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The Science of Reading Formula

The Science of Reading Formula

Di: Malia Hollowell
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Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula, the podcast that helps you simplify reading instruction, save time, and support every student’s success—without feeling like you’re running on empty.

I’m Malia Hollowell—a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of Playdough to Plato. Over the past 20 years, I’ve honed my craft, combining science-backed practices with practical solutions to meet the real challenges educators face every day.

Each episode dives into essential pillars of teaching success:

  • Smart strategies to meet the needs of every student without adding extra stress to your plate.
  • Honest conversations and tips to tackle teacher burnout and find a balance between school and home life.
  • Science-backed practices that actually work—saving you time and boosting student results.
  • Practical tips to streamline your planning and free up time for what matters most.


This is your space to find encouragement, expert insights, and actionable ideas to create a classroom (and life) that works for you. Let’s get started!

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Episodi
  • The Secret to Better Comprehension? Use What Kids Already Know with Zaretta Hammond

    The Secret to Better Comprehension? Use What Kids Already Know with Zaretta Hammond
    Oct 19 2026

    What if the real key to comprehension isn’t in your curriculum — but in your students’ lived experiences?

    Zaretta Hammond flips the script on traditional reading instruction in this episode of The Science of Reading Formula Podcast.

    You’ll learn how activating what kids already know can dramatically improve comprehension, engagement, and equity — no fancy program required.

    In this episode, we'll talk about:

    • Why schema matters more than you think.
    • How to help students “mix the new with the known”.
    • Quick ways to build background knowledge during your regular block.
    • How to make your reading lessons more meaningful — starting tomorrow.

    Show Links

    Connect with Zaretta on LinkedIn
    Zaretta's Book: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
    Join Malia on Instagram.
    Become a Science of Reading Formula member!

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    45 min
  • Structured Literacy Strategies That Actually Help with Dr. Lousie Spear-Swerling

    Structured Literacy Strategies That Actually Help with Dr. Lousie Spear-Swerling
    Oct 12 2026

    Helping struggling readers can feel frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this episode of The Science of Reading Formula Podcast, author and expert Louise Spear-Swerling breaks down the structured literacy strategies that actually move the needle for PreK–2 students. From spotting instructional mismatches to giving more effective feedback, this episode is packed with teacher-tested, science-backed insights.

    In this episode, we'll talk about:

    • What structured literacy really means (and why it works).
    • How to use informal assessments to drive instruction.
    • A smarter way to monitor student progress weekly.
    • The most common myths about dyslexia in schools.
    • How to build consistency across MTSS tiers.

    Show Links

    Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling on LinkedIn
    Dr. Spear-Swerling's book: Structured Literacy Interventions
    Join Malia on Instagram.
    Become a Science of Reading Formula member!

    Rate, Review, and Follow

    If you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.

    Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!

    While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out!

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    47 min
  • Teaching Writing is Essential to Reading Success with Dr. Steve Graham

    Teaching Writing is Essential to Reading Success with Dr. Steve Graham
    Oct 5 2026

    What if the secret to stronger readers isn’t more reading instruction—but better writing instruction?

    In this episode, literacy expert Dr. Steve Graham reveals why writing is often the missing piece in early reading success—and how you can use it to supercharge your phonics, fluency, and comprehension instruction.

    We’re talking research-backed strategies you can actually use in your PreK–2 classroom, even if writing always feels rushed, messy, or squeezed into the last 10 minutes of the day.

    In this episode, we'll talk about:

    • Why writing instruction is a game-changer for early readers.
    • How sentence construction helps build comprehension.
    • What SRSD is (and why it works, even for first graders).
    • Smart ways to teach writing—without a full writing block.
    • What the science really says about the writing–reading connection.

    Show Links

    Dr. Steve Graham's Faculty Page at ASU
    National Writing Project
    Join Malia on Instagram.
    Become a Science of Reading Formula member!

    Rate, Review, and Follow

    If you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.

    Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!

    While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out!

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    47 min
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