[Episode 67] Exploring the Challenges of Literacy in Education (w/ Kari Yates and Jan Burkins)

<p>Join Dr. Wendy Amato and literacy educators and authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates as they explore the challenges of literacy in education today. Join us for a discussion on their new book, <a href="https://www.stenhouse.com/content/shifting-balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom</em>,</a> as we break down the six shifts we can make to integrate effective reading strategies from each perspective. Be sure to check out the show notes below for resources from Kari and Jan!</p><h2>Continue Learning</h2><p>Here are a few of our favorite <strong>resources and links</strong> for educators looking to explore the shift to more science-aligned practices.</p><p><strong>Free Downloadable Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://c87032a1-a4c4-4e89-acba-9b1d15bd0b8a.pipedrive.email/c/84lp6xpeqy/vkw7e2g1ry/9x429mwxyq/4?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.getresponse.com%2Fsite2%2Fsix_shifts_download%2F%3Fu%3Dh1boP%26webforms_id%3DS4Xn3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dialogic Conversations</a>: A Grover Whitehurst-influenced resource.</li><li><a href="https://c87032a1-a4c4-4e89-acba-9b1d15bd0b8a.pipedrive.email/c/84lp6xpeqy/vkw7e2g1ry/9x429mwxyq/5?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.getresponse.com%2Fsite2%2Fsix_shifts_download%2F%3Fu%3Dh1boP%26webforms_id%3DS4Xn3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Six Commitments</a>: A "nod" to the magnitude and commitment required to make change a reality.</li></ul><br/><p><strong><em>Blogs &amp; Related Articles</em></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://c87032a1-a4c4-4e89-acba-9b1d15bd0b8a.pipedrive.email/c/84lp6xpeqy/vkw7e2g1ry/9x429mwxyq/7?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fthesixshifts.com%2F2022%2F08%2Ffour-simple-but-powerful-steps-for-using-elkonin-boxes-to-scaffold-orthographic-mapping-from-the-outside-to-increase-the-likelihood-that-it-happens-on-the-inside%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4 Simple Steps for Using Elkonin Boxes to Help Children Lo