Timely Talks with Experts
In these in-depth videos, nationally renowned reading experts discuss critical topics related to reading instruction, including what the cognitive science says and how to value students' home languages in the classroom.
How Children Learn to Read
Teacher and reading specialist Margaret Goldberg explains the science on how children learn to read and what that means for classroom instruction.
Teaching Reading to Children Who Speak African American English
Dr. Julie Washington, a speech-language pathologist who researches the intersection of literacy, language variation, and poverty in African American children, discussesĀ how to value students' oral language during reading instruction.
Teaching Students Who Are English Language Learners
Dr. Elsa CĆ”rdenas-Hagan, a bilingual speech-language pathologist with expertise in reading instruction andĀ Spanish-speakingĀ students,Ā discusses best practices for teaching English Learners using evidence-based strategies.
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