55. What Real Implementation Looks Like with Justin Browning, SOR for More

We all know the saying “when you know better, you do better.” But what happens when we know better…and still don’t see the needle move in reading outcomes?

In this episode of Literacy in Color, I sit down with Justin Browning, national literacy consultant and founder of SoR for More, to talk about the missing piece: implementation.

Justin draws from years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and systems-level consultant to show us how to move from information to transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• Why professional development often feels like “knowledge bombing”
• The dangers of compliance-driven training without follow-through
• How to shift from “know a lot, do a lot” to “learn a little, do a little”
• Why leadership needs vision, voice, and visibility to sustain change
• Practical strategies like micro-PD, flipped lab sites, and implementation teams
• The critical role of de-implementation in creating space for what matters most

If we want real change in reading outcomes, we can’t just play the game, we have to play to win.

Listen in to hear how schools and districts can create systems that move knowledge into action and ensure literacy success for all students.

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• Website: http://www.sorformore.com
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• Email: justin@sorformore.com

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