In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Office for 95 Percent Group on to the program to discuss 95 Phonics Core Program® is a K–5 phonics program taught to the whole class within the Tier 1 reading block. It is evidence-based, proven to meet ESSA Level 1 criteria, and evidence-aligned with the science of reading. The program builds critical phonics skills through explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction that meets students where they are and gives them the core phonics knowledge they need to succeed. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is 95 Phonics Core Program? How does it work? How will it support student success in the classroom? Where can we learn more about it? What do parents say about the program? What is the 95 Percent Group? What is the mission of the 95 Percent Group? The Science of Reading: What it is and What it Isn’t Phonics Core Program/The 95 Percent Ecosystem What is One95 Ecosystem? Why is it important to integrate professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system? How are schools and districts that you work with tapping into this ecosystem for their classrooms? What is the Science of Reading? What are some of the myths and misconceptions about the Science of Reading? Where can teachers and school districts learn more? About the 95 Percent Group 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 literacy ecosystem integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. https://youtu.be/qspqq4wHq6E What is the One95 Literacy System? Explicit and systematic literacy instruction, backed by the science of reading the evidence is consistent and overwhelming: explicit and systematic phonics instruction leads to better outcomes. Our One95 literacy system combines evidence-based instruction tools, resources, and knowledge into one comprehensive system—proven and trusted to help students master reading fundamentals. Links of Interest Website: https://www.95percentgroup.com https://www.95percentgroup.com/one95-literacy-products/ 95 Phonics Core Program LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/95-percent-group-inc-/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/95percentgroup Twitter - https://twitter.com/95percentgroup Instagram - a...