Science of Reading: The Podcast
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About the Show
Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.
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Regularly hosts outside guests
20 of recent episodes transcribed
188 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
Adolescent Literacy, Episode 1: Foundational skills for adolescent learners, with Doug Fisher, Ph.D.
In this first episode of our special four-part Science of Reading: The Podcast Adolescent Literacy miniseries, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., speaks with Doug Fisher, Ph.D., a celebrated professor, author,…
Science of Reading Essentials: The Science of learning
On this Science of Reading Essentials episode we're diving into the science of learning to explore how memory, cognitive load, and knowledge building can transform your literacy instruction. Host…
Spring Special '26: Systematizing literacy, with Reid Lyon, Ph.D.
On this week’s episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., is joined by one of the most influential people in American education, Reid Lyon, Ph.D., to explore what it takes to…
Spring Special '26: Assessment as your best friend, with Kate Winn and Stephanie Stollar, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., is joined by Kate Winn and Stephanie Stollar, Ph.D, coauthors of Reading Assessment Done Right, who explain how to use…
Spring Special '26: Fighting for people with dyslexia, with Teresa May, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan is joined by executive director of the Margaret Byrd Rawson Institute, Teresa May, Ph.D. Teresa shares her powerful story, from being a…
S10E14 S10 E14: Your comprehension questions answered, with Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, returning guest, Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D., joins Susan Lambert to close out the season by answering thoughtful and thought-provoking comprehension…
S10E13 S10 E13: Building blocks for deep comprehension, with Susan Lambert
Host Susan Lambert hits the home stretch of her comprehension-focused season of Science of Reading: The Podcast with a reflective episode based on her presentation at this year's Plain Talk About…
S10E12 S10 E12: Filling the gaps with inferences, with Kristen McMaster, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Kristen McMaster, Ph.D., Guy Bond Chair in Reading and professor of special education in the Department of Educational…
S10E11 S10 E11: Learning to read vs. reading to learn, with Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D., distinguished professor emeritus from the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins Susan Lambert to distinguish between…
Special episode: Cultivating critical thinkers in your classroom, starring Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.
We're excited to share a special episode from our friends at our sister podcast, Beyond My Years.Host Ana Torres is joined by nationally recognized educational consultant and thought leader, Mitchell…
S10E10 S10 E10: How language skills shape reading success, with Charles Hulme, D.Phil., and MaryKate DeSantis
Susan Lambert is joined by emeritus professor of psychology and education and the University of Oxford, Charles Hulme, D.Phil., and founder of Left Side Strong LLC, MaryKate DeSantis. They dive into…
S10E9 S10 E9: From research to reality: Breaking down comprehension barriers, with Phil Capin, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Phil Capin, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. They explore why…
S10E8 S10 E8: Beyond decoding: The power of syntax, with Nancy Chapel Eberhardt
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by educational consultant Nancy Chapel Eberhardt, who explains why focusing on syntax at the sentence level is just as…
S10E7 S10 E7: Syntax and comprehension, with Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by research scientist and professor Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D., who explains why syntax instruction may be the missing piece in…
S10E6 S10 E6: Understanding assessment, with Melissa Farrall, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Affiliated Scholar at the Stern Center for Language and Learning, Melissa Farrall, Ph.D., to discuss understanding…
S10E5 S10 E5: Reimagining comprehension assessment, with Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by University of Oregon College of Education Professor and Ann Swindells Chair in Education Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D., to…
S10E4 S10 E4: The science of memory and misinformation, with David Rapp, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Northwestern University Professor of Education, Social Policy, and Psychology David Rapp. David’s research focuses on…
S10E3 S10 E3: Finding fluency at the heart of comprehension, with Doug Lemov
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Doug Lemov, former teacher and school principal, to discuss how teachers can identify when disfluency is actually the…
Science of Reading Essentials: Dyslexia
In this special dyslexia-focused Essentials episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert pulls from past episodes to summarize everything you need to know about dyslexia, from experts…
S10E2 S10 E2: Orthographic mapping is a cognitive process, with Katie Pace Miles, Ph.D.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Katie Pace Miles, Ph.D., founder of The Reading Institute and director of the Advanced Certificates in Reading Science,…
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