Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 38
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 173.0k subscribers
Instagram: 15.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
parentsforreadingjustice@gmail.com
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Host
Brett Tingley - Associated with Parents for Reading Justice, an organization focused on parent advocacy and ensuring children receive evidence-based reading instruction.
Kareem Weaver - Associated with FULCRUM and works in literacy advocacy focused on evidence-based reading instruction.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Ron Noble - Teacher-preparation Programs, Evidence-based Reading Instruction, And Preparing Teachers To Serve Diverse Learners.
Heather Peske - Teacher-preparation Programs, Evidence-based Reading Instruction, And Preparing Teachers To Serve Diverse Learners.
Steve Dackin - Ohio’s Literacy Efforts, Evidence-aligned Instruction, Teacher Preparation, And Education Policy.
Mike Duffey - Ohio’s Science Of Reading Reforms, Teacher Preparation, And State Policy And Accountability.
Karin Chenoweth - School Improvement, Instructional Leadership, And Improving Outcomes For Students In Low-income Communities And Communities Of Color.
Recent Topics
Episodes
53% Get an A, what about the other half?
October 11, 2026
In this episode of Literacy Now Together, Brett Tingley of Parents for Reading Justice and Kareem Weaver of FULCRUM sit down with Dr. Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), and Ron Noble, NCTQ's Chief of Teacher Preparation, for a candid look at the findings of the Teacher Prep Review 2026: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation. The report documents substantial progress: 53% of reviewed teacher preparation programs now earn an "A" for full...
Can Ohio Keep Going?
September 06, 2026
In this episode of Literacy Now Together, Brett Tingley of Parents for Reading Justice and Kareem Weaver of FULCRUM sit down with Steve Dackin, Director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, for a wide-ranging conversation about Ohio’s ambitious effort to ensure every child becomes a confident reader. Dackin shares how strong gubernatorial leadership, parent advocacy, evidence-aligned instructional materials, professional learning, literacy coaching, transparency, and accountabil...
Can Ohio Fix America's Reading Crisis?
August 02, 2026
In this episode of Literacy Now Together, Brett Tingley of Parents for Reading Justice and Kareem Weaver of FULCRUM talk with Mike Duffey, Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, about Ohio’s bold effort to ensure that every new teacher enters the classroom prepared to teach children to read. Duffey explains how Governor Mike DeWine’s literacy initiative has extended beyond K-12 schools into higher education, requiring teacher preparation programs to align with the Science of R...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Literacy Now?
Literacy Now is hosted by Brett Tingley and Kareem Weaver. Its publicly listed email is parentsforreadingjustice@gmail.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.
What is the email for Literacy Now?
The publicly listed email for Literacy Now: parentsforreadingjustice@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Literacy Now have?
Podseeker estimates Literacy Now reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Literacy Now?
Literacy Now typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized expertise or leadership in literacy, reading instruction, dyslexia, education policy, teacher preparation, or parent advocacy; guests include senior education officials, organizational leaders, researchers, authors, and established advocates. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership in education or literacy organizations; Published books or recognized research on schools, literacy, or education policy; Leadership in literacy advocacy or education reform. Recent guests include Ron Noble, Heather Peske, and Steve Dackin.
How hard is it to get booked on Literacy Now?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Literacy Now cover?
Recent episodes cover Education, Literacy, Reading Instruction, Dyslexia, and Parent Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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