Episodes: 66
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 16.6k subscribers
Instagram: 30.0k followers
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
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Cheryl Lundy Swift - Director of Professional Learning who explores the early literacy landscape with education professionals.
Justin Browning - The Gap Between Professional Learning And Classroom Practice, Courageous Leadership, Coaching, And Systems That Support Lasting Literacy Outcomes.
Steve Graham - Writing Instruction, Foundational Skills, Feedback, Motivation, And How Writing Helps Students Transform Knowledge.
Kate DeBottis - Pre-k Program Expectations, Oral Language, And Practical Ways To Support Learning Through Everyday Activities.
Jake Daggett - Pre-k Literacy Instruction, Oral Language, Repetition, Retrieval Practice, And Inclusive Learning Environments.
S5E14. Justin Browning - We've Seen It. We've Heard It. Have We Learned It?
October 10, 2026
In this episode of Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations, Justin Browning, founder of SoR for More, joins Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift to explore why professional learning often fails to translate into classroom practice. Together, they discuss the knowledge-to-action gap, the dangers of “knowledge bombing,” the role of courageous leadership, and how side-by-side coaching and strong systems can turn literacy goals into lasting results for teachers and students.
S5E13. Nicole Iorio - Real Schools, Real Impact: Why Reading and Writing Belong Together
September 24, 2026
Writing doesn't just reflect learning, it helps drive it. In this episode of Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations, Nicole Iorio, Senior Manager of Curriculum Design and Content Development at Learning Without Tears, joins Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift to discuss why reading and writing must be taught together, how research translates into classroom practice, and what students need to become confident readers, writers, and communicators.
S5E12. Steve Graham - From Knowledge Tellers to Knowledge Transformers
September 02, 2026
In this episode of Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations, Dr. Steve Graham shares decades of research on what it takes to develop confident, capable writers. From foundational skills and effective writing instruction to the role of feedback, motivation, and AI, Dr. Graham explains how educators can help students move beyond simply telling what they know to transforming knowledge through writing. Discover why writing remains one of the most powerful tools for thinking, learning, and litera...
SMARTER Literacy · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The Literacy View · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Teaching Literacy Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations is hosted by Cheryl Lundy Swift. Its publicly listed email is mark.jamin@lwtears.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations: mark.jamin@lwtears.com.
Podseeker estimates Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Demonstrated expertise in literacy research, early-childhood or elementary education, curriculum, or school-based literacy leadership, with practical knowledge of instruction and implementation. Common among recent guests: Leadership in school or early-childhood literacy programs; Research or professional expertise in literacy instruction; Experience applying literacy practices in classrooms or professional learning. Recent guests include Justin Browning, Steve Graham, and Kate DeBottis.
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