Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations

Join Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, director of Professional Learning, as she meets with industry professionals and explores today's early literacy landscape and beyond.

Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations is a education podcast hosted by Learning Without Tears, with 46 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.

Learning Without Tears hosts Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations, a education show with 46 episodes published.

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  S4E8. Sara Marye - Stellar Literacy for All: Practical Ideas to Reach Every Reader and Writer

  Jul 9, 202530 minS0

  In this episode of Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations, Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift welcomes Sarah Marye of the Stellar Teacher Company to explore how educators can balance phonics and comprehension, support COVID-era learners, and build strong writing foundations. They discuss practical routines, sentence-level instruction, and integrating literacy across subjects. It’s real talk for teachers navigating today’s busy classrooms.

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  S4E7. Joan Sedita - From Play-Doh to Paragraphs: Strategies for Writing in K–6

  Jun 24, 202519 minS0

  In part two of their conversation, Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift and Joan Sedita dive deeper into the Writing Rope framework, offering practical strategies for K–6 writing instruction. From Play-Doh activities to sentence work and paragraph structure, this episode explores how to build confident writers across all stages.

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  S4E6. Joan Sedita - Utilizing the Writing Rope on the Journey to Proficiency

  Jun 17, 202520 minS0

  Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift interviews Joan Sedita about her Writing Rope framework, emphasizing explicit writing instruction, integrating reading and writing, and supporting students with practical strategies to build confident, proficient writers across diverse learning needs.

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  S4E5. Malia Hollowell - Three Wishes for Brain-Friendly Strategies

  May 13, 202531 minS0

  In this energizing episode, Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift chats with literacy expert Malia Hollowell about turning the science of reading into daily classroom practice. From phonics to Play-Doh, Malia shares brain-friendly strategies, practical tools, and ways to engage every reader. Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up, this episode offers smart, actionable insights to help every student thrive.

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  S4E4. Amy Siracusano - Active Volcanoes & Active Writers: Avoiding Cognitive Eruptions

  Apr 22, 202529 minS0

  Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift and Amy Siracuscano examine the simple view of reading and the not so simple view of writing. The conversation highlights the differences between the Simple View of Reading and the Not So Simple View of Writing. Amy shares practical strategies for teaching writing and the need for data-driven decision-making in literacy instruction. She also underscores the significance of fine motor skills and cursive writing in developing strong literacy foundations. The interview provides valuable insights and actionable advice for educators to enhance their writing instruction and support student success.

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