S4-01: Applying the Science of Reading at any grade level: Laura Cusack
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Kicking off our new season, Susan Lambert hosts this special episode with Laura Cusack, Executive Director of K\\u20138 ELA Strategy at Amplify. This dynamic duo sheds light on the pandemic\\u2019s effects on literacy achievement and strategizes how to make up for lost foundational skills while keeping students moving forward in grade-level learning. They also urge educators to make it a point to honor the diverse experience of their students during reading instruction.
Quotes:
\\u201cIt\\u2019s all about growing and learning.\\u201d
\\u201cWhen we get that diversity of kids in the classroom, we have to honor all of their experiences.\\u201d
Resources:
The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Hennessy
Speech to Print by Louisa Moats
Amplify Science of Reading Handbook (Primers #1 and #2)
Science of Reading: The Podcast w/ Louisa Moats Episode
Science of Reading: The Podcast w/ Nancy Hennessy Episode
Science of Reading: The Podcast w/ Laurence Holt Episode
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