Igniting the Science of Reading

This podcast supports Bismarck Public Schools educators as they apply the learning they have done around the Science of Reading, featuring teacher insights on implementing evidence-based core resources and strategies.

Igniting the Science of Reading is a education podcast hosted by Tina Pletan, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tina Pletan hosts Igniting the Science of Reading, a education show with 15 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #1

  Vocabulary Instruction with Melissa and Lori

  Nov 18, 202521 minS2

  <p> Tina sits down with 2nd-grade teacher Kristy Owens and Melissa and Lori from the popular Melissa and Lori Love Literacy podcast. Together, they dig into how BPS teachers can trust the process of vocabulary instruction in a knowledge-building curriculum like Wit & Wisdom—and share practical, high-impact tips for strengthening vocabulary instruction across classrooms. Melissa and Lori also share some helpful resources. </p>The Literacy 50 includes a full chapter on vocabulary. Plus ready-to-use tools such as the <b>Vocabulary Planner</b>, <b>Five-Step Routine</b>, and <b>Knowledge and Vocabulary Log</b>—perfect for teacher teams to study togetherVocabulary Listening GuideB...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Igniting the Science of Reading

  All About Explicit Instruction

  Apr 15, 202516 minS0

  <p>Tina visits with Centennial Elementary principal Jessica Nichols, teachers Stephanie Theim, Lacey Plfeger, Eliza Bullock and instructional coach Rhonda Goetz.  Centennial staff was able to attend the Explit Instruction training with Dr. Anita Archer in Fargo ND back in March.  The team shares what they learned, what they have implemented immediately, and what improvements they are seeing in student engagement and learning already.</p>

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Igniting the Science of Reading

  All About Explicit Instruction

  Apr 15, 202516 minS0

  <p>Tina visits with Centennial Elementary principal Jessica Nichols, teachers Stephanie Theim, Lacey Plfeger, Eliza Bullock and instructional coach Rhonda Goetz.  Centennial staff was able to attend the Explit Instruction training with Dr. Anita Archer in Fargo ND back in March.  The team shares what they learned, what they have implemented immediately, and what improvements they are seeing in student engagement and learning already.</p>

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Igniting the Science of Reading

  Schoolwide Systems Approach to Wit & Wisdom

  Mar 27, 202519 minS0

  <p>Tina meets with the Silver Ranch Elementary team to discuss their implementation of the Wit & Wisdom resource and the overall adoption of the ELA curriculum. Participating in the discussion are Principal Sarah Jordan, Instructional Coach Elsie Sheldon, 2nd Grade Teacher Kylie Scholand, 4th Grade Teacher Lacey Mettler, and Library Media Specialist Lynae Palczewski. They reflect on their instructional approach this year, the progress they’ve seen in students, and their plans for support as they prepare for year two. This is a true testament to teamwork! </p>

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Igniting the Science of Reading

  Wit & Wisdom and the Science of Reading

  Feb 12, 202521 minS0

  <p>Tina visits with Kari Schneider from Great Minds (Wit & Wisdom).  Kari discusses how the Language Comprehension strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope align with the Wit & Wisdom resource.  Kari has also shared additional resources from Great Minds on each Language Comprehension Strand. </p><p>Science of Reading:https://greatminds.org/english/blog/witwisdom/the-science-of-reading-and-high-quality-ela-materials?state=show-all</p><p>Background Knowledge: https://greatminds.org/english/blog/witwisdom/examining-scarboroughs-rope-background-knowledge?state=show-all</p><p>Vocabulary:https://greatminds.org/english/blog/witwisdom/examining-scarboroughs-rope-vocabulary?state=show-all</p><p>Language Structures:https://greatminds.org/english/blog/witwisdom/examining-scarboroughs-rope-language-structures?state=show-all</p><p>·Verbal Reasoning:https://greatminds.org...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Igniting the Science of Reading. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.