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The Literacy View

Hosted by Judy Boksner · education · EN-US

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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 an

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What is The Literacy View about?

The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction.

Who hosts The Literacy View?

The Literacy View is hosted by Judy Boksner. The show has published 181 episodes to date.

What has The Literacy View covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Did Your District Just Waste Millions? The How With Shawn Datchuk." (18 October 2026, 46 minutes), "New Curriculum, Same Scores: Did Your District Just Waste Millions?" (13 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "Dyslexia Awareness-Live Panel-Film Screening “Let Us Read”" (6 October 2026, 39 minutes).

How often does The Literacy View publish?

The Literacy View publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 181 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Literacy View?

Booking probability for The Literacy View is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Literacy View requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Literacy View's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Literacy View?

The strongest fits for The Literacy View are Educational Support Services. The Literacy View has an education audience.

About the host

Judy Boksner hosts The Literacy View, an education podcast with 181 episodes published.

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  • The Literacy View

    Did Your District Just Waste Millions? The How With Shawn Datchuk.

    Oct 18, 202646 min

    Send us Fan Mail Official Sponsor of this episode! Decodify is a supplemental, structured literacy toolkit that allows for reading practice in an engaging, purposeful, and educational format. It helps students unlock...

  • The Literacy View

    New Curriculum, Same Scores: Did Your District Just Waste Millions?

    Oct 13, 202645 min

    New Curriculum, Same Scores: Did Your District Just Waste Millions? with Dr. Shawn Datchuk | October 11, 2026 ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ue4vljZJNfw Districts are spending millions on shiny new reading...

  • Episode #175

    Dyslexia Awareness-Live Panel-Film Screening “Let Us Read”

    Oct 6, 202639 min

    Ep.175 Send us Fan Mail Official Sponsor of this episode! Decodify is a supplemental, structured literacy toolkit that allows for reading practice in an engaging, purposeful, and educational format. It helps students...

  • The Literacy View

    The HOW: Building Knowledge That Makes Readers Stronger | Daniel Willingham

    Sep 29, 202637 min

    Ep.174 The How: Building Knowledge That Makes Readers Stronger (with Daniel Willingham) Hey, no BS besties. Decoding gets kids in the door, but it doesn't carry them through a text. Comprehension depends on what readers...

  • Episode #172

    Spelling “The How” |Sean Morrisey

    Sep 15, 202646 min

    Send us Fan Mail Decodify is a supplemental, structured literacy toolkit that allows for reading practice in an engaging, purposeful, and educational format. It helps students unlock the code and own the word. For an...

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  • Episode #171

    Breaking Down Shanahan’s “Essential Fundamentals of Spelling Instruction” | Guest: Sean Morrisey

    Sep 8, 202644 min

    Ep.171 Hey No BS Besties! Let’s talk about spelling. In this episode, Sean Morrisey and I break down Timothy Shanahan’s Essential Fundamentals of Spelling Instruction and, more importantly, talk about the WHY behind...

  • Episode #170

    The Small Group Phonics Shift That Changes Everything with Wiley Blevins

    Jun 16, 20261h 15m

    Value: Differentiating phonics instruction can feel overwhelming, especially when students have a wide range of needs. In this episode, Wiley Blevins shares practical guidance for using small-group instruction to...

  • Episode #169

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

    May 19, 202640 min

    Ep.169 Value This 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 students are doing...

  • Episode #168

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

    May 12, 202622 min

    Ep.168 Value In 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 meaningful, lasting...

  • Episode #167

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

    May 5, 202645 min

    Ep.167-What Actually Works In Schools The 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 working hard. We...

  • Episode #166

    Tired of Useless PD? Why researchED Is Different!

    Apr 29, 202648 min

    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 AM Making It Stick: Why School...

  • Episode #165

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

    Apr 28, 202659 min

    Ep.165 Send us Fan Mail Partner With The Literacy View-Contact-FaithandJudy@theliteracyview.com Sponsor-The Literacy View-Contact FaithandJudy@theliteracyview.com Support the show Donate to support the show so it stays...

  • Episode #164

    NEVER BEFORE‼️ The Controversial Four!

    Apr 21, 20261h 12m

    NEVER BEFORE‼️ The Controversial Four! Ep.164 1) SoR gone wrong ⚠️$$$$$$ 🤔 Article: https://hechingerreport.org/new-york-ten-million-reading-instruction/?fbclid=IwdGRleARTu3JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5...

  • Episode #163

    How to Rebuild a Weak Foundation in ANY Subject Without Lowering the Bar

    Mar 30, 202658 min

    Ep.163 VALUE 🔥 This episode is about the power of strong foundations and why they matter in every subject. We break down how the science of learning applies across literacy, math, science, and social studies so you can...

  • Episode #162

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

    Mar 24, 20261h 11m

    Ep.162 VALUE 🔥 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 into the role of...

  • Episode #161

    Are screens helping kids learn…or creating new problems?

    Mar 17, 20261h 8m

    Ep.161 🔥 Value If 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, language, and learning...

  • Episode #160

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

    Mar 10, 20261h 2m

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

  • Episode #159

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

    Mar 3, 20261h 13m

    Value In 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, where implementation...

  • Episode #158

    The Literacy View Valentine’s Pop Up LIVE

    Feb 17, 202657 min

    Ep.158 Value: 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 reflections from our...

  • Episode #157

    Is Linguistic Phonics the New Gold Standard in Structured Literacy?

    Feb 10, 20261h 14m

    Ep.157 Value A 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 small set of sounds...

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