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S4E21: Precision Teaching with Daniel Carroll
May 10, 2026
29m 07s
S4E20: Rachel Ball & the Scaffolding Effect
May 3, 2026
47m 32s
S4E19: Marcie Samayoa Shares How to Build Schema in Our Classrooms
Apr 26, 2026
28m 33s
S4E18: Dr. Sunbar Shares How to Get the Most Out of Concept Maps
Apr 19, 2026
30m 22s
S4E17: Retrieval Practices w/ Caitlin Lucas (Making it Simple & Organized)
Apr 5, 2026
28m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/10/26 | S4E21: Precision Teaching with Daniel Carroll | In this episode, Daniel Carroll will share what Precision Teaching is and how it can be used in fluency instruction. Show Notes: The Precision Teaching SystemResponse to Intervention and Precision TeachingPrecision Teaching Webinar Improving Reading Fluency with Precision TeachingPrecision Teaching GuideMorningside Academy Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes | 29m 07s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | S4E20: Rachel Ball & the Scaffolding Effect | In this episode, Rachel Ball, the Coaching Development Lead at Steplab and the author of the book The Scaffolding Effect, will share the intention behind scaffolding, how and when we should put scaffolds in place, and how we can fade scaffolds. Show Notes: Podcast-Progressively Incorrect with Rachel BallThe Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball & Alex FairlambScaffolding Students to Success article by Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambWebinar on Mind the Gap with Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambEEF... | 47m 32s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 | S4E19: Marcie Samayoa Shares How to Build Schema in Our Classrooms | In this episode, Marcie Samayoa, a high school science teacher, shares ways that we can build students’ schema. Show Notes: Scientist in the Making SubstackKnowledge organizersBrain, Book, Buddy Retrieval Activity (Blake Harvard)Brain Book Buddy from Scientist in the MakingEffortful Educator BlogTeach Fast by Gene TavernettiHow Do We Learn by Hector Ruiz MartinJust Tell Them by Zach Groshell Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | S4E18: Dr. Sunbar Shares How to Get the Most Out of Concept Maps | In this episode, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares why concept maps can help students learn and retrieve. She shares how they can be used in both primary and intermediate grades and how teachers can use them to both build and assess learning in the classroom. Show Notes: Expertise-Reversal EffectThe Learning ScientistsSmart Teaching: Stronger LearningConcept Mapping: A Powerful Tool for Learning by Dr. Kripa SundarConcept Maps: Reading RocketsHow to Start Concept Mapping-Reading RocketsShow Notes: Road... | 30m 22s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | S4E17: Retrieval Practices w/ Caitlin Lucas (Making it Simple & Organized) | In this episode, Caitlin Lucas, a kindergarten teacher and Goyen Fellow, will share how she began implementing retrieval practices in her kindergarten classroom. She will explain the small changes or tweaks she made that had huge pay-offs. Show Notes: Brain Dumps by Dr. Pooja ArgwalConcept MappingMake it StickThe Learning Scientist Podcast Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes | 28m 53s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | S4E16:Less is More with Katie Baker: Tips on Implementing Retrieval Practice | In this episode, Katie Baker, a 7th-8th grade Texas and United States history teacher, shares how to focus our energy on effective retrieval strategies we can manage. She also explains that she was spinning from all the available resources and pulled back to focus on what she could accomplish in her classroom, and build from there. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal and Patrice BainExamples from Katie’s Classroom:Literacy Grid TemplateLiteracy Grid ExamplePower Ticket ExampleKate J... | 23m 04s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | S4E15: Retrieval Tips with Amber Haven | In this episode, Amber Haven will share the many ways she incorporates cognitive science principles into her instruction. Amber is a 5th-8th-grade STEM teacher. She will also focus on how she weaves retrieval practice into her day. Amber was featured in both Powerful Teaching and Powerful Classrooms, and you can find her presenting at major conferences like Research Ed. Show Notes: Resource on executive functions by Dr. Adele DiamondAmber Haven-video examples and morePowerful TeachingPowerful... | 41m 06s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | S4E14: Retrieval Practice with Lauren Proffitt | In this episode, 4th-grade teacher Lauren Proffitt shares how she has implemented retrieval practices in her classroom. Show Notes: Powerful Classrooms by Patrice BainOne Pagers by Jamie ClarkBrain dump strategySmarter Teaching, Stronger Learning by Pooja Argawal Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes | 25m 44s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | S4E13: Power Tools with Patrice Bain | In this episode, Patrice Bain, author of Powerful Teaching and Powerful Classrooms, shares the importance of retrieval practice. Patrice explains 4 Power Tools every teacher should know about and how to use them in your classroom. