
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 | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationEducation for KidsKids & Family | |||

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.
Recently, a number of reports have revealed that Americans (and Brits and Australians) aren't reading for pleasure as much as they used to. This has led some to conclude that we are in big trouble. Is that the case? What does the decline in reading m... more
We talk a lot about what to teach in reading, but not so much about how much reading we should teach. This episode aims at making sense of the amounts of time needed to teach reading as effectively as our society requires.
This podcast explores how reading fluency is best improved in the upper grades -- explaining when instruction should shift to Tier 2 settings and the methods and texts best used for teaching.
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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, research-informed exploration of literacy instruction, policies, and classroom strategies. Episodes foreground evidence-based approaches to reading—from decoding and fluency to comprehension, writing connections, and the science of reading—while critiquing popular myths and policy claims. Hosts emphasize actionable guidance for teachers, schools, and administrators, with concrete classroom examples, schedules, and resource references. The show often centers on balancing explicit instruction with text-driven learning and regularly discusses how to evaluate research for real-world impact, making it especially useful for educators, coaches, and policy-minded listeners who want tangible takeaways and credible frameworks.
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Shanahan on Literacy launched 3 years ago and published 100 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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