Lit Friendshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lit-friends--6943283enImprovCopyright Lorihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcf43c972c0540bd189973e3d996dc10.jpgLit Friendshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lit-friends--6943283Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:07:06 +0000LoriLoricadytom283@gmail.comLit Friends is a friendly and insightful podcast where conversations about reading, learning, and literacy come to life. Hosted by passionate voices, this show explores how we learn to read, why it matters, and how it shapes our everyday lives. From...falseea856949-2495-5081-95fa-20dd6fd29959episodicA Mother’s Fight Navigating Dyslexia and Finding Hope PT6https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mother-s-fight-navigating-dyslexia-and-finding-hope-pt6--71605412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71605412Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:51:42 +0000LoriWhat happens when a child struggles to read—and no one seems to have clear answers? In this episode, we explore the reality of Dyslexia through the honest and powerful perspective of a mother who refused to stay silent. Liz Hembling shares her...485falsefullA Mother’s Fight Navigating Dyslexia and Finding Hope PT5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mother-s-fight-navigating-dyslexia-and-finding-hope-pt5--71605409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71605409Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:06:10 +0000LoriWhat happens when a child struggles to read—and no one seems to have clear answers? In this episode, we explore the reality of Dyslexia through the honest and powerful perspective of a mother who refused to stay silent. Liz Hembling shares her...452falsefullA Mother’s Fight Navigating Dyslexia and Finding Hope PT4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mother-s-fight-navigating-dyslexia-and-finding-hope-pt4--71605408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71605408Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:29:04 +0000LoriWhat happens when a child struggles to read—and no one seems to have clear answers? In this episode, we explore the reality of Dyslexia through the honest and powerful perspective of a mother who refused to stay silent. Liz Hembling shares her...578falsefullA Mother’s Fight Navigating Dyslexia and Finding Hope PT3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mother-s-fight-navigating-dyslexia-and-finding-hope-pt3--71605406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71605406Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:34:15 +0000LoriWhat happens when a child struggles to read—and no one seems to have clear answers? In this episode, we explore the reality of Dyslexia through the honest and powerful perspective of a mother who refused to stay silent. Liz Hembling shares her...611falsefullA Mother’s Fight Navigating Dyslexia and Finding Hope PT2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mother-s-fight-navigating-dyslexia-and-finding-hope-pt2--71605404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71605404Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:33:44 +0000LoriWhat happens when a child struggles to read—and no one seems to have clear answers? In this episode, we explore the reality of Dyslexia through the honest and powerful perspective of a mother who refused to stay silent. Liz Hembling shares her...619falsefullA Mother’s Fight Navigating Dyslexia and Finding Hope PT1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mother-s-fight-navigating-dyslexia-and-finding-hope-pt1--71605402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71605402Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:14:51 +0000LoriWhat happens when a child struggles to read—and no one seems to have clear answers? In this episode, we explore the reality of Dyslexia through the honest and powerful perspective of a mother who refused to stay silent. Liz Hembling shares her...647falsefullLeading Through Uncertainty A Rural Health Victory Story PT5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-through-uncertainty-a-rural-health-victory-story-pt5--71394624In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71394624Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:16:44 +0000LoriWhat does it take to keep a healthcare system running during a global crisis? In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a...In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>821falsefullLeading Through Uncertainty A Rural Health Victory Story PT4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-through-uncertainty-a-rural-health-victory-story-pt4--71394615In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71394615Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:17:49 +0000LoriWhat does it take to keep a healthcare system running during a global crisis? In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a...In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>621falsefullLeading Through Uncertainty A Rural Health Victory Story PT3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-through-uncertainty-a-rural-health-victory-story-pt3--71394607In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71394607Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:10:26 +0000LoriWhat does it take to keep a healthcare system running during a global crisis? In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a...In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>614falsefullLeading Through Uncertainty A Rural Health Victory Story PT2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-through-uncertainty-a-rural-health-victory-story-pt2--71394604In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71394604Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:56:27 +0000LoriWhat does it take to keep a healthcare system running during a global crisis? In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a...In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>691falsefullLeading Through Uncertainty A Rural Health Victory Story PT1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-through-uncertainty-a-rural-health-victory-story-pt1--71394602In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71394602Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:01:24 +0000LoriWhat does it take to keep a healthcare system running during a global crisis? In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a...In this episode, we break down how Sioux City handled the chaos of COVID-19—and what they got right. From leadership decisions to rapid adaptation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategy.]]