The Literacy View

The Literacy View

Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner

Episodes 173
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.3 (82)
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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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 informative experience for listeners. Never shying away from controversial topics and guests, and frequently disagreeing with each other, the hosts break down complex research into easy-to-understand takeaways and provide actionable solutions that teachers and parents can use in their classrooms and at home. And, they are never afraid to good-naturedly call BS or cheer on  their guests or each other when a point or item of discussion excites them. In fact, they have “BS” and “cheer” buttons at the ready for that very purpose!  With their engaging format and wealth of knowledge, Faith and Judy are sure to help you take your teaching to the next level!  It is no wonder that so many of their guests and listeners consider the Literacy View their favorite, can’t-miss podcast in the literacy space. Have fun and learn at the same time!
* You can find more information about The Literacy View on their website:
https://theliteracyview.com/

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If Students Aren’t Doing the Thinking, They Aren’t Learning | Zaretta Hammond

May 19, 2026 40m

Ep.169ValueThis episode will challenge the way you think about engagement, rigor, and student learning. Zaretta Hammond shares practical, research-backed insights on how to create classrooms where…

Why Most School Initiatives Fail and What Actually Works-Live from researchED

May 12, 2026 21m

Ep.168ValueIn this episode of The Literacy View, we have an amazing conversation with Assistant Superintendent Lynn Gaffney about why so many school initiatives fail and what actually leads to…

What Actually Works In Schools with Jim Heal | LIVE from ResearchED

May 05, 2026 45m

Ep.167-What Actually Works In SchoolsThe Literacy View live from researchED.VALUE: In this episode with Jim Heal, we call out the truth most schools avoid. We are not failing because teachers are not…

Tired of Useless PD? Why researchED Is Different!

Apr 29, 2026 48m

Join Us This Saturday Live In NYC!💜🚨 WE’RE GOING LIVE RESEARCHED NYC 2026 🚨No fluff. No boring PD. Just real conversations that actually matter.Join us live 👇🎤 Lynn Gaffney 9:00 AMMaking It Stick:…

Reid Lyon Episode:The Takeaways That Matter Most Without The BS

Apr 28, 2026 59m

Ep.165Send us Fan MailPartner With The Literacy [email protected] Sponsor-The Literacy View-Contact [email protected] the showDonate to support the…

NEVER BEFORE‼️ The Controversial Four!

Apr 21, 2026 1h 11m

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Mar 30, 2026 57m

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The Truth About Small Group Reading Instruction and Why Nell Duke Says It Should Be Used Wisely

Mar 24, 2026 1h 10m

Ep.162VALUE 🔥What if we have been thinking about small group instruction all wrong?In this episode, Nell Duke brings the real talk on what actually matters in literacy instruction right now. We dig…

Are screens helping kids learn…or creating new problems?

Mar 17, 2026 1h 8m

Ep.161🔥 ValueIf you are questioning whether screens are helping or hurting your students or your own kids, this episode gives you clarity. We break down what screens may be doing to attention,…

Teacher Talk and Language Development: What Do You Think the Evidence Shows?

Mar 10, 2026 1h 1m

Ep.160Does Teacher Talk Really Matter? What the Evidence Shows with Dr. Yan JiangIn this episode of The Literacy View, we sit down with Dr. Yan Jiang, Postdoctoral Scholar at the Stanford Center on…

The Hard Truths and Persistent Myths Every Educator Must Know About the Science of Reading Featuring the Lion of Literacy Dr. Reid Lyon

Mar 03, 2026 1h 13m

ValueIn this episode with Reid Lyon, we go straight to the source of the modern reading research movement. You hear firsthand what the research actually revealed about how children learn to read,…

The Literacy View Valentine’s Pop Up LIVE

Feb 17, 2026 56m

Ep.158Value:In this Valentine’s Pop-Up LIVE, we share the quotes that made us think, pause, and remember why this work matters. You’ll hear powerful moments from episodes across the year, honest…

Is Linguistic Phonics the New Gold Standard in Structured Literacy?

Feb 10, 2026 1h 14m

Ep.157ValueA clear explanation of Linguistic Phonics and how this approach teaches reading through the direct connection between spoken sounds and written spellings. You’ll see how focusing on a…

Phonics Was Supposed to Fix This. So Why Are So Many Kids Still Struggling? | Dominic Wyse

Feb 03, 2026 1h 17m

EP.156🌶️ Value:This episode breaks down the article everyone’s talking about and asks the hard question it raises: If synthetic phonics has been mandated for years, why haven’t outcomes for…

Overteaching or Overreacting? Mark Seidenberg Lights a Match."

Jan 27, 2026 1h 13m

Ep. 155We had a surprise guest: Mark Seidenberg!🙌🏻💜 Value & PromiseIn this episode, educators are invited into a research conversation that is still unfolding.You’ll hear Mark Seidenberg discuss…

Why Almost Everyone Is Wrong About Curriculum | Greg Ashman

Jan 20, 2026 1h 8m

Ep. 154ValueCuts through the curriculum noise by explaining why so many debates miss what actually drives reading comprehension. Clarifies how curriculum, instruction, strategies, and prior knowledge…

A No-BS Conversation Calling Out Sloppy Literacy Language

Jan 13, 2026 1h 9m

ValueSloppy literacy language is everywhere and it is costing teachers clarity, confidence, and credibility. When words lose their meaning, instruction suffers.PromiseThis Breaking News episode gets…

Structured Literacy vs. Balanced Literacy: What the Research Really Says (The Verdict You Can’t Miss)

Jan 06, 2026 1h

Episode: 152Structured Literacy vs. Balanced Literacy: What the Research Really Says (The Verdict You Can’t Miss)Research: https://share.google/Xz1J9wiFEjrOo8O8iNathaniel Hansford…

What If We’ve Been Teaching Spelling All Wrong? | Brennan Chandler & Jessica Toste

Dec 09, 2025 1h 11m

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How to Motivate Reluctant Readers: Mystery Solved!

Nov 25, 2025 45m

Episode 150PROMISE:This episode gives you easy, evidence-aligned ways to make reading exciting  even for kids who say they hate it.VALUE:You’ll learn how a simple gamified approach, Student…

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