{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unlock 360","title":"S.5 | Ep. 14: Transforming Literacy Through Strong Instruction and Teacher Capacity","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1644,"description":"In this episode of Unlock 360, host Wendy York Davoud welcomes Eboni Massey, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Petersburg City Public Schools in Virginia. With nearly three decades of experience spanning classroom teaching, instructional coaching, literacy leadership, and district administration, Eboni shares her passion for building educator capacity and ensuring every student receives a high-quality education.\nEboni discusses Petersburg's ambitious literacy transformation, driven by the Virginia Literacy Act and the adoption of high-quality instructional materials aligned to the science of reading. She explains how the district is strengthening teacher practice through coherent instructional systems, professional learning, and intentional coaching while addressing the unique challenges of recruiting, supporting, and retaining educators.\nThe conversation also explores the importance of instructional frameworks, collective teacher efficacy, leadership development, and creating consistent learning experiences across every classroom. Using memorable analogies and practical examples, Eboni shares how Petersburg is building sustainable systems that accelerate student achievement while empowering teachers to bring their own strengths and creativity to instruction.\nKey Moments\n00:28 Eboni's Journey into Education\n05:01 Building Capacity Through Leadership\n05:50 Leading Curriculum and Instruction\n07:43 Transforming Literacy Across the District\n10:18 Addressing Teacher Preparation Challenges\n14:02 Changing Perceptions About Petersburg\n17:46 Building a Coherent Instructional Framework\n19:58 High-Quality Instructional Materials\n20:44 The Electric Slide Approach to Teaching\n23:33 Moving from 'What Works' to 'What Works Best'\n26:39 Developing Strong Instructional Leaders\n29:40 Leaders Who Shaped Eboni's Journey\nWhy You'll Love This Episode\nEboni shares practical insights on leading districtwide instructional improvement, supporting teachers through change, and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cNqF3jSAGeObZtB8q6Pl2slNau9sCDYLUTBh6wENuzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYjlk/YmIwNjIyZjk2ZTk4/MDUzMmEwNTZjMWNj/OWNjNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}