CLI’s 15 on Friday is our brand-new podcast, designed to bring you impactful insights in just 15 minutes. Hosted by our in-house experts, this podcast features candid, thought-provoking discussions with authors, educators, advocates, and changemakers who are transforming classrooms and communities. Each episode explores critical topics like: <ul><li>Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices </li><li>Creating Inclusive Reading Environments </li><li>Equity in Literacy Education </li><li>The Power of Partnerships in Education </li></ul>Whether you’re a teacher looking for strategies to elevate your classroom, a parent building a love of reading at home, or an advocate for equity in education, CLI’s 15 on Friday offers something for everyone.

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We sit down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders. Little Justice Leaders works to make it easy to build classrooms and schools rooted in social justice. Learn more at https://littlejusticeleaders.com/.

Ep. 6 Little Justice Leaders with Dr. Shelby Kretz

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We sat down with Caryn Henning, Managing Director of Content and Programming, to talk equity, the science of reading, and ways to make literacy a little more accessible for young readers. Download your copy of the white paper today!

EP. 5 Equity and the Science of Reading with Caryn Henning

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Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend, CEO and Founder of Logan &amp; Friends, joins us in the studio to talk about how the ECI Framework can change our approach to school, work, and life, and how we leverage the power of community and shared thinking to drive positive change in education.

EP 4. Innovative Approaches to Education with Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend

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We sat down with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow to talk about her journey as a KidLit author, how identity intertwines with her work, and how to know that Your Name is a Song (the book and in real life).

Ep. 3 Representation, Identity, and Kidslit with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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CLI Literacy Ambassador, Mental Health Advocate, and PBS Resident Librarian, Mychal Threets, chats with Dr. Diana Green, CEO of Children’s Literacy Initiative. Together they discuss his journey as an ambassador, the evolution of libraries into book sanctuaries, the importance of mental health, and how the three intersect.  Want more of Mychal? You can keep an eye out for &#34;Thoughts About Feelings Pod,&#34; hosted by Blair Imani and Mychal Threets, coming soon to a streaming platform near you.

Ep. 2 Literacy For All at Your Local Library | ft. Mychal Threets

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Priscilla Williams, Manager of Social Media and Promotional Events, sits down with Dr. Diana Greene, Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Literacy Initiative, to reflect on CLI’s past, present, and share where the organization is going! If this is your first time hearing about us, or you&#39;d like to learn more about Children&#39;s Literacy Initiative, please visit cli.org/. View Dr. Greene&#39;s TEd Talk, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfv_jn7nNvE" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfv_jn7nNvE</a>.To contribute to continuing our work transforming education, you can visit: cli.org/donate

Ep. 1  Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Headed | 35 Years of CLI

*CLI’s 15 on Friday* is our brand-new podcast, designed to bring you impactful insights in just 15 minutes. Hosted by our in-house experts, this podcast features candid, thought-provoking discussions with *authors, educators, advocates, and changemakers* who are transforming classrooms and communities.

Each episode explores critical topics like:

* *Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices*
* *Creating Inclusive Reading Environments*
* *Equity in Literacy Education*
* *The Power of Partnerships in Education*

Whether you’re a teacher looking for strategies to elevate your classroom, a parent building a love of reading at home, or an advocate for equity in education, *CLI’s 15 on Friday* offers something for everyone.