
Literacy Talks
Welcome to Literacy Talks, a podcast from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults with reading challenges; and Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and author of 7 Mighty Moves.
Each episode is a conversation among friends with practical literacy strategies, powerful tips, and a real passion for teachers and students alike. Listen, laugh, and learn with Literacy Talks, brought to educators everywhere by Reading Horizons.
Episodes
Breaking Down the Language Domains with Dr. Tiffany Hogan

What Schools Must Understand About Dyslexia — with Tim Odegard

No Merch, No Problem: Why SSSR Was Worth It — with Researcher Jake Downs

Back to School, Back to Basics: A Reading Reset

From Mighty to Masterful: Lindsay Kemeny’s Next Chapter

From FOMO to Front Row: A Deep Dive into the Reading League Summit

Season Finale: Highlights, High Points, and Lessons in Structured Literacy

What Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan Taught Us About Structured Literacy for Multilingual Learners

The Magical Intersection: Where Structured Literacy Meets Tiered Instruction

Expert Insights with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling: Prioritizing the "How" in Literacy Instruction

Comprehension Starts Before the Text: Insights with Dr. Kate Cain

Cracking the Code and Tying the Strands: Integrating Structured Literacy Across All Ages

The Infomap: A Roadmap for Teaching Literacy, Part 2

The Infomap: A Roadmap for Teaching Literacy, Part 1

The Ultimate Plain Talk Recap: Our Must-Share Insights from the Conference

Bridging the Gap: From Three Cueing to Structured Literacy

The Urgency of Structured Literacy: Preventing Reading Failure

Structured Literacy: The Answer We’ve Had All Along

Structured Literacy Unpacked: Insights from IDA’s Landmark Issue

Bright Beginnings: Shaping the Next Generation of Literacy Champions

Addressing Some Misunderstandings of the Science of Reading

Part Two: Exploring Frustrations with Constructive Discussions

Dyslexia Talks: Empowering Students with Mentorship and Community Support

Leveraging Oral Language for Literacy Growth

Exploring Stanislas Dehaene's Groundbreaking Research on Reading Acquisition
