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SMARTER Literacy

by Ascend SMARTER Intervention
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Latest episodes

  • SMARTER Literacy Chat with Mikayla Storey

    August 31, 2026 · 34 min

    In this bonus episode, we sit down with Mikayla Storey-Link, a familiar face to the SMARTER community, to hear about her journey from psychology grad with almost no literacy background to nearly a decade of structured literacy instruction…

  • SMARTER Literacy Chat with Lindsey Buck

    August 17, 2026 · 39 min

    In today's literacy chat, we're flipping the script. You've spent the last several episodes hearing Lindsey interview educators from across the world, and now it's her turn to be in the hot seat. In this literacy chat, Corey sits down…

  • SMARTER Literacy Chat with Sarah Hornung

    August 3, 2026 · 47 min

    What does it actually look like to lead a district through one of the biggest instructional shifts in recent education history without losing your teachers in the process? In this literacy chat, we sit down with Sarah, Assistant…

  • SMARTER Literacy Chat with Heather Diebel

    July 20, 2026 · 48 min

    Heather Diebel knew she wanted to be a teacher at six years old. What she didn't know was how long it would take to find an approach to literacy instruction that actually felt right, or that the path would lead her away from the classroom…

  • SMARTER Literacy Chat with Rosemary Del Prado

    July 6, 2026 · 27 min

    What does literacy intervention look like when your students are spread across microschools, homeschool co-ops, and even another continent? In this literacy chat, we sit down with Rosemary, a licensed educator and educational therapist…

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  • SMARTER Literacy Chat with Vicki Brackett

    June 22, 2026 · 45 min

    What happens when a speech-language pathologist with hundreds of hours of literacy training still can't find a curriculum that pulls it all together? In this literacy chat, we sit down with Vicki, an SLP whose career has taken her from…

  • SMARTER Literacy Chat: Natalie Pryor

    June 8, 2026 · 34 min

    What does literacy intervention look like when you start from scratch, in a studio with mini trampolines, and a background in law? In this first literacy chat, Lindsey sits down with Natalie, co-founder of Hidden Key Literacy Specialists…

  • Introducing: Summer Literacy Chats

    June 1, 2026 · 2 min

    Something a little different is coming to the Smarter Literacy Podcast this summer. Over the next several weeks, we're stepping back from our regular format to share something we think you really enjoy right now: real conversations from…

  • Episode 30 - Why Developing Reading Fluency isn't Just about Reading Faster

    May 18, 2026 · 22 min

    Fluency is often reduced to words-per-minute scores, but strong readers do much more than read quickly. In this episode, we discuss what fluency actually means and why speed alone doesn’t lead to comprehension. We share simple strategies…

  • Episode 29 - How to Support Editing in Writing

    May 4, 2026 · 29 min

    Editing often gets treated like the quick final step in writing, but in reality, it’s where the real work begins. In this episode, we unpack why students rush through editing, what they actually need to become stronger writers, and how…

  • Episode 28 - Building Independent Writers with Long Form Writing Routines

    April 20, 2026 · 35 min

    In this episode, we explore why students often struggle with longer-form writing like paragraphs and essays, and how those struggles usually show up as either “stream of consciousness” writing or rigid, rubric-driven writing. We break…

  • Episode 27 - Building Independent Writers with Spelling & Sentence Routines

    April 6, 2026 · 26 min

    In this episode, we explore why teaching spelling patterns and grammar rules alone does not always translate into stronger student writing. We discuss how simple sentence routines can help students move from memorizing rules to actually…

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About the show

This is the SMARTER Literacy Podcast from Ascend SMARTER Intervention. Join us as we simplify evidence-based instruction and bring you the tools and strategies to help students of all ages succeed in reading and writing. In each episode, we’ll dive into proven, research-based strategies and break down complex concepts, share actionable tips, and explore the power of literacy for every learner. Whether you're just starting your literacy journey or looking for new tools to enhance your teaching, you’re in the right place. Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts.