Podclassed
Podclassed is focused on sharing a variety of perspectives on varying topics in education with the goal of improving education for every student. While we’re not sure that a podcast can change the world, we believe that the first step is having important conversations. Each episode focuses on a specific topic in education. These topics are discussed by parents, educators, and experts and hosted by Laura Axtell, M.Ed. from Reading Horizons. Visit https://www.readinghorizons.com/podclassed to subscribe to updates and download free resources.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2022
Literacy Talks: The Latest Podcast from Reading Horizons
If you've enjoyed the past six seasons of Podclassed, you will love the latest podcast series from Reading Horizons, Literacy Talks. Tune in today!
Adapting Classroom Practices to Reflect Recent Reading Research
Paul Black, M.Ed, Ed.S., NCSP, a school psychologist and literacy consultant, joins Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to close season 6 of Podclassed with a discussion about recent reading research. The discussio…
Tuning In to the Social-Emotional Needs of College Students and Adults With Dyslexia
Dr. Barbara Wirostko and Donell Pons, M.Ed, MAT, join Laura Axtell to discuss the social-emotional and academic needs of college students and adult learners with dyslexia. The discussion focuses on b…
Is This a Learning Disability or Is This Childhood Trauma?
Dr. Ivy Bonk joins Laura Axtell on Podclassed as they discuss the impact of childhood trauma on student learning. Dr. Bonk began her research when she realized many students who were being referred f…
Using Positive Psychology to Reduce Educator Stress and Burnout
Carrie Drake Saunderson, MA, joins the host of Podclassed, Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to discuss how educators can utilize principles of positive psychology to reduce stress and burnout. Topics include: so…
Strategies for Building Stress Resilience as an Educator
In this episode of Podclassed, Dr. William Blake and Shantell Berrett Blake, MA, discuss multiple strategies you can use to build your stress resilience both in and out of your office or classroom. T…
Is Anxiety the New Learning Disability?
Dr. Lori Desautels explores the impact of stress and anxiety on the brain and learning, shares the superpower humans possess, and discusses solutions for supporting adults and children during and aft…
What the Research Says: Reading Difficulties in Secondary Students and Adults
Understanding the unique characteristics of older struggling readers is critical to meeting their academic and psychological needs. Laura discusses the research on juveniles and adults including the …
Digging Deeper Into Elements of Structured Literacy with William Van Cleave
William Van Cleave shares insights, research, and instructional considerations for teaching syntax, handwriting, the writing process, morphology, and more.
Rethinking Education During COVID-19 School Closures and Beyond
Many parents have made or will make, decisions about how to best provide education for their children during this challenging period. In this episode, Sara Roth shares information and insights about …
Current Legal Implications for Special Education: Before, During, and After COVID, Part II
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw, about a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compensatory education, educational malpractice, and fu…
Current Legal Implications for Special Education: Before, During, and After COVID, Part I
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw. This two-part episode will cover a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compensatory education, educ…
An Educator's Journey Through the World of Literacy Instruction
Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., shares her unique journey through the world of education, specifically reading and literacy instruction. After years of teaching, she now is moving into a dual role as a curriculu…
Closing the Achievement Gap, Part II
Closing the Achievement Gap, Part I
Addressing Sensory Differences at Home & in the Classroom
A parent/former educator discusses her journey of discovery with her own son's sensory issues and how it changed her parenting. A fascinating discussion of sensory differences that don't meet the cri…
The Importance of Social Emotional Learning
Is Middle School the Key to Positive Outcomes for Students?
Game-Changing Resources for Special Education