Podcasts
IRA podcasts are available for free download in MP3 format. Download individual episodes here, or visit the iTunes store to subscribe.
Class Acts: Ideas for Teaching Reading and Writing
Looking for research-based, classroom-tested teaching ideas? Find what you need for your K12 students right here, or subscribe to the series through iTunes.
IRA Insights
In this series, literacy leaders offer their perspectives on issues of interest to reading professionals and policymakers. Select by topic here or subscribe to the series through iTunes.
- Cassidy on 2008 Survey NEW!
Jack Cassidy traces the 12-year history of his annual survey of literacy leaders to determine whats hot or should be hot in the field of reading
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- Fisher, Frey, and Lapp on modeling during shared reading
Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp draw on observations of expert teachers to discuss how modeling can improve reading and content knowledge across grade levels.
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- Allington on RTI
Richard Allington discusses research-supported models for early reading intervention
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- Afflerbach on assessment
Peter Afflerbach comments on how classroom assessment, not NCLB-mandated testing, should influence teaching
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