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by Amie Burkholder
A step-by-step roadmap guides you through a reader's journey—at every level. This podcast was made for you if you're ready to, get clear on what structured literacy is and the science behind it. Join me to learn precisely what your struggling readers need and find ways to reach them.
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- 1 weeks ago18 min
Repeatable Instructional Routines that Matter
Before you start buying new resources, rewriting your literacy block, or planning every detail of next year, there is one thing that matters more than all of it: reflection. In this episode, I share why the most effective teachers don't begin summer planning by searching for new programs or activities. Instead, they start by examining what actually worked, what didn't, and which instructional routines truly supported student growth throughout the year. If you've ever felt pressure to completely reinvent your literacy instruction every summer, this episode will help you step back, simplify, and focus on what matters most. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Building Stronger Family-School Partnerships in Literacy with Maya Smart
In this episode of the Route2Reading Podcast, I sit down with Maya Smart to explore how we can build stronger, more meaningful partnerships between schools and families to support early literacy. Maya brings a powerful parent perspective to this conversation, helping us rethink how we communicate with families, what parents truly need to know, and how we can better invite them into the literacy process. We talk about shifting from "sending work home" to building real partnerships, simplifying communication, and helping parents understand not just what to do—but why it matters. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- May 11, 202634 min
How Parents Can Support Reading at Home (Without Overwhelm) with Pryor Rayburn
In this episode of the Route2Reading Podcast, I sit down with Pryor (Orton Gillingham Mama) to talk about how parents can support their young readers at home using simple, effective, and realistic strategies. Drawing from her experience as both an Orton-Gillingham educator and a mom, Pryor shares what actually makes a difference—and what doesn't—when it comes to helping children learn to read. We break down what parents need to understand about how reading develops, how to make the most of just 10 minutes a day, and how to support children emotionally when reading feels hard. If you're a parent, or you work with families who want to help but aren't sure how, this episode will give you clear, doable next steps. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- Apr 27, 202637 min
From Sounds to Words: Fixing the Missing Link in Early Reading Instruction with Katie Pace Miles
In this episode of the Route2Reading Podcast, I sit down with Katie Pace Miles to unpack one of the biggest challenges in early literacy—why phonemic awareness and phonics instruction don't always translate into real reading and spelling success for struggling readers. Katie shares insights from her extensive work in literacy research, teacher education, and intervention, along with the development of her program, Reading Ready. We dig into what's often missing in classroom instruction, how to intentionally build transfer from sounds to words, and what effective, efficient instruction actually looks like in real classrooms. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- Apr 13, 202639 min
Literacy Across the Globe: What We Can Learn From International Classrooms with Treasa Bowe
In this episode, I sit down with Treasa Bowe, an educator from Ireland, to talk about literacy instruction across countries. We unpack the differences between Ireland and the U.S., what's contributing to teacher overwhelm, and what actually matters most when it comes to supporting students. This conversation is a good reminder that we don't need to do more—we need to be more intentional with what we choose to focus on. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- Mar 31, 202651 min
Why Writing Feels So Hard and What Actually Helps with Barbara Friedlander
If you've ever thought, "My students just can't write," this episode is for you. Writing is one of the most misunderstood parts of literacy instruction — and often one of the most frustrating for teachers and students alike. In today's conversation with Barbara Friedlander, we unpack what's really happening beneath the surface when students struggle with writing — and what actually makes a difference. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- Mar 15, 20261h 4m
Making the Shift to Structured Literacy with Educators from PS152Q
This week on the podcast, I'm joined by educators from PS152Q in Queens to talk about what it really looks like to shift a school toward structured literacy. We dive into how their team moved away from practices that weren't serving all students and began building a literacy block grounded in explicit phonics, intentional routines, and strong Tier 1 instruction. What makes this conversation so powerful is that it's not theoretical—it's the story of teachers and leaders doing the hard work in real classrooms, navigating challenges, analyzing data, and watching students begin to thrive as instruction becomes clearer and more aligned. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
- Mar 2, 202634 min
Moving Beyond Syllable Rules: Helping Students Decode Multisyllabic Words with Flexibility with Devin Kearns
If your students can decode CVC words but completely shut down when they see fantastic or instruction, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, we dig into what really helps students read multisyllabic words — and it's not just memorizing syllable types. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES
About Route2Reading
A step-by-step roadmap guides you through a reader's journey—at every level. This podcast was made for you if you're ready to, get clear on what structured literacy is and the science behind it. Join me to learn precisely what your struggling readers need and find ways to reach them.
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