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Timothy Shanahan
Veteran literacy scholar and educator who hosts Shanahan on Literacy; author and professor focused on reading instruction and policy, and advocate for teaching with grade-level, challenging texts.
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Oct 17, 2025
• 1h 15min
Season 2, Ep. 2 - Dr. Shanahan Spills the TEA on TEXT
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Dr. Timothy Shanahan, an experienced reading researcher and author of 'Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives', shares groundbreaking insights on literacy education. He argues for teaching students with grade-level texts, emphasizing the need for equitable instructional practices. He critiques leveled reading for limiting student growth and advocates for a balance of challenge and support in teaching. Shanahan discusses the benefits of whole-class instruction and highlights the importance of grounding educational practices in solid research. A must-listen for educators!
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