[Listen Again] 7 Research-Backed Strategies for Reading Success with Lindsay Kemeny
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[Listen Again] 7 Research-Backed Strategies for Reading Success with Lindsay Kemeny

B1IntermediateJuly 9, 202629 min

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...

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Hey there, stellar teachers. Welcome back to the Stellar Teacher Podcast. Today's episode is an absolute must listen, especially if you're passionate about structured literacy and helping all students become strong readers. I am so excited to welcome Lindsay Kemeny to the show. Lindsay is an incredible educator, literacy advocate, and she's the author

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of Seven Mighty Moves, research-backed classroom-tested strategies to ensure K3 reading success. Now, in this episode, we talk about what inspired Lindsay to write this book, how her personal journey of supporting her son through dyslexia really reshaped her teaching, and why these Seven Mighty Moves aren't just for lower elementary teachers, but are also powerful

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tools for upper elementary classrooms as well. Lindsay breaks down each of the seven moves, shares practical strategies that have made a real impact in her classroom, and even offers advice for teachers who might feel overwhelmed by shifting to structured literacy.

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