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S10 E04: Decoding Misconceptions in Reading Education with Timothy Shanahan
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- The School Leadership Show
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- Feb 26, 2026
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Summary
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/ . If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes, including great non-education books with lessons for school leaders you can email me at [email protected] . I would really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot. And if you found this episode helpful, please share it with your colleagues. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] . Stay connected with me here: Official Website : theschoolleadershipshow.org YouTube : youtube.com/@theschoolleadershipshow Facebook : facebook.com/theschoolleadershipshow Instagram : instagram.com/theschoolleadershipshow 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 C…