Jamie Metsala
@j-metsala.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Literacy researcher, teacher educator, & psychologist; Faculty of Education - MSVU, Halifax Nova Scotia
Can't wait to welcome Nellie and Leigh to Halifax, and hear their presentation at researchED Atlantic Canada - Oct 25th at Saint Mary's -- Join us there! researched.org.uk/event/resear...
October 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Can't wait to welcome Nellie and Leigh to Halifax, and hear their presentation at researchED Atlantic Canada - Oct 25th at Saint Mary's -- Join us there! researched.org.uk/event/resear...
A new open access article in Annals of Dyslexia 📚 "Thoughts on the Definition of Dyslexia"—we offer a critique of current def'ns & propose a concise, evidence-based definition to guide identification and support.
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Thoughts on the Definition of Dyslexia - Annals of Dyslexia
The International Dyslexia Association’s current definition of dyslexia was approved by its Board of Directors on November 12, 2002. After two decades of scientific inquiry into the nature of dyslexia...
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August 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A new open access article in Annals of Dyslexia 📚 "Thoughts on the Definition of Dyslexia"—we offer a critique of current def'ns & propose a concise, evidence-based definition to guide identification and support.
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Announcement: researchED Atlantic Canada (Sat. Oct 25, 2025), "Better Together," will feature three outstanding speakers, Amanda VanderHeyden, George Georgiou, and Leslie Laud, supported by an amazing cast of presenters. Tickets now LIVE! www.eventbrite.ca/e/researched...
July 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Announcement: researchED Atlantic Canada (Sat. Oct 25, 2025), "Better Together," will feature three outstanding speakers, Amanda VanderHeyden, George Georgiou, and Leslie Laud, supported by an amazing cast of presenters. Tickets now LIVE! www.eventbrite.ca/e/researched...
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Brilliant keynote by Jamie Metsala discussing the Science of Reading, showing how Ontario‘s current guidelines for diagnosing dyslexia are at odds with evidence- IQ should not be part of dyslexia diagnosis #ReEDTO25
June 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Brilliant keynote by Jamie Metsala discussing the Science of Reading, showing how Ontario‘s current guidelines for diagnosing dyslexia are at odds with evidence- IQ should not be part of dyslexia diagnosis #ReEDTO25
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At #redTO25, @j-metsala.bsky.social is delivering a great summary of the history of reading instruction and the alignment and misalignment with research along the way.
June 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
At #redTO25, @j-metsala.bsky.social is delivering a great summary of the history of reading instruction and the alignment and misalignment with research along the way.
A failing system—Manitoba educators and families report a lack of effective reading instruction and interventions. When we do not explicitly teach the written code for spoken language, we fail far too many students. www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/0...
Manitoba review finds widespread dissatisfaction with reading instruction
Manitoba’s early “Right to Read” findings suggest a majority of teachers do not think schools are generally using effective methods to teach students to read.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A failing system—Manitoba educators and families report a lack of effective reading instruction and interventions. When we do not explicitly teach the written code for spoken language, we fail far too many students. www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/0...
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What about Writing? Looks like researchED Canada is filling another hole in the existing Canadian K-12 curriculum. Dr. Leslie Laud, founder of Think SRSD, will be speaking at researchED Canada Toronto (June 6-7/25). The Stellar Cast just got even better! #SRSD #cdned #ONTed #writingrevolution
March 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What about Writing? Looks like researchED Canada is filling another hole in the existing Canadian K-12 curriculum. Dr. Leslie Laud, founder of Think SRSD, will be speaking at researchED Canada Toronto (June 6-7/25). The Stellar Cast just got even better! #SRSD #cdned #ONTed #writingrevolution
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April 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Ontario's Right to Read Report with "its clear recommendations should have a significant impact across Canada. 🇨🇦 Children across Canada have a right to read and to the best evidence-based instruction to get them there."
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How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43)
Podcast Episode · Chalk & Talk · 2025-03-21 · 1h 15m
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April 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Ontario's Right to Read Report with "its clear recommendations should have a significant impact across Canada. 🇨🇦 Children across Canada have a right to read and to the best evidence-based instruction to get them there."
-Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social
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This was a great conversation!
Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This was a great conversation!
Check out this episode of Chalk & Talk! Anna and I talk about getting all students off to a good trajectory in reading - focused on instruction, interventions, screening, advocacy, changes in teacher support & Faculties of Ed. — and of course, some thoughts on math too!
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✅ Ontario’s Right to Read Inquiry Report
⚠️ Pitfalls of balanced literacy
📚 Importance of getting early reading instruction right
❓ Do we need a Right to Learn Math inquiry? I say YES!
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✅ Ontario’s Right to Read Inquiry Report
⚠️ Pitfalls of balanced literacy
📚 Importance of getting early reading instruction right
❓ Do we need a Right to Learn Math inquiry? I say YES!
March 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Check out this episode of Chalk & Talk! Anna and I talk about getting all students off to a good trajectory in reading - focused on instruction, interventions, screening, advocacy, changes in teacher support & Faculties of Ed. — and of course, some thoughts on math too!
