Norene Bunt: How to Solve the Literacy Puzzle

In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in literacy instruction:

👉 Should students read grade-level texts or texts matched to their ability?

Joined by Dr. Noreen Bunt, we unpack:

• Why grade-level text access matters for all students
• The risks of over-relying on leveled grouping
• How to support struggling readers without lowering expectations
• Practical strategies for:
• The evolving role of literacy in content-area classrooms
• How MTSS, Tier 1 instruction, and small groups should actually function

This conversation challenges common practices and offers a clearer path toward equitable, effective literacy instruction.

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Solving the Literacy Puzzle Book

Music by Aylex