{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"Building Coherent Literacy Systems That Actually Work with Dr. NaTasha Crain","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2079,"description":"On Leading Engaged Learning, host Miriam Williams sits down with Dr. NaTasha Crain, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Marshall ISD, to explore what it really takes to redesign literacy systems from the ground up.With more than two decades in education, Dr. Crain shares how Marshall ISD is moving beyond fragmented initiatives to build coherent, aligned systems that support every learner. From incentivizing third-grade reading through the Read to Ride program to strengthening Tier 1 instruction and leadership capacity, this conversation highlights how intentional design, data, and community partnerships can transform outcomes at scale. Key Moments04:21 Read to Ride: Incentivizing Literacy07:59 Coherence Over Resources09:00 Aligning Systems Across Grades10:30 Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction12:00 Building K–3 Literacy Foundations14:21 Closing Early Literacy Gaps15:14 Supporting Diverse Learners17:52 Leadership Capacity First20:55 Ongoing, Layered Professional Development21:49 Data-Driven Decision Making25:45 Right Teachers, Right Grades26:51 Supporting All Learners (Intervention + Extension)29:50 Extending Learning Time32:21 Community Partnerships Driving ImpactWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode is a masterclass in systems thinking for literacy. Dr. Crain makes it clear that success doesn’t come from adding more programs—it comes from aligning what already exists and executing it with clarity and consistency.You’ll learn:Why coherence matters more than resources in literacy improvementHow to build a strong Tier 1 foundation before scaling interventionsA practical approach to redesigning literacy systems using dataHow to create global systems that serve all learners (ELL, SPED, advanced)Why leadership capacity drives instructional qualityHow to use incentives, like Read to Ride, to boost student motivation and engagementThe importance of layered, ongoing professional development—not one-time trainingDr. Crain also reinforces a powerful...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/COm0J9ARU3KGcauGxQ-Mm2-_cpvdEQFYg25DrjnaXk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNjRl/ZTI2ZjAzYjY5ZmY0/MzJhMjhlM2UwOGI4/ZGJmYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}