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S10 E04: Decoding Misconceptions in Reading Education with Timothy Shanahan In this episode of The School Leadership Show, I interview acclaimed author and reading expert Timothy Shanahan. We delve into Timothy's new book, 'Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives' discussing the troubling stagnation in U.S. reading levels and how tradi
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In this episode of The School Leadership Show, I interview acclaimed author and reading expert Timothy Shanahan. We delve into Timothy's new book, 'Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives' discussing the troubling stagnation in U.S. reading levels and how traditional approaches to reading instruction have failed over the decades.
Timothy critiques the widespread but ineffective method of using leveled readers and advocates for teaching grade-level texts with appropriate support. The conversation covers historical and contemporary research, the evolution of instructional strategies, and practical advice for school administrators to help improve reading achievement across all grades.
Learn more and visit Tim's website https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Discussing the New Book: Leveled Reading Leveled Lives
04:28 Historical Context of Reading Instruction
10:22 Challenges with Current Reading Instruction Methods
21:43 Proposed Solutions and Future Directions
25:25 Addressing Reading Challenges in Young Learners
26:32 The Importance of Fluency and Comprehension
30:33 Background Knowledge and Its Role in Reading
35:55 Effective Reading Instruction Strategies
39:52 Reflecting on Changes in Reading Education
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Erscheinungsdatum: 26.2.2026, 11:30:00
