<p>Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.</p>

&lt;p&gt;On this episode of the podcast, Lori Josephson joins Susan to talk about her new book &lt;em&gt;Calling All Neurons! How Reading and Spelling Happen. &lt;/em&gt;Lori discusses her journey into literacy and how she saw the need for an accessible, digestible book about the brain science behind learning to read — one that would be enjoyable for adults and students alike. Lori explains what a neuron is and shows how understanding neural networks is essential to understanding learning to read. She also delves into the importance of getting everyone in a student’s life involved in their literacy development. Lori and Susan also answer some listener-submitted questions, prompting discussions on how to help older elementary students who lack foundational skills and advice for educators who work with students with significant cognitive disabilities. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Show notes:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#039;https://go.info.amplify.com/FY24_ElemLitSolutions_SORThePodcastContest_National_LPSeason9_Contest_Content-only_Optin&#039;&gt;Submit your literacy questions for a chance to win!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#039;https://lorijosephson.com/calling-all-neurons-how-reading-and-spelling-happen/&#039;&gt;Book: Calling All Neurons! How Reading and Spelling Happen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Connect with Lori:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&#039;https://lorijosephson.com/&#039;&gt;lorijosephson.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&#039;https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7mB8CxkW17sZlPmvcvh4FyVHI3?domain=linkedin.com&#039;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-josephson/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;X: &lt;a href=&#039;https://x.com/lorijosephson2&#039;&gt;@lorijosephson2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href=&#039;https://www.facebook.com/lori.josephson.14&#039;&gt;Lori Josephson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&#039;https://www.instagram.com/calling_all_neurons/&#039;&gt;@calling_all_neurons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Read: &lt;a href=&#039;https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-45803-001&#039;&gt;Towards a dynamic, comprehensive conceptualization of dyslexia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#039;https://nancyyoung.ca/the-ladder-of-reading-writing/&#039;&gt;Dr. Nancy Young&amp;apos;s Ladder of Reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Watch: Lori Josephson on the Facebook group &lt;a href=&#039;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XNTRf9Xzko&#039;&gt;Science of Reading—What I Should Have Learned in College&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quotes: &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;“I firmly believe that no matter how old you are, you still need to learn the same information.” —Lori Josephson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“In my mind, I use this equation. Knowledge equals motivation, equals active learning, equals resilience, equals success.” —Lori Josephson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Creating a literate brain is a team sport. Everyone needs to be involved. The parents, caregivers, teachers—they need to be engaged in an interactive way.” —Lori Josephson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Literacy is a civil right. It&amp;apos;s also a gift. It&amp;apos;s an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings with others that can be revisited and saved.” —Lori Josephson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Timestamps &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;02:00 Introduction: Lori Josephson and her Journey into Literacy&lt;br/&gt;05:00 The Motivation Behind &amp;apos;Calling All Neurons&amp;apos;&lt;br/&gt;08:00 Understanding Neurons and Neural Networks&lt;br/&gt;15:00 The Reciprocal Process of Reading and Spelling&lt;br/&gt;20:00 The Influence of the Cerebellum in Reading&lt;br/&gt;21:00 Unique Aspects of the Book&lt;br/&gt;25:00 Addressing Foundational Skills in Older Students&lt;br/&gt;30:00 Supporting Students with Cognitive Disabilities&lt;br/&gt;31:00 The Importance of Literacy and Empathy&lt;br/&gt;33:00 Final Thoughts&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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