{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OnYourMark Podcast","title":"Strengthening Literacy Pathways: How Readers Are Being Supported in Haverhill Public Schools","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1985,"description":"In today’s episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Margaret Marotta Smith, Superintendent of Haverhill Public Schools, and Bonnie Antkowiak, Principal in Haverhill Public Schools.Together, they share how Haverhill is building stronger, more coherent literacy systems across grade levels, from early reading instruction to secondary literacy and high-dosage tutoring.Mindy, Margaret, and Bonnie discuss what makes Haverhill special, including its deep community pride, diverse student population, and strong pathways for educators to grow within the district. They also explore how high-quality instructional materials, thoughtful implementation, MTSS, and tutoring are helping more students access grade-level learning and build confidence as readers.Key Moments03:22 What makes Haverhill Public Schools special05:40 Growing educators from within the community07:40 Supporting diverse learners through cohesive curriculum and MTSS09:47 Why Haverhill was named a Spotlight District for secondary literacy10:20 Implementing high-quality instructional materials in high school12:13 Leading through teacher pushback with flexibility and support15:18 Supporting struggling readers with interventionists and co-teaching17:28 Building coherence across K–8 literacy instruction20:15 Using data to strengthen Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports22:52 How high-dosage tutoring fits into Haverhill’s literacy system28:08 Student investment and relationships in virtual tutoring30:02 Funding literacy priorities through grants and community partnerships32:05 A five-year vision for Haverhill’s literacy outcomesWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeIf you care about literacy systems, implementation, and making sure every student has access to strong instruction, this episode offers a practical look inside district leadership. Margaret and Bonnie share how Haverhill is aligning resources to priorities, supporting teachers through change, and expanding reading intervention so more students can grow with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5NydEFA_qXyiCW0KwnrKe3r-T7cwMW6JrfLozUoHRfY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjZm/YTE1ZjRlMjNkMDU4/MzI1MTBjZWJkOGU5/M2FiYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}