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Here's to a new year of securing student success & learning outcomes – 2026 will be an amazing year 🎉

Wishing you a holiday season full of joy – from all of us at MindPlay.

In this episode of the Literacy Mindset, Dr. Sabrina Salmon, Senior Director of Exceptional Students at Tucson Unified School District, shares her journey into education and the importance of literacy in student success. She discusses the district's diverse population, the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), and the significance of early intervention programs.

Dr. Salmon emphasizes the challenges faced by students with literacy difficulties and the role of technology in enhancing learning opportunities. The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration among educational departments and the need for motivation in student engagement.

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Literacy Success for Every Learner at TUSD In this episode of the Literacy Mindset, Dr. Sabrina Salmon, Senior Director of Exceptional Students at Tucson Unified School District, shares her journey in...

MindPlay is hosting a FREE webinar NEXT WEEK (Dec. 10) to help you learn how to better individualize intervention at-scale to prepare your at-risk students for success.

As your first semester comes to a close, it’s time to take a good look at the students who haven’t made meaningful progress & craft a personalized success plan. Register: https://hubs.ly/Q03WGT1h0

This (and every) Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make education possible for students worldwide: our educators, administrators, and families.

Wishing you a warm & happy holiday from the MindPlay team. 🧡

In this episode of , Dr. Kathy Rollo and Misty Rieber discuss their personal journeys in education, the challenges and successes of literacy initiatives in Lubbock, Texas, and the evolving role of technology and AI in education.

The conversation highlights:
✔️ The importance of community engagement,
✔️ The need for effective phonics instruction to improve literacy outcomes
✔️Adaptive educational practices to meet the needs of diverse learners

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Leading Literacy: Community, Phonics, and the Future of Learning in Lubbock In this episode, Dr. Kathy Rollo and Misty Rieber discuss their personal journeys in education, the challenges and successes of literacy initiatives in Lubbo...

In this episode of The Literacy Mindset, Dr. Stephanie Howard, the superintendent of Midland ISD, shares her extensive experience in education and her strategic approach to improving literacy and overall student performance in the district.

She discusses the importance of curriculum changes, professional development for teachers, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

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Transforming Literacy in Midland ISD In this episode of The Literacy Mindset, Dr. Stephanie Howard, the superintendent of Midland ISD, shares her extensive experience in education and her strate...

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In this conversation, Eric Satterly, the Chief Information Officer at Jefferson County Public Schools, shares his journey from the banking sector to education technology. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in K-12 education, particularly in integrating technology into literacy instruction.

If you’ve ever wondered what literacy leadership looks like in a private high school setting or how a seasoned principal keeps teaching fresh after four decades—this conversation delivers both wisdom and practical strategies. Tune in now:

Podcast Personalized reading intervention system with screening, reading instruction from an on-screen coach, and a personalized library.

In today’s classrooms, silent reading fluency is often overshadowed by more visible skills like oral reading or phonics instruction. Yet research shows that silent reading fluency is a critical component of academic achievement, influencing everything from vocabulary growth to student confidence.

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