RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8 -- Rendered At Wed, 27 May 2026 18:24:14 +0000 CLI's Fifteen on Friday https://redcircle.com/shows/clis-fifteen-on-friday en-US All rights reserved. Children's Literacy Initiative *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. a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8 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. 

]]> episodic no Children's Literacy Initiative jhudson@cli.org no full Ep. 6 Little Justice Leaders with Dr. Shelby Kretz Ep. 6 Little Justice Leaders with Dr. Shelby Kretz 6 1 Children's Literacy Initiative 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/.

]]> <p>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. </p><p>Learn more at https://littlejusticeleaders.com/.</p> 9e21e6a2-498a-4fd1-b224-53bd15b43845 https://redcircle.com/shows/a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8/episodes/445cbfdb-eed4-4a0a-a441-e3274ea188fc Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:16 +0000 1083 no full EP. 5 Equity and the Science of Reading with Caryn Henning EP. 5 Equity and the Science of Reading with Caryn Henning 5 1 Children's Literacy Initiative 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!

]]> <p>We sat down with Caryn Henning, Managing Director of <span>Content and Programming, to talk equity, the science of reading, and ways to make literacy a little more accessible for young readers.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Download your copy of the white paper today!</span></p> 80a0975c-5a98-4626-81c8-59e55132d12d https://cli.org/2024/11/20/equity-and-the-science-of-reading/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:47:54 +0000 485 no full EP 4. Innovative Approaches to Education with Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend EP 4. Innovative Approaches to Education with Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend Children's Literacy Initiative Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend, CEO and Founder of Logan & 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.

]]> <p>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.</p> 5daadf27-a710-4a2a-bd25-98edad0ae31f https://redcircle.com/shows/a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8/episodes/ee5e721f-d4c2-414f-84db-c7b529a7faac Fri, 02 May 2025 16:28:15 +0000 1009 no full Ep. 3 Representation, Identity, and Kidslit with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Ep. 3 Representation, Identity, and Kidslit with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow 3 1 Children's Literacy Initiative 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).

]]> <p>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 <em>Your Name is a Song </em>(the book and in real life).</p> 53b610de-79c8-488d-97c5-19335acec4ac https://redcircle.com/shows/a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8/episodes/d0828209-0189-4caa-a47e-c9e728fcb59b Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 651 no full Ep. 2 Literacy For All at Your Local Library | ft. Mychal Threets Ep. 2 Literacy For All at Your Local Library | ft. Mychal Threets Children's Literacy Initiative 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 "Thoughts About Feelings Pod," hosted by Blair Imani and Mychal Threets, coming soon to a streaming platform near you.

]]> <p><strong>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. </strong><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p> a13a3ead-e8f0-440b-b4ac-097e8a2ddc13 https://redcircle.com/shows/a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8/episodes/89ea3be0-43eb-426b-ad25-7ba91902eebc Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 758 no full Ep. 1 Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Headed | 35 Years of CLI Ep. 1 Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Headed | 35 Years of CLI 1 1 Children's Literacy Initiative 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'd like to learn more about Children's Literacy Initiative, please visit cli.org/.

View Dr. Greene's TEd Talk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfv_jn7nNvE.

To contribute to continuing our work transforming education, you can visit: cli.org/donate

]]> <p><strong>Priscilla Williams</strong>, Manager of Social Media and Promotional Events, sits down with <strong>Dr. Diana Greene, Chief Executive Officer</strong> 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/. </p><p>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>.</p><p>To contribute to continuing our work transforming education, you can visit: cli.org/donate</p> 3562726a-d995-4c1c-913f-2289abeddcab https://redcircle.com/shows/a675df3d-b42c-4df3-88e2-b61562c323a8/episodes/80285fab-3e79-4008-bf9d-12ed1355c9c4 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 1106 no