populations suffer the most. We need to dig deeper on that. The birth to age five piece is crucial.