Parents as Literacy Advocates | Featuring Laura Stewart and Brett Tingley

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends.

In this podcast episode, Laura Stewart invites guest Brett Tingley to the podcast to discuss the importance of bringing parents in as partners and advocates for their child’s education. Brett will share her very personal story of how she became a leader of a national parent movement, Parents for Reading Justice, and how parents can be strong change agents at all levels to ensure educational excellence for all students.

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Chapters:

00:58 Introduction to Brett Tingley and Her Mission03:35 Brett's Personal Journey into Advocacy04:13 Navigating Educational Challenges06:32 Building Community Support09:44 Expanding the Mission Nationwide09:48 Parents and Teachers Working Together12:49 Empowering Parents and Advocates15:39 Creating a Professional Learning Community16:06 Literacy as a Workforce Issue18:43 The Importance of Early Intervention21:46 Continuous Improvement in Education24:26 The Role of Parents in Education27:46 Advice for Parents and Community Engagement

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Science of Reading 3.0 Book -https://www.95percentgroup.com95% Group Website -https://www.95percentgroup.comTeacherCast Podcast Series -https://teachercast.net/95percentgroup

About our Guest: Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart is the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group. She is a nationally recognized Sc