The Evolving Education Project
This podcast centers the educational joys, interests, passions, and inquiries of communities of Color. We make discussions and knowledge around the education of people of Color more accessible to families and all educators, and more inclusive to teachers, non-traditional educators, and to a variety of educational spaces. Check out our website to find out more! evolvingeducationproject.com
The Evolving Education Project
S2:E19 Interlude - Some thoughts on Reading Instruction, Literacy, and the Science of Reading
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses the complexities of reading instruction, emphasizing the need to center the experiences and needs of Students of Color. She critiques both the Science of Reading and balanced literacy approaches for failing to adequately address these needs. Dr. Nyachae advocates for explicit instruction in reading while also recognizing the importance of teacher expertise and the socio-political context of literacy education. She calls for a more nuanced understanding of literacy that goes beyond ideological debates and focuses on practical solutions for teachers and students in racially, ethnically, and economically diverse classrooms.