Literacy and Justice for All
Literacy and Justice for All
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Hosted by Dr. Ryan Lee-James
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Centers on literacy education and the science of reading, with episodes delving into the importance of evidence-based teaching methods, practical strategies for educators, and the role of parents in children's literacy development, including discussions on dyslexia and innovative teaching tools.
Welcome to the Literacy and Justice for All podcast produced by the Rollins Center for Language Literacy and its free online Cox Campus. Join Dr. Ryan Lee-James, our host and conversational partner, as we dig deep into literacy through conversation with research scientists, expert practitioners, caregivers, educators, policymakers, business leaders, statisticians, and everyone in between. Together, we will uncover illiteracy as a critical threat to the promise that every citizen has the opportunity to live a life of self-determination, a basic and civil human right.
In part 2 of our ”Live from Litlink 2026” podcast Dr. Ryan Lee-James speaks with literacy expert Dr. Daryl Michel, school leaders from Gwinnett County, and reading researcher Dr. Liz Stevens. The episode highlights how sustainable coaching, strong professional relationships, implementation science, and shared leadership can drive meaningful change in schools. Guests discuss the importance of building capacity beyond designated literacy coaches, supporting teachers through effective professional learning, and expanding the science of reading conversation to include adolescent literacy and reading comprehension.
About our Guests
Dr. Daryl Michel began his career in education in the mid-1990s as a classroom teacher in the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. Through a combination of experience and opportunity, he advanced into instructional coaching and leadership roles with a research-based program founded at Johns Hopkins University, collaborating with educators across the nation. In 2005, he returned to Texas, where he earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in School Improvement from Texas State University. He continued his work in instructional coaching while serving at The University of Texas at Austin.
Today, Dr. Michel remains committed to his passion for engaging with others, continuous learning, and advocating for diverse voices and perspectives. Inspired by Henry David Thoreau's words, ”Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined,” he views his work as a realization of that vision.
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Elizabeth Stevens, Ph.D., is an education researcher who studies reading interventions for students with reading disabilities and difficulties. She develops and tests interventions to find out what works for improving students’ reading performance. Prior to becoming a university professor, she taught special education for nine years.
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