Choosing an Informed, Thoughtful, and Effective Approach to Reading Instruction

Larry Ferlazzo with Jeremiah Short, Raquel McGee, and Alice Mercer

Effective reading education involves several key elements, including clarity of purpose, selecting the appropriate grade-level text, and fostering critical thinking and adaptability in teaching reading. As the ‘reading wars’ continue, it’s increasingly important for teachers to be informed and thoughtful in our approach and methods.

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November 25, 2023 Classroom Q & A

Episode Guests

Jeremiah Short is entering his 10th year in education and eighth as a teacher, and he’s presented at the State and National level. He’s the author of Phenomenal Intervention: The Playbook and the host of The Phenomenal Student Podcast.

Raquel McGee is a secondary English teacher and instructional coach who has been teaching for 10 years. She is a certified reading specialist and is passionate about effective, coherent literacy instruction across all content areas.

Alice Mercer teaches fourth grade at an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. She started her career in Oakland, Ca, and moved to Sacramento in 2001. She is the parent of a now-adult son with ASD, and is a caregiver to her husband who is medically fragile. Alice is active in her union and on social media.