In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer from the 95 Percent Group, onto the podcast to learn about the 10 Principles of Literacy Instruction. Together they discuss the need for explicit instruction, repeatable routines, and data-driven practices to enhance literacy education. 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 … The Science of Reading is crucial for effective teaching. Explicit instruction is essential for learning to read. Repeatable routines help students focus on content. Data collection must inform instructional practices. Evidence alignment ensures resources are effective. Implementation science bridges research and practice. Feedback on the 10 Principles has been positive. Leadership is key in transforming literacy practices. Top Ten Principles of Literacy Instruction Links of Interest: The Science of Reading 2.0: Implementation made easy Download the new book The Courage to Lead and make bold, sustainable literacy change happen today! 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. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, visit: https://www.95percentgroup.com. Links of Interest Website: https://www.95percentgroup.com Web resource pages: https://www.95percentgroup.com/insights-the-science-of-reading/ https://www.95percentgroup.com/district-administrators-toolkit/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/95-percent-group-inc-/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/95percentgroup Twitter - https://twitter.com/95percentgroup Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/95percentgroupllc/ About our Guests Laura Stewart Laura Stewart is the Chief Academic...