From his own educational journey to his classroom teaching and leadership roles across the country, Kareem has seen firsthand how access to evidence-based literacy instruction can change lives.
Join us as Kareem discusses the Science of Reading, the impact of illiteracy on families and communities, and why literacy is not just an educational issue but a fundamental civil right.
00:00 Breaking Point: “We have to save our child”
00:49 Meet the Hosts & Our Mission
02:03 Guest Intro: Kareem Weaver
02:52 Kareem’s Journey—Teacher → Principal → Literacy Advocate
06:21 Early Wins at Home vs. School Methods (three-cueing, units of study)
08:03 Gaslighting, Family Strain & Missing Dyslexia Signs
10:09 Operation “Save Our Child”: Leaving the System & The Road to Testing
15:59 Diagnosis & Relief: “I’m not stupid”—why a label can heal
20:18 What Schools Feel vs. What Parents Feel; Why Spelling Still Matters
24:52 Non-Public Schools, NDAs & Systemic Inequities
28:19 Key Legal Case & IEP Advice (set real goals, get an advocate)
33:28 Fulcrum’s Work + Closing Reflections & Sponsors
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