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Lindsay Kemeny shares 7 research-backed strategies for improving reading instruction and supporting all learners.

If you're working to align your literacy instruction with the science of reading, this listener favorite interview is for you! In this conversation, literacy expert and author Lindsay Kemeny shares the 7 research-backed strategies from her book Seven Mighty Moves that help teachers strengthen reading instruction and support all learners. Lindsay discusses how her experience supporting her son with dyslexia transformed her teaching and led her to embrace structured literacy practices. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ The 7 "mighty moves" that improve reading outcomes ✔️ How to bridge the gap between research and classroom practice ✔️ Common mistakes teachers make when implementing the science of reading ✔️ Practical ways to support struggling readers and build strong literacy foundations ✔️ Where to start without feeling overwhelmed Whether you teach primary or upper elementary students, you'll leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away.

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