Literacy is a right for all students, yet many learners read below proficiency. Throughout the edLeader Panel “The Literacy Crisis: If It’s a Right, Why Is It Still a Privilege?” experts had a conversation about implementing practices that give students equitable literacy learning opportunities.
Presented by Octavia Gray-Essex, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Senior Education Advisor, Lexia; Caresa Dodson, Ph.D., LETRS Professional Learning Customer Success Manager, Lexia; Carly Waters, Ph.D., LETRS Dedicated District Success Manager, Lexia; and Jessica Stroven, LETRS Professional Learning Customer Success Manager, Lexia
Presented by Dr. Susan B. Neuman, Professor of Teaching and Learning, Specializing in Childhood Education and Early Literacy Development, New York University
Moderated by Cassondra Mantovani, Vice President of Revenue & Operations, Voyