Ron Fairchild (Summer Learning)
Ron Fairchild, Executive Director of the National Summer Learning Association, discusses the components and benefits of quality summer programs. To vi...
Meet the Experts (Reading Rockets)
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Reading Rockets provides a wealth of information about reading with advice and resources from various educational experts. The Meet the Experts podcast series provides an opportunity to learn about educational topics directly from authorities in the field. Watch exclusive interviews with prominent professionals, like Drs. Maryanne Wolf and Louisa Moats. Topics include how to identify learning difficulties, develop reading skills early, and the importance of phonics. To view streaming clips and find more interviews and videos about educating children, visit the ReadingRockets.org "Podcasts and Videos" section. Check back frequently for new "Meet the Experts" podcasts!
Dr. Maryanne Wolf: Teachers
Teaching a child to read can be challenging. It is important for teachers and parents to be enthusiastic about books in order to get children excited ...
Dr. Louisa Moats: Teachers
Teachers have the difficult tasks of not only teaching a child how to read, but also determining how to help them if they are struggling. Dr. Louisa M...
Dr. Louisa Moats: Spelling
Did you know that making up words for kids can help them gain phonemic awareness? Dr. Louisa Moats, an expert in the area of improving literacy and el...
Dr. Phyllis Hunter
Teaching reading is a critical task for educators. Reading can be the gateway to new worlds for students and guide them on the path to success. Phylli...
G. Reid Lyon: The Reading Process
Reading is a constellation of complex processes, which can be tough to manage for a beginning reader. G. Reid Lyon identifies the processes involved i...
G. Reid Lyon: Reading Today
There are many factors that can contribute to reading success. Not only is proper reading instruction necessary at school, but what parents do at home...
Chris Gabrieli
Chris Gabrieli, co-chair of the National Center on Time & Learning, talks about how the new, longer school day supports achievement in core subjects l...
Guinevere Eden
Dr. Guinevere Eden uses MRI scans to map brain activity and study the biological signs of dyslexia. Dr. Eden hopes that this will soon make it possibl...