5 Years of READ: Reflections and Predictions in SoR and Education
Jan 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 64
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Episode description
The READ Podcast celebrates its 5th anniversary in research, education, and advocacy with distinguished professor and researcher in literacy, Devin Kearns, PhD. A longtime friend and advisory board member of The Windward Institute, Dr. Kearns and host, Dr. Danielle Gomez, reflect on the evolution of the Science of Reading (SoR) and its impact on educational practices over the past five years. In this episode, you will learn about
- the key headlines in research around the Science of Reading.
- trends in the needs and questions about reading from educators.
- a focus on data-driven decision making to refine instructional approaches.
- an outlook for the future of the SoR in education.
At the end, Dr. Kearns emphasizes, "Stay the course. Check the data." This episode offers reflections and insights for the future of reading research and implementation across school settings for 2025 and beyond.
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