Enhancing Literacy Outcomes for Struggling Readers: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Directions

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

This edWeb podcast focuses on specific strategies or programs that school districts have found effective in closing the literacy gap in adolescent and secondary education.

It highlights effective strategies and programs utilized by school districts to address the literacy gap among struggling readers, alongside ongoing challenges. The focus extends to professional development opportunities aimed at equipping secondary teachers with essential literacy skills to support struggling students. Additionally, it examines state-level initiatives targeting low literacy rates among students, detailing specific interventions implemented in districts with at-risk learners affected by factors like unemployment and low educational attainment.

The discussion also addresses the needs of multilingual learners and the crucial role of literacy in reducing dropout rates. Successful interventions that keep students engaged and progressing in school are identified, with an outlook on future changes and initiatives aimed at enhancing literacy outcomes for all students.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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