Episodes
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
The beginning of the Alabama Literacy Act -Interview with Collins & Baker
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
This episode features Representative Terri Collins of Decatur, sponsor of the Alabama Literacy Act, and co-sponsor Representative Alan Baker of Escambia County. They discuss what led to the creation and passage of the act, implications of the act, and the status of literacy in the state.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Why the Governor Cares About Reading: Interview with Nick Moore
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Learn about why the reading level of Alabamians is important to the success of Alabama.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
When Dyslexia Parents Rose Up - Interview with Dr. Denise Gibbs
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
This interview with Alabama Scottish Rite Foundation Learning Center, Dr. Denise Gibbs, discusses her work with Alabama schools and educators in helping dyslexic students. Nationally recognized for her expertise in dyslexia, Dr. Gibbs has worked with a variety of parent groups and has spearheaded grassroots efforts for dyslexia in the state.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Why we need Dyslexia Therapists: Interview with Julia Wall & Vikki Wolfe
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
This interview introduces listeners to Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT's) from Alabama, the history of CALT's in Alabama, what CALT's do for students, and how we can promote more people seeking this certification.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
The Preventative Model for Reading - Interview with Mrs. Sonya Yates
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
This episode interviews Mrs. Sonya Yates, President of the Alabama Dyslexia Advisory Council.
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Early Literacy: Interview with Dr. Barbara Cooper & Mrs. Liletta Jenkins
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
This episode features an interview with staff from the Alabama Department of Early Childhood and a discussion of how their work affects literacy in the state.
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Literacy as Social Justice - Interview with Dr. Joseph Roy
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Learn more about how Bethlehem Unified School District has used literacy as a tool to achieve Social Justice.
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
What if every Alabamian could read? Interview with Mr. Steve Hannum
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Interview with Steve Hannum
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
In this interview with Dr. Hannah Szatkowski and Dr. Lauren Brannan, professors of reading instruction at the University of South Alabama, they share how the training of pre-service teachers has changed with the Science of Reading and the benefits they are already seeing.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Aldine Literacy Leaders: Interview with Dr. Matt Warford and Mrs. Demedia Edwards
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Interview with Dr. Matt Warford & Mrs. Demedia Edwards from Aldine Independent School District discuss the literacy journey of their district and how it led to a conference open to people across the United States.