{"podcast":{"title":"Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators","slug":"literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627","podcast_index_feed_id":7060627,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/literacy-in-color/","website_url":"https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/blog/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dff5ef9c-8cc9-4481-b275-cbc9dcff0730/TG9HxiN9uK4hCy_iPAqgR-h6.jpg","author":"Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate","episode_count":97,"summary":"Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist & literacy coach — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understanding of language. Each week, you’ll discover practical tips, proven strategies, and creative ideas to make your literacy instruction colorful and impactful. From phonics and morphology to vocabulary building and comprehension techniques, we’ll explore the full spectrum of evidence-based practices that support all learners on their journey to becoming confident readers. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, “Literacy in Color” will empower you with the tools, inspiration, and know-how to make literacy instruction not just effective, but truly unforgettable. Are you ready to teach colorfully? Hit subscribe and join us each week for a splash of fun, insight, and colorful learni…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627"},"episode":{"title":"72. Raising Up Readers: Scaffolding Strategies to Help Students Access Challenging Text with Jennifer Throndsen","slug":"72-raising-up-readers-scaffolding-strategies-to-help-students-access-challenging-text-with-jennifer-throndsen","published_at":"2025-12-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/72-raising-up-readers-scaffolding-strategies-to-help-students-access-challenging-text-with-jennifer-throndsen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627","url":"https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/podcast/72","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ac602072-8a81-4aed-829b-1758ca87833b.mp3","summary":"In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, author of Raising Up Readers: 25 Scaffolding Strategies to Help Students Access Challenging Texts , breaks down what it really takes to accelerate reading achievement for all learners, including multilingual students and those reading multiple years below grade level. Drawing from decades of experience across classroom, district, and state systems, Jennifer explains why grade-level access is an equity issue and how scaffolding, not leveling, is the key to closing gaps. Jennifer dives into the research supporting “stretch texts,” the misconception that struggling readers must stay in easier books, and why teachers (not text levels) must mediate difficulty. Jennifer offers practical scaffolding strategies, real classroom examples, and insights from studies showing that challenging texts paired with the right supports can yield two to three years of reading growth in a single year. Whether you're a classroom teacher, interventionist, literacy coach, or administrator, this episode will shift your thinking about text access and equip you with actionable tools you can use tomorrow. Resources Mentioned: Raising Up Readers: 25 Scaffolding Strategies to Help Students Access Challenging Texts by Dr. Jennifer Throndsen from Solution Tree ( also on Amazon ) Raising Up Readers Free Book Study Guide This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast! Connect with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen Website: https://www.impactfullearningdesigns.com/ LinkedIn: Jennifer Throndsen Instagram: @JT_travel32 Connect with Michelle: Follow me on Instagram: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom & @logosliteracyacade…","meta_description":"In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, author of Raising Up Readers: 25 Scaffolding Strategies to Help Students Access Challenging Texts…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3899,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/episodes/72-raising-up-readers-scaffolding-strategies-to-help-students-access-challenging-text-with-jennifer-throndsen/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/72-raising-up-readers-scaffolding-strategies-to-help-students-access-challenging-text-with-jennifer-throndsen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}