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This episode was so excellent. Thank you Dr. @j-metsala.bsky.social and Dr. Anna Stokke!!
Other provinces shouldn’t need human rights inquiries. Let’s get moving! A must-listen for those in provinces where systemic change in literacy has yet to take hold.
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Other provinces shouldn’t need human rights inquiries. Let’s get moving! A must-listen for those in provinces where systemic change in literacy has yet to take hold.
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How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43)
Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Jamie Metsala, one of two content area experts on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read public inquiry. Jamie shares her expertise on the import...
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March 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This episode was so excellent. Thank you Dr. @j-metsala.bsky.social and Dr. Anna Stokke!!
Other provinces shouldn’t need human rights inquiries. Let’s get moving! A must-listen for those in provinces where systemic change in literacy has yet to take hold.
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Other provinces shouldn’t need human rights inquiries. Let’s get moving! A must-listen for those in provinces where systemic change in literacy has yet to take hold.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tsted-...
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Excellent episode with an extremely knowledgeable guest!
This was my treadmilll listen yesterday and was worth every minute.
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This was my treadmilll listen yesterday and was worth every minute.
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📢 New episode with Jamie Metsala dedicated to all reading advocates! Math next! Why are some provinces still using ineffective methods to teach reading?
❌Pitfalls of balanced literacy
📖 Structured literacy
📢 Ontario’s Right to Read report
🛠️ How to advocate
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❌Pitfalls of balanced literacy
📖 Structured literacy
📢 Ontario’s Right to Read report
🛠️ How to advocate
open.spotify.com/episode/15GB...
How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43)
Chalk & Talk · Episode
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March 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Excellent episode with an extremely knowledgeable guest!
This was my treadmilll listen yesterday and was worth every minute.
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This was my treadmilll listen yesterday and was worth every minute.
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Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com
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🚨 New episode drops tomorrow! 🚨
I talk with Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social, who was on the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read public inquiry, about how advocacy is changing reading instruction. A must-listen for anyone interested in education reform! 🎙️📚
I talk with Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social, who was on the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read public inquiry, about how advocacy is changing reading instruction. A must-listen for anyone interested in education reform! 🎙️📚
March 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨 New episode drops tomorrow! 🚨
I talk with Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social, who was on the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read public inquiry, about how advocacy is changing reading instruction. A must-listen for anyone interested in education reform! 🎙️📚
I talk with Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social, who was on the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read public inquiry, about how advocacy is changing reading instruction. A must-listen for anyone interested in education reform! 🎙️📚
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researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning
Date: Jun 6-7
Location: 230 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5
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researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning
Date: Jun 6-7
Location: 230 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5
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March 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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BIg Announcement: Leading assessment researcher Dylan Wiliam will be speaking LIVE at researchED Toronto (June 6-7, 2025). Fan=mous for "Inside the Black Box (1998)," is "Embedding Formative Assessment" is the go-to guide in the field. researched.org.uk/event/resear...
March 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
BIg Announcement: Leading assessment researcher Dylan Wiliam will be speaking LIVE at researchED Toronto (June 6-7, 2025). Fan=mous for "Inside the Black Box (1998)," is "Embedding Formative Assessment" is the go-to guide in the field. researched.org.uk/event/resear...
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On the Horizon: Our Canadian National Conference featuring Jamie Metsala, Zach Groshell, Daniel Ansari, Anna Stokke and an amazing speakers roster. researchED Toronto - WHAT WORKS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING - June 6-7, 2025 - will be epic! #cdned #ONTed
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February 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
On the Horizon: Our Canadian National Conference featuring Jamie Metsala, Zach Groshell, Daniel Ansari, Anna Stokke and an amazing speakers roster. researchED Toronto - WHAT WORKS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING - June 6-7, 2025 - will be epic! #cdned #ONTed
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Call for Proposals: We're Looking for Educators who Apply Evidence-Based Research in Classrooms. "Don't trust your gut, check out what works best" (Dr Jim Christopher, rEDTO24) Education Gurus can lead you astray. Send us a proposal before Feb 25/25 using this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Call for Proposals: We're Looking for Educators who Apply Evidence-Based Research in Classrooms. "Don't trust your gut, check out what works best" (Dr Jim Christopher, rEDTO24) Education Gurus can lead you astray. Send us a proposal before Feb 25/25 using this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning
A unique education conference bridging the gap in Canada between research and practice for educators, researchers, parents and policy-makers
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Canadian students have struggled to read and write. That stops in 2025. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
How Structured Literacy Will Upend Canadian Education - Macleans.ca
Canadian students have struggled to read and write. That stops this year.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Canadian students have struggled to read and write. That stops in 2025. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
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What's in store for Canada in 2025? The people, trends, ideas and everything else that matters in the year ahead. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
The Year Ahead: 100 Predictions for 2025 - Macleans.ca
The people, trends, ideas and everything else that matters in 2025
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December 30, 2024 at 3:51 PM
What's in store for Canada in 2025? The people, trends, ideas and everything else that matters in the year ahead. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
Hope to see everyone in Toronto in June!
December 18, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Hope to see everyone in Toronto in June!
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