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The Literacy View

Judy Boksner
Dyslexia
Literacy Education
Literacy Instruction
Science Of Reading
Phonics
Reading Comprehension
Education
Literacy
Phonemic Awareness
Reading Instruction
Structured Literacy
Writing Instruction
Balanced Literacy
Teaching Strategies
Professional Development
Phonics Instruction
Transcription Skills
Science Of Learning
Teaching Methods
Background Knowledge

The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the “Spice Girls of Literacy,” Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and ... more

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Shawn Datchuk
Professor of special education researching literacy interventions and instructional practices
University of Iowa
Episode: Did Your District Just Waste Millions? The How With Shawn Datchuk.
Judy Box
Host and panelist, literacy educator
The Literacy View
Episode: Dyslexia Awareness-Live Panel-Film Screening “Let Us Read”
Alyssa Colon-Garcia
Executive Director of ELA, Literacy, and Early Childhood for Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers Public Schools
Episode: Dyslexia Awareness-Live Panel-Film Screening “Let Us Read”
Theresa Raniere
School-based literacy coach with extensive Orton-Gillingham and related training
New York City Public Schools
Episode: Dyslexia Awareness-Live Panel-Film Screening “Let Us Read”
Daniel Willingham
Professor of psychology, University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: Rediscovering Knowledge as the Key to Reading with Daniel Willingham: The Why
Sean Morrisey
Educator with background as a school psychologist and elementary teacher
Episode: Spelling “The How” and Practical Tips With Sean Morrisey
Wiley Blevins
Author and literacy expert, works in schools
Author/Educator
Episode: The Small Group Phonics Shift That Changes Everything with Wiley Blevins
Zaretta Hammond
Author of Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Brain; keynote speaker
Author, Educator
Episode: If Students Aren’t Doing the Thinking, They Aren’t Learning | Zaretta Hammond
Lynn Gaffney
Assistant Superintendent at Watertown City School District
Watertown City School District
Episode: Why Most School Initiatives Fail and What Actually Works-Live from researchED

Hosts

Faith Borkowski
Host of The Literacy View; experienced in literacy instruction; active educator.
Judy Boxner
Co-host with strong classroom literacy background; engages in debates with guests.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Love it

    I’ve learned so much from this podcast! Hosts are fun and feisty - not afraid to have honest conversions with guests, sometimes pushing back and always asking great questions. They dig deep and want the research!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AElin19
    United States4 months ago
  • Parent fan

    These ladies, through their podcast, help me learn and advocate for my son. Because of their hard work, passion and honesty, they bring research (often directly from the researchers mouths), teachers, and parents together, to have real talk, and help everyone improve supporting all students.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parent of struggling student
    United States7 months ago
  • The Details Matter

    Do the hosts land on the side of research? Most often, yes. Thank goodness. However, their “Devil’s Advocacy” is often worrisome, as it sends mixed messages to teachers who have not had coaching on structured literacy. I also question the hosts’ dedication to knowing their guests’ and understanding their guests’ perspectives prior to interviews. Is the goal to roast their guests? Not cool. The facilitation sounds unrehearsed and the production quality is poor, often echoed and tinny. Finally, an... more

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    1 Teacher 4 Hip-Hop
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful Principal

    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 ... more

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    Principal Dan
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Literacy View with Faith and Judy

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fitzs3
    United Statesa year ago

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Mixed production feedback exists, but the depth of literacy content remains a strong draw.
Listeners praise evidence-based discussions and practical takeaways.
The show is seen as a credible, no-nonsense source of current literacy research and classroom strategies.
Fans value hosts' real-world teaching experience and candid guest interactions.

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Did Your District Just Waste Millions? The How With Shawn Datchuk.
Q: Can you walk me through what an effective teacher should do before a lesson, during a lesson and after the lesson?
Before a lesson, teachers should check students' prerequisite skills, rehearse the key instructional language, and check that needed materials are ready. They should use student work and assessment data to judge learning and guide follow-up instruction.
Did Your District Just Waste Millions? The How With Shawn Datchuk.
Q: Should I stick with fidelity or should I take my pedagogical knowledge and move to integrity?
Datchuk recommends grounding decisions in student data and agreeing with administrators on measures and timelines for success. When a lesson introduces a new reading skill and lacks explicit instruction, he encourages teachers to use their pedagogical knowledge to model, guide practice, and provide independent practice.
New Curriculum, Same Scores: Did Your District Just Waste Millions?
Q: What could they do when they're saying, okay, I need to figure out whether or not my curriculum is working?
Datchuk recommends reviewing the school's assessment system and growth data, then comparing classroom-level outcomes and discussing with teachers what they use and what may be contributing to stronger results.
New Curriculum, Same Scores: Did Your District Just Waste Millions?
Q: So what's the solution? How do we start monitoring more effectively?
Datchuk says states and schools should track curriculum use, teacher feedback, instructional time, and student outcomes, then use those findings to improve or update materials lists.
Breaking Down Shanahan’s “Essential Fundamentals of Spelling Instruction” | Guest: Sean Morrisey
Q: Why is spelling considered an essential fundamental piece of literacy according to Shanahan's article?
Because spelling is deeply connected to orthography, meaning, and decoding; it supports reading fluency and writing accuracy, and when spelled well, it frees cognitive resources for higher-level language tasks.

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A practical, research-driven show focused on literacy instruction for educators and parents. Episodes frequently center on small-group phonics, the science of reading, and how to translate research into classroom practice, with a mix of guest experts, district leaders, and veteran teachers offering real-world strategies, data-informed decision making, and candid debates about what actually works in schools. The hosts blend humor, bold opinions, and a commitment to evidence, often challenging conventional approaches while providing concrete takeaways and tools for coaching, classroom planning, and family support. A standout aspect is the balance between deep research discussions and actionable guidance, plus the willingness to critique progr... more

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2. Judy Box
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5. Daniel Willingham
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7. Wiley Blevins
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