>603falsefullThe Power of Text-Centered Teaching PT6https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-text-centered-teaching-pt6--71276114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276114Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:43:24 +0000LoriIn this episode, we explore a powerful shift in literacy instruction—putting text back at the center of the classroom. Joined by experts behind the Common Core ELA standards, the conversation challenges the idea of teaching isolated skills and instead...456falsefullThe Power of Text-Centered Teaching PT5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-text-centered-teaching-pt5--71276112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276112Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:43:16 +0000LoriIn this episode, we explore a powerful shift in literacy instruction—putting text back at the center of the classroom. Joined by experts behind the Common Core ELA standards, the conversation challenges the idea of teaching isolated skills and instead...613falsefullThe Power of Text-Centered Teaching PT4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-text-centered-teaching-pt4--71276110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276110Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:43:08 +0000LoriIn this episode, we explore a powerful shift in literacy instruction—putting text back at the center of the classroom. Joined by experts behind the Common Core ELA standards, the conversation challenges the idea of teaching isolated skills and instead...622falsefullThe Power of Text-Centered Teaching PT3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-text-centered-teaching-pt3--71275859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71275859Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:29:36 +0000LoriIn this episode, we explore a powerful shift in literacy instruction—putting text back at the center of the classroom. Joined by experts behind the Common Core ELA standards, the conversation challenges the idea of teaching isolated skills and instead...600falsefullThe Power of Text-Centered Teaching PT2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-text-centered-teaching-pt2--71275857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71275857Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:29:21 +0000LoriIn this episode, we explore a powerful shift in literacy instruction—putting text back at the center of the classroom. Joined by experts behind the Common Core ELA standards, the conversation challenges the idea of teaching isolated skills and instead...603falsefullThe Power of Text-Centered Teaching PT1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-text-centered-teaching-pt1--71275855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71275855Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:29:02 +0000LoriIn this episode, we explore a powerful shift in literacy instruction—putting text back at the center of the classroom. Joined by experts behind the Common Core ELA standards, the conversation challenges the idea of teaching isolated skills and instead...609falsefullThe Night Before Learning Begins PT4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-before-learning-begins-pt4--71268095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71268095Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:11:19 +0000LoriA calm, practical guide to preparing for back-to-school with a focus on strong literacy routines, foundational skills, and a confident teacher mindset.911falsefullThe Night Before Learning Begins PT3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-before-learning-begins-pt3--71268092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71268092Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:11:09 +0000LoriA calm, practical guide to preparing for back-to-school with a focus on strong literacy routines, foundational skills, and a confident teacher mindset.914falsefullThe Night Before Learning Begins PT2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-before-learning-begins-pt2--71268002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71268002Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:58:27 +0000LoriA calm, practical guide to preparing for back-to-school with a focus on strong literacy routines, foundational skills, and a confident teacher mindset.905falsefullThe Night Before Learning Begins PT1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-before-learning-begins-pt1--71268001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71268001Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:58:17 +0000LoriA calm, practical guide to preparing for back-to-school with a focus on strong literacy routines, foundational skills, and a confident teacher mindset.908falsefullSmarter Ways to Assess Reading Skills PT 4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smarter-ways-to-assess-reading-skills-pt-4--71267863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71267863Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:29:59 +0000LoriAre reading tests measuring the right things? This episode uncovers why outdated assessments may be limiting student success—and how a curriculum-first approach can transform literacy learning.559studentlearning #edleadershipfalsefullSmarter Ways to Assess Reading Skills PT3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smarter-ways-to-assess-reading-skills-pt3--71267862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71267862Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:29:32 +0000LoriAre reading tests measuring the right things? This episode uncovers why outdated assessments may be limiting student success—and how a curriculum-first approach can transform literacy learning.562teachingstrategies #curriculumfalsefullSmarter Ways to Assess Reading Skills PT2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smarter-ways-to-assess-reading-skills-pt2--71267759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71267759Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:25:28 +0000LoriAre reading tests measuring the right things? This episode uncovers why outdated assessments may be limiting student success—and how a curriculum-first approach can transform literacy learning.899teachingstrategies #curriculumfalsefullSmarter Ways to Assess Reading Skills PT1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smarter-ways-to-assess-reading-skills-pt1--71267740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71267740Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:25:16 +0000LoriAre reading tests measuring the right things? This episode uncovers why outdated assessments may be limiting student success—and how a curriculum-first approach can transform literacy learning.904readingassessment #literacyedufalsefullHow Mississippi is Transforming HQC Implementation PT4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mississippi-is-transforming-hqc-implementation-pt4--71190738The conversation highlights how Jackson Public Schools—the state’s largest urban district—selected and implemented Wit & Wisdom ELA, from recognizing the need for change to full adoption.

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]]>847grow.,learn.,read.falsefullHow Mississippi is Transforming HQC Implementation PT2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mississippi-is-transforming-hqc-implementation-pt2--71190730The conversation highlights how Jackson Public Schools—the state’s largest urban district—selected and implemented Wit & Wisdom ELA, from recognizing the need for change to full adoption.

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]]>852grow.,learn.,readfalsefullHow Mississippi is Transforming HQC Implementation PT 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mississippi-is-transforming-hqc-implementation-pt-1--71178504The conversation highlights how Jackson Public Schools—the state’s largest urban district—selected and implemented Wit & Wisdom ELA, from recognizing the need for change to full adoption.
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