Join Dr. Liz Brooke, Lexia’s chief learning officer, as she interviews leading literacy experts to explore how evidence-based reading instruction fuels equity and empowerment for all learners. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or policymaker, the award-winning All For Literacy podcast helps you turn research into action.
Leveraging Bilingualism To Support the Whole Child With Dr. Elena Schmitt
From maintaining access to key cultural and social interactions to supporting English literacy acquisition, helping students maintain their first language is worth the effort for educators. On All For Literacy, Season 4, Episode 5, Dr. Elena Schmitt walks listeners through a detailed discussion about how supporting a student’s bilingualism supports the whole child.
Dr. Liz Brooke, CCC-SLP,
Chief Learning Officer, Lexia
A first-grade teacher turned literacy expert, Dr. Liz Brooke brings over 25 years of experience as a classroom educator, speech-language pathologist, and researcher. Today, she leads Lexia’s educational vision with a single mission: to ensure every student becomes a confident, capable reader. As host of the All For Literacy® Podcast, she brings her warmth, curiosity, and clarity to every conversation—bridging the gap between research and real-world instruction.
Exploring What Matters Most in Literacy Education
All For Literacy episodes explore what matters most in literacy education:
- The Science of Reading and evidence-based instruction
- Educational equity and literacy as a civil right
- Supporting students with dyslexia and language disorders
- Implementing effective literacy tools and strategies
- The role of advocacy, media, and policy in transforming instruction
Listener Favorites
Explore our most-played episodes—curated by the educators and leaders who tune in every week.
Dr. Liz Brooke dives into the national response to Sold a Story with Emily Hanford and Dr. Tiffany Hogan, unpacking what went wrong in reading instruction—and what it’ll take to fix it.
In a powerful conversation, Dr. Liz Brooke and Kareem Weaver explore how literacy, race, and justice collide—and what schools must do to close the gap.
Dr. Maryanne Wolf sits down with Dr. Liz Brooke for a fascinating look at early dyslexia screening, brain science, and the future of literacy for all learners.
Dr. Claude Goldenberg joins Dr. Liz Brooke to tackle the reading wars, revealing why the science of reading stirs debate and where bilingual education fits in.
Dr. Young-Suk Kim teams up with Dr. Liz Brooke for a deep dive into how reading and writing connect, guided by the powerful Direct and Indirect Effects Model.
With warmth and clarity, Dr. Shayne Piasta joins Dr. Liz Brooke to show how evidence-based instruction can transform classrooms—and empower every teacher.
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