107. What’s New in the Science of Literacy with Lisa O’Masta

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We spend so much time worrying about whether students will engage with the curriculum that we forget a really important part of the equation. Yes, students need to be interested. But what about the teachers? If the curriculum isn’t easy to navigate and fun to use, teachers aren’t likely to utilize all the tools and resources available. And that means the students will miss out too.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At the same time, sometimes the more open and flexible the curriculum is, the more challenging it is for students. Remember Whole Language Schools? Back in the day, we didn’t necessarily teach foundational skills the way that students needed to learn it. Instead, a focus on the science of literacy is necessary, just like we teach math–from a research-based perspective.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week on the podcast, Lisa O’Masta of Learning A through Z is sharing how her organization is leading the way for this new way of thinking about literacy skills. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tune in now!</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">About Lisa O’Masta:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a strategic change agent and leader serving the education market for over 20 years, Lisa brings her passion for education and commitment to effective student outcomes to every organization she serves.  As President for Learning A-Z, Lisa is working to energize and evolve the market leading, digital-first organization in service of K-6 students.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prior to joining Learning A-Z, Lisa drove the disruption of the core curriculum market and set the framework that has become the standard for creation and distribution of high quality open educational resources as CEO for Illustrative Mathematics.  She established and nurtured an exceptional team and community while always keeping the voice of the customer as the priority.   Additionally,