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Episode 111: Rethinking Literacy Through Community Collaboration

Episode Summary: What if libraries played a central role in transforming literacy instruction? In this Changemaker Voices episode, Jenny Emery Davidson shares how a rural community library became a hub for science-of-reading-aligned professional learning, teacher collaboration, and joyful literacy advocacy. This conversation will inspire educators and leaders to rethink how communities can help build a true social fabric of literacy. Guest Jenny Emery Davidson Executive Director, The Community Library (Ketchum, Idaho) Topics Discussed • Libraries as community-based literacy leaders • Supporting teachers through collaboration, not mandates • Professional learning grounded in the science of reading • Literacy access and equity in rural communities • Creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences for educators and students • Building a “social fabric of literacy” beyond schools Organizations & Programs Mentioned • The Community Library (Ketchum, ID) https://comlib.org • The Community Library Literacy Summit A multi-day professional learning experience for Idaho educators focused on the science of reading and literacy instruction https://comlib.org/literacy-summit • University of Idaho (Moscow, ID) https://www.uidaho.edu Scholars & Literacy Leaders Referenced • Dr. Louisa Moats https://www.louisamoats.com • Dr. Anita Archer https://explicitinstruction.org • Dr. Carol Tolman https://drcaroltolman.com/ • Dr. Antonio Fierro https://readinguniverse.org/contribut... • Dr. Sally Brown (College of Idaho) https://collegeofidaho.edu/people/sal... Books & Resources Mentioned • Speech to Print – Louisa Moats https://products.brookespublishing.co... • Idaho Dyslexia Handbook https://www.sde.idaho.gov/wp-content/... • Sold a Story (Podcast by Emily Hanford) https://features.apmreports.org/sold-... ▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube.    • Episode 111 Rethinking Literacy Through Co...   If this episode resonates with you, share it with a colleague or community leader—and consider how your own community might help build a stronger social fabric of literacy. 💬 Want more insights like this? Subscribe to the Literacy Talks Podcast Digest (https://readinghorizons.com/literacyt...) for episode recaps, resources, and teaching takeaways delivered straight to your inbox! Do you teach Structured Literacy in a K–3 setting? Sign up for a free license of Reading Horizons Discovery® LIVE and start teaching right away—no setup, no hassle. Sign-up Now (https://readinghorizons.com/lp/educat...) . Coming Soon: Reading Horizons Ascend™ From Pre-K readiness to advanced fluency, Ascend™ offers a consistent, needs-based reading experience across every grade, tier, and model—so every student can build mastery, one skill at a time. Learn More (https://readinghorizons.com/reading-c...) .