Joe Finch is a 5th grade teacher in Kelseyville, California. Joe is committed to the teaching profession and truly desires to improve his craft. In this episode he describes how he discovered the science of learning in his search to improve and how he developed his own professional development program.
X: Joe Finch, M.S. Ed. (@mrjfinch) / X
Substack: Joe Finch | Substack
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In this episode Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath and I discuss his new book; Digital Delusion and the intersection of what science knows about how we learn and the impacts of technology on that learning.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared.cooney.horvath/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jaredcooney
Website: https://www.lmeglobal.net
Book: The Digital Delusion
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Karen Vaites is well-known as a literacy advocate. In this episode we discuss the Southern Surge, the Mississippi Miracle, and the Louisiana and Tennessee increases (sorry no alliterative descriptors) in literacy scores.
Episode Links:
X: Karen Vaites (@karenvaites) / X
Curriculum Insight Project | Substack
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Two teachers, one middle school and one elementary, share how they have made writing instruction a priority. Josie Wozniak and Kimberly Voge are avid users and proponents of EduProtocols to support their writing instruction. In this episode they share how students are able to write more. But more importantly, how the students take more responsibility for improving their writing.
Twitter: @ms_woz @kvoge71
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-voge-662b905b/
Facebook: (5) Facebook
(5) EduProtocols Community | Facebook
Instagram: @jwoz_teaches @hermajestyvoge
Bluesky: @jwoz-teaches.bsky.social
Tik Tok: @jwoz_teaches @techsassy
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The process of deciding which High Quality Instructional Materials to adopt is not as straight forward as it might seem. There are good options, and there are good teachers with varying opinions.
Kelly Harkins, Supervisor of Elementary English Language Arts, describes her district’s two different processes for selecting two different ELA curricula.
Facebook: The Reading League Delaware
Website: the reading league Delaware
Reading League Delaware Memberships 2025
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In this episode with Doug Lemov we discuss how teachers can support reading fluency and literacy beyond the early grades. Doug also describes his work with professional sports teams helping the coaches be more effective teachers. And much, much more!
Books:
The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading
X: Doug Lemov (@doug_lemov) / X
LinkedIn: Doug Lemov | LinkedIn
Website: http://teachlikeachampion.org
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Enjoy another installment of Thinking Out Loud with Zach Groshell. In this episode, Dr. Groshell and I discuss how to begin when providing support to teachers. Both Zach and Gene currently work in schools supporting teachers in their quest to be their best for students.
Dr. Zach Groshell is the host of the popular podcast Progressively Incorrect and the author of:
Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching
Dr. Gene Tavernetti is the author of:
Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles
Teach Fast: Focused Adaptable Structured Teaching
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In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Linda Rhyne, award-winning educator and owner of Rhyne Consulting. They discuss the changing landscape of literacy education, instructional coaching, and practical strategies for supporting teachers. Linda shares her vast experience in teaching, literacy coaching, and district-level instructional support, providing actionable insights for educators and coaches.
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Science of Reading
01:40 Role and Experience as a Literacy Coach
04:32 Transition to Instructional Coaching
06:39 Responding to Change in Literacy Practices
20:45 Transparency and Trust in Coaching
30:26 Challenges and Strategies in Coaching
Get in touch with Linda:
Website: lindarhyneconsulting.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting
Facebook: facebook.com/lindarhyneconsulting
Lindedin: linkedin.com/linda-rhyne-91704b93/
You Tube: youtube.com/@lindarhyne8246
Faith Howard knew something had to change. As a Literacy Specialist, in her school district she wasn’t making the impact she knew was possible. With the support of her administration, Faith reimagined her role and launched a “Literacy Lab” — a space designed to emphasize the SOR principles in targeted literacy intervention and instruction. In this episode, Faith shares how the Literacy Lab came to life and offers practical strategies teachers can use to strengthen Tier 1 instruction in their own classrooms.
