95. How can school leadership development influence reading & student success? with Erica Beal
Mar 29, 2023
According to a new report from the Wallace Foundation, effective administrative leadership is key to student success. In fact, leadership was found to be only second to teaching when it comes to influencing academic outcomes such as reading proficiency. What can schools do to enhance the professional development...
94. How can comic books and visual media help kids enjoy reading?
Mar 22, 2023
According to Publishers Weekly, sales of comic books and graphic novels increased by 62% in 2021, to over $2 billion dollars. With their ongoing popularity among youth, can comic books help encourage a love of reading among students? Do comic authors write differently for younger audiences? And how might comic books...
93. Can poetry help inspire a love of reading in students? with Ada Limón
Mar 15, 2023
Poetry is one of the oldest forms of communication in human history. But is it still relevant today, in our multimedia, digital age? What values and skills do kids learn by exploring poetry? How does poetry contribute to students’ development as a whole, and how should it fit into reading education? Can poetry be a...
92. How can we close the reading gap in schools? with professor and author David Kilpatrick
Mar 8, 2023
Parents and educators alike are increasingly concerned about reading proficiency in the wake of the pandemic. According to a recent study by Amplify, only 55% of third graders in the U.S. are on track for developing critical reading skills, with at least 30% in need of intensive intervention. What factors are...
91. How can educators shift narratives impacting Black students? with filmmaker J.T. Royston
Mar 1, 2023
According to the Brookings Institute, Black boys in American K-12 schools are more likely than their white peers to be suspended from school or interact with the criminal justice system. Additionally, they are less likely to be enrolled in gifted and talented programs or have teachers who set high expectations. How can...