
Timothy Shanahan is a renowned expert on the teaching of literacy. This podcast addresses practical issues in teaching students to read and to read better.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationEducation for KidsKids & Family | |||

This podcast explores the role that morphology instruction should play in the teaching of reading -- both in terms of decoding and comprehension -- and provides practical, research-based recommendations for how that teaching should proceed.
These days any reading program that doesn't include decodables will have a lot of trouble doing business. Research isn't particularly supportive of the use of these simplified beginning reading text, but it seems reasonable to provide kids with pract... more
The Common Core emphasized the teaching of close reading. Many states have revised those standards. Should close reading still have a place in your classroom in reading comprehension instruction? This podcast explores what close reading is and why it... more
In the previous episode, the research on how much we are reading these days was reviewed. This episode explores the reasons for the decline in reading and what can be done to change its direction. The solution will surprise you.
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I’ve enjoyed your blog for many years! Thank you for this as well!
I am so happy that you have started this Podcast for your blogs. I track your blogs, but I have a hard time finding the time to read them. However, most every morning I listen to Podcasts on literacy so I am excited to add yours’ to it. Thank you
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A practical program led by a renowned literacy educator that explores how to teach reading more effectively in real classrooms. Episodes cover key topics such as fluency, decoding, reading comprehension, writing relationships, and the role of research in shaping instruction, with frequent references to classroom-friendly strategies, time allocation, and policy implications. The host tends to emphasize evidence-based practices, critical examination of popular claims, and actionable guidance for teachers, school leaders, and parents, often tying concepts to real-world classroom examples and resources for deeper reading. A standout throughline is connecting theoretical research to everyday teaching decisions, making it useful for educators see... more
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Shanahan on Literacy launched 3 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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