Facebook: Literacy Lab with Faith
Substack: Faith Howard | Substack
YouTube Channel: Science of Reading Classroom
Email: literacylabwithfaith@gmail.com
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Al Borges has coached football at the highest levels of the college game. In this episode, he talks about how great coaching is really just great teaching. You’ll hear familiar ideas—like managing cognitive load, respecting the learning hierarchy, and using retrieval practice to make learning stick. Al even shares how he adjusted his teaching for players with different skill levels.
X: (1) Al_Borges_Burner (@freddyteee83) / X
Books:
Deny of the Tiger The story behind the undefeated SEC Champion Auburn Tigers, who were denied the opportunity to play for the BCS National Championship.
Coaching the West Coast Quarterback
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After recently retiring from Frederick County Public Schools, where she played a key role in advancing evidence-based instruction, Meg Lee has joined forces with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Jim Heal, to launch Learning Science Partners. Their organization is dedicated to supporting school districts committed to implementing evidence-informed practices that enhance teaching and learning.
In this episode Meg shares organizational insights into making it all happen.
Episode Links:
X: Meg Lee (@megvertebrae) / X
LinkedIn: (1) Meg Lee | LinkedIn
Website: LSP
Edutopia: Solidifying Core Concepts With Examples and Non-Examples | Edutopia
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Kent Wetzel and I dive into some of the nitty-gritty of implementing the Science of Learning in a large school district.
The district made deliberate choices to avoid the pitfalls that had undermined past initiatives. Thanks to proactive steps taken earlier, it was also able to leverage state legislation to strengthen and sustain its efforts to embed evidence-based practices.
Twitter: (2) Kent Wetzel (@kentwetzelfcps) / X
LinkedIn: Kent Wetzel | LinkedIn
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Vida John is a math coach who helps students prepare for math competitions. I was excited to chat with Vida because the entire world of math competitions is new to me.
Vida discusses how math competitions can benefit all students regardless of grade level.
Contact and follow Vida at:
LinkedIn: @VidaJohn
YouTube: Math Problem Solving Skills
Website: Vida John Tutoring
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Dr. Sarah Oberle discusses her research on the wider implementation of the Science of Learning and its influence on her classroom and teaching methods.
Links:
X: @S_Oberle
BlueSky: Sarah.Oblerle@bluesky.social
LinkedIn: Sarah Oberle, Ed.D.
In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Zach and I dive into what he’s learned during his first full year of consulting.
Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, instructional coach, or independent consultant, Zach’s reflections — and the successes he’s experienced — offer a thought-provoking framework for building stronger collaboration and driving better student outcomes at your schools.
Links:
Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching
Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles
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Over the course of his 38-year career as a high school social studies teacher, Ed Cabrera has led passionate student discussions through 10 presidential elections, impeachments, 9/11, controversial wars, presidential assassination attempts, all while maintaining political neutrality.
In this episode Ed discusses his guidelines for leading passionate classroom discussions on controversial topics.
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Dr. Sachdeva and I have a wide-ranging conversation about the Science of Learning and how that information might be disseminated to all educators more quickly.
Links:
Substack: The Science of Learning | Jim Hewitt | Substack
X: Nidhi Sachdeva, PhD (@nsachdeva2019) on X
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sachdeva-toronto/
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Dr. David Griffith is the Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B Fordham Institute. In this episode we discuss the results of a recent study he conducted and reported on about “Equitable” Grading Through the Eyes of the Teacher.”
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In this episode, Gene Tavernetti talks with Dr. Jana Lee, an expert in data-driven educational practices and inclusive teaching. The discussion delves into effective data utilization, the importance of microdata, and best practices for both general and special education. Learn how to enhance professional learning communities (PLCs) and the significance of responsive teaching.
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In this episode Dr. Olivia Mullins describes the work she and her non-profit, Science Delivered, is doing to deliver science lessons to early elementary students. She discusses the challenges of delivering high quality science instruction when time for science instruction is scarce.
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