{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OnYourMark Podcast","title":"Science of Reading and Real Change: Dr. Edie Sohigian’s Approach to Struggling Readers","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2337,"description":"\nIn this episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. Edie Sohigian, Executive Director of Elementary School Education for Sampson County Schools in North Carolina. Together, they dig into Edie's journey from major urban school districts to leading in a rural setting, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of each. The conversation unfolds around resource divides, leadership strategies, and the power of relationships in education.\n\nMindy and Edie get candid about current literacy instruction, especially the district’s big shift towards aligning teaching with the science of reading and the importance of high-quality instructional materials. They discuss how Sampson County is tackling support for struggling readers, building clarity and coherence for teachers, and fostering a culture where vulnerability and learning go hand in hand.\n\nThis episode is full of insights and practical takeaways on literacy, supporting educators, and what it takes to enact real change in schools. Stick around to hear Edie's vision for literacy five years from now and some personal reading recommendations to keep you inspired!\n\nKey Moments\n\n03:16 Rural vs. Urban Connections\n08:34 Collaboration Brings Transformational Change\n12:01 Student Self-Efficacy in Learning\n15:04 \"The Art of Gathering Insights\"\n16:46 \"North Carolina Reading Initiative\"\n21:27 Adopting Effective Teaching Materials\n25:48 \"Job-Embedded Support Strategy\"\n26:32 Early Literacy Through Close Reading\n29:42 Evaluating Tiered Instruction Effectiveness\n33:39 Strength-Based Literacy and Rigor\n37:28 \"Spectacular Leadership Lessons\"\n\n\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode\n\nThis is a thoughtful look at what it takes to lead literacy with clarity and heart. Dr. Edie Sohigian shares how Sampson County Schools is closing gaps, empowering teachers, and embracing the science of reading to give every child a strong start. From rethinking instructional playbooks to building trust and transparency, her leadership shows that change in...","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}