Welcome to Literacy with Laura, the first in a professional development series featuring Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer from the 95 Percent Group. In this inaugural episode, Laura tackles one of the most common questions about the Science of Reading: Is it just a fad? Laura explains that unlike educational trends of the past, the Science of Reading represents a vast interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research spanning five decades and multiple disciplines. She clarifies that it's not just about phonics instruction, but rather a comprehensive approach that informs all aspects of reading and writing development.

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<h2>Conversation Takeaways</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>The science of reading is a comprehensive body of research.</li>
 	<li>Phonics is a crucial part of the science of reading.</li>
 	<li>Implementation science is key to bridging knowledge and practice.</li>
 	<li>Teaching involves both science and art.</li>
 	<li>Evidence-based practices must be deeply rooted in research.</li>
 	<li>The science of reading encompasses multiple disciplines.</li>
 	<li>Professional development is essential for educators.</li>
 	<li>Resources are available for further exploration of the science of reading.</li>
 	<li>Educators should continue to share their passions with students.</li>
</ul><br/>
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<h2>Chapters</h2>
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 	<li>00:00 Introduction to Literacy with Laura</li>
 	<li>01:28 Understanding the Science of Reading</li>
 	<li>07:04 Evidence-Based Practices in Education</li>
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<h2><strong>About our Guests</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Laura Stewart</strong></h3>
Laura Stewart is the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group. She is a nationally recognized Science of Reading and Structured Literacy advocate who has dedicated her career to improving literacy achievement at leading education companies. Stewart has more than 25 years of academic leadership experience. Most recently, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer for The Reading League and Chief Academic Officer for professional development with the Highlights Education Group. Other key education roles include vice president of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and Zaner-Bloser, school district administrator and adjunct professor.

She is the author of several training guides and training workshops, as well as 12 children’s books, and the co-author of <em>The Everything Guide to Informational Text, K-2: Best Texts, Best Practices</em> (Corwin Press, 2014). She serves on several advisory boards, including The Path Forward for Teacher Preparation and Licensure in Early Literacy.
<h2><strong>About the 95 Percent Group</strong></h2>
95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 Literacy Ecosystem™ integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, visit: <a href="https://www.95percentgroup.com">https://www.95percentgroup.com</a>.
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<h3><strong>Books Mentioned in this Episode</strong></h3>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://info.95percentgroup.com/sor-guide-to-intervention?utm_campaign=15110223-Teachers-Cast-Summer-Podcast-Series-July-2025&utm_source=Teacher-Cast-Podcast-Series&utm_content=sor-guide-to-intervention"><span style="font-weight: 400">Science of Reading Guide to Intervention</span></a></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://info.95percentgroup.com/courage-to-lead-ebook?utm_campaign=15110223-Teachers-Cast-Summer-Podcast-Series-July-2025&utm_source=Teacher-Cast-Podcast-Series&utm_content=courage-to-lead-ebook"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Courage to Lead Literacy</span></a></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://info.95percentgroup.com/sor-ebook?utm_campaign=15110223-Teachers-Cast-Summer-Podcast-Series-July-2025&utm_source=Teacher-Cast-Podcast-Series&utm_content=SOR-eBook"><span style="font-weight: 400">Science of Reading 2.0</span></a></li>
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