Public education in the U.S. serves 50 million students — it’s too big to fail.

In Season 4, Episode 5, we confront the nation’s literacy crisis head-on, clarifying the differences between reading and literacy, why 65–70% of America’s children continue to read below grade-level, and how calibration across content areas and disciplines drives significant, sustainable improvements in student outcomes.

Join Donyall D. Dickey, Ed.D., and his co-hosts as we dive into universal literacy concepts (textual evidence, central idea vs. theme, inference, summary, etc.) with actionable protocols, real demo-lesson takeaways, classroom stories (from Brooklyn to California), and excerpts from Dr. Dickey’s brand-new book: “The Universal Language of Literacy: A Manifesto for Transforming America’s Schools.”

Tune in today on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Visit us at ⁠⁠educationalepiphany.com⁠ ⁠to learn more about our Pre-K-12 high-impact instructional resources, professional books, and professional development workshops and services.

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Join Dr. Dickey and his co-hosts in this engaging episode of The Epiphany Exchange Podcast as they welcome call-ins from educators, kids, and parents to address crucial questions about supporting children's reading proficiency in America. Discover actionable strategies to help all kids read on grade level and beyond, whether at home, in classrooms, or within communities. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice to empower everyone involved in children's education.

Tune in today—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Visit us at educationalepiphany.com to learn more about our Pre-K-12 high-impact instructional resources, professional books, and professional development workshops and services.

Check out the video version of this podcast @TheEpiphanyExchange on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or call 1-410-258-6443.

“Why can't kids read?” — a national question with real consequences.

In Episode 3, we diagnose this issue using the Educational Epiphany formula — decoding + creating meaning = reading. We review the 10 foundational elements of literacy and share practical strategies to close the gap, enabling students to access and comprehend complex texts across all subjects.

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, join us for a vibrant, informed conversation on phonics vs. encoding, vocabulary and word‑part instruction, fluency, background knowledge, and why decoding and comprehension must be taught simultaneously across content areas. Hear real‑world examples, teacher‑tested strategies, and stories of students who gained confidence and proficiency.

Tune in today and discover how together, we can resolve the long‑standing issues surrounding children’s ability to read — once and for all.

Tune in today—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Visit us at educationalepiphany.com to learn more about our Pre-K-12 high-impact instructional resources, professional books, and professional development workshops and services.

Check out the video version of this podcast @TheEpiphanyExchange on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or call 1-410-258-6443.