{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Literacy Mindset","title":"Monique Boone's Approach to Literacy Education in Cleveland ISD","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b44e2fa3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1768,"description":"\nIn this episode of Literacy Mindset, host Jeff sits down with Monique D. Boone, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Cleveland ISD in Texas. With a powerful personal story—once a selective mute who struggled with reading—Monique takes us on a journey from her early challenges with literacy to becoming a passionate advocate for foundational reading instruction across all subject areas.\nMonique shares her district's strategic approach to equitable Tier 1 instruction, the importance of high-quality instructional materials, and the science behind reading success. From her roots in English classrooms to her current leadership role, she brings a deep understanding of what it takes to support multilingual learners, leverage edtech tools with purpose, and align intervention strategies across grade levels.\nWhether you’re an educator, administrator, or someone committed to shaping the future of literacy, this episode offers concrete strategies, heartfelt wisdom, and a clear-eyed look at the role literacy plays in every corner of a student’s life.\nKey Moments\n\n03:31 From Dyslexic Student to Literacy Leader\n09:03 Improving Instructional Quality in Cleveland ISD\n10:40 Challenges in Learning English\n15:18 Everyday Literacy in Action\n18:17 Integrating Literacy Across Curriculum\n21:12 Maximizing Educational Tool Effectiveness\n22:38 Critical EdTech Utilization Analysis\n27:20 Embracing AI in Education\n\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode:\nMonique’s story is real, relatable, and powerful—a reminder that our personal challenges can become our biggest motivators.\nYou’ll gain fresh insights into how rural, rapidly growing districts like Cleveland ISD are tackling literacy with intentionality and innovation.\nIt’s packed with practical takeaways on building aligned instructional ecosystems, choosing edtech wisely, and supporting students with phonological gaps—especially at the secondary level.\nYou’ll rethink literacy as a universal skill, not just the domain of ELA teachers, but...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6NQE-t3FMJOJ5GikcOBWKZ86_VsW02XrDwsypAO8MgU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDU3/MWM5MjRmNzQ0ZDEy/YThlYzdkNGI1Nzk0/MWM5Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}