TRT Podcast #88: How to be a bridge-builder: A conversation with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates
Today we have the privilege of speaking with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, the authors of the fantastic book, Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. Listen to find out how to be a bridge builder in your own teaching community!
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Jan and Kari’s resources
- Shifting the Balance (book)
- Shifting the Balance (online course)
- Shifting the Balance (free downloads, including “The Six Commitments”)
Jan and Kari’s recommended reading
- At a Loss for Words, by Emily Hanford
- Making Speech Visible, by Jeannine Herron
- Equipped for Reading Success, by David Kilpatrick
- Know Better, Do Better, by David and Meredith Liben
- The Usefulness of Brief Instruction in Reading Comprehension Strategies, by Daniel Willingham
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