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal & Patrice BainPowerful Classrooms by Patrice BainMake it Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger III, & Mark McDanielJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellDo I Have Your Attention? By Blake HarvardThe Goldilocks Effe... | 32m 33s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | S4E12: Mini-Whiteboards with Brett Benson | In this episode, Brett Benson, a 7th-grade World Studies teacher, returns to the podcast to share how mini-whiteboards help him make students' thinking visible and be a responsive teacher. Show Notes: How Teaching Happens by Carl Hendrick, Paul Kirschner, & Jim HealHow Learning Happens by Carl Hendricks and Paul KirschnerSOL in the Wild Substack by BrettCognitive Load Theory in Action by Ollie LovellCraig Barton’s Tips for Teachers YouTube videosChalk Dust podcast by Nathanial Swain and R... | 36m 20s | ||||||
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| 1/25/26 | S4E11: Using Mini-Whiteboards with North Landesman | In this episode, 6th-grade teacher North Landesman will walk us through his routines as well as the many ways in which he uses mini-whiteboards in his classroom to check student thinking and adjust his instruction. Show Notes: Mini-Whiteboard blog by North LandesmanAdam Boxer TipsHow I’m Using Mini-Whiteboards blog by Darren LeslieCraig Barton Tips videoYou Should Use Mini-Whiteboards by Dylan Kane (blog)Why Use Mini-Whiteboards by Distilled (Jamie Clark)Types of questions blog by Bunsen... | 19m 01s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | S4E10:Laura Stam Shares Ways to Elicit Participation from All Students & Make Thinking Visible | In this episode, Laura Stam, a third-grade teacher from Wyoming, shares how she utilizes choral response, mini whiteboards, turn and talk, stop and jot, and cold calling to increase student participation. Laura explains how each of these techniques allows her to be a more responsive teacher. Show Notes: Everybody Thinks, Everybody Learns blog by SOL in the Wild Distilled by Jamie Clark One Pagers by Jamie Clark Do I Have Your Attention by Blake Harvard Just Tell Them by Zach Groshell Teach ... | 56m 38s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | S4E9: Dr. Zach Groshell Explains Explicit Instruction & How to Increase Opportunities to Respond (OTRs) | In this episode, Dr. Zach Groshell shares why explicit instruction is such a necessary part of student learning and why we need to keep all students accountable for participating and showing their thinking. Show Notes: Just Tell ThemSteplabSteplab documentaryProgressively Incorrect podcastEducation RickshawOTR by David Didaudirect instructionAcademic Learning TimeWorked ExamplesHow Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner & Carl HendrickRunning the Room-Tom BennettWhy Don’t Students Like School... | 30m 53s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | S4E8:Seamless instruction with Aaron Grossman-Putting the Pieces Together Effectively | In this episode, Aaron Grossman, a 5th-grade teacher, demonstrates how he effectively integrates various learning strategies throughout his school day. Show Notes: Walk Talk Swap https://justtwoteachers.com/first-days/ 4 Corners https://justtwoteachers.com/first-days/ Concept Cards https://justtwoteachers.com/assessment/ Cootie Catcher https://justtwoteachers.com/assessment/ Parts of Writing Inventor https://justtwoteachers.com/behavior-anxiety/ 5 Minute Plan https://... | 50m 12s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | S4E7:Dr. Gene Tavernetti Shares the FAST Framework- Lesson Planning Done Right! | In this episode, Gene Tavernetti shares the essential parts of the lesson that all teachers should be aware of. Gene is the author of the books Teach FAST (Focused, Adaptable, Structured Teaching) and Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles. He presents at conferences like Research Ed, and he is the host of the podcast: Better Teaching: Only Stuff that Works. Show Notes: https://www.tesscg.com/Teach FASTMaximizing the Impact of Coaching CyclesBetter Teaching: Only Stuff that Works with Gene ... | 41m 27s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | S4E6: Brett Benson Shares how CLT Changes his Instruction for the Better! | In this episode, 7th-grade World Studies teacher Brett Benson will share how thinking about CLT has changed his planning process and instruction. He will share ways that he helps to lighten cognitive load for students while still making them think deeply about a topic. He will share lots of strategies he uses in his own classroom every day for retrieval and questioning. Show Notes: SOL in the Wild-Brett’s Substack (a wealth of blogs) (highly recommend his entire Substack)Small Steps: The Rose... | 34m 42s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | S4E5: Cognitive Load Theory with Dr. Sarah Oberle | In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle explains the importance of cognitive load theory and shares what types of things you might think about when looking through the CLT lens as you are planning for students. Show Notes: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom Blog: Executive Functions: Setting the Record Straight From Research to Reality: Bridging Educational Innovations (Edweb) Thrive Educator Summit Should Wait Times Change for Younger Students-webinar (InnerDrive) Learning in the Brain bl... | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 10/12/25 | S4E4: Viewing Lessons through a Cognitive Science Lens with Court Shuller | In this episode, Court Shuller, a 7th-grade ELA teacher in South Jersey, shares their experience of planning lessons and units through a cognitive science lens. They’ll share how the 3 principles of Cognitive Load Theory, Prior Knowledge, and Effortful Thinking can be reflected in their classroom. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching-Pooja Agarwal &Patrice Bain TLAC Guide to the Science of Reading-Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, & Erica Woolway Learning How to Learn-Barbara Oakley Minding the Ga... | 24m 46s | ||||||
| 9/28/25 | S4E3: The Importance of Learning Science with Dr. Jim Heal & Meg Lee | In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jim Heal and Meg Lee as they share why learning science is important to get into the hands of all teachers, what 3 major principles of learning science are, and what their vision for professional learning looks like as they work in Cicero, District 99. Dr. Jim Heal and Meg Lee are the founders of Learning Science Partners. An initiative dedicated to helping educators learn and practice using evidence-based strategies so that every student gains access t... | 42m 29s | ||||||
| 9/14/25 | S4E2: Teachers Teaching Teachers About Learning Science w/ Kerry Cusick & Tara Livolsi | In this episode, two teachers, Kerry Cusick and Tara Livolsi, share how they developed a professional learning plan for their school and district around learning science. They describe where they got the idea, how they implemented the professional learning, and how they plan to build on this learning in the future. If you are interested in bringing learning science back to your district, this episode is for you. Teachers teaching teachers is an excellent way to continue our professional learn... | 35m 46s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | S4E1: The Importance of Knowing How Teaching & Learning Happens w/ Holly Korbey | In this episode, Holly Korbey shares her perspective on the landscape of education and how much educators and the public know about how learning happens. She shares some insights about what she has learned through speaking with successful educators, leaders, and schools. Show Notes: The Bell Ringer-Substack 4 Ways to do Explicit Instruction Right What Happens When a 48K Student District Commits to “the Science of Learning” The Insurgents: Teachers & the Science of Learning The Knowl... | 32m 44s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | Summer Special 3: Meet Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) | In this episode, the founding members of Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) will share what their organization is all about, what they have been up to, and where they hope their future will take them. If you work with adolescents, this episode is a must-listen! You will find a community of educators willing to support and learn alongside you. Resources: https://seekcommonground.org/pal PAL@seekcommonground.org https://www.neilramsden.co.uk/spelling/matrix/ Jessica Terradas's open source ... | 37m 46s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | Summer Special 2: Sean Morrisey's New Vocabulary Curriculum | In this episode, Sean Morrisey shares his newly developed vocabulary curriculum for grades 3-5 with us. He explains why there was a need for it, how the curriculum was built, what is included, and what results he has seen in his own classroom. If you are interested in piloting this new vocabulary curriculum in the upcoming school year, please contact Sean @ smorrisey1975@gmail.com or his X handle is @smorrisey. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3... | 28m 54s | ||||||
| 5/31/25 | Summer Special: The Knowledge Exchange by Laura Stam: a summer resource | In this episode, Laura Stam, a 2nd grade teacher in Wyoming shares a knowledge building resource she created called the Knowledge Exchange. This resource is meant to share resources with teachers so that they can build their own knowledge of topics that might be in their curriculum. Make sure to check them out. The resource can be found on her Substack (LauraStam1) or on X or Facebook. https://lstam.substack.com/p/knowledge-building-for-teachers-series?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web X... | 13m 25s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | S3E21: Season 3 Wrap-Up & Summer Resources | In this episode, we wrap-up our work in season 3 and make some summer recommendations for resources to check out. Please join us for season 4 as Cicero D99 dives into the science of learning and all that it has to offer. Thank you for your continued support and for listening! Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes | 4m 47s | ||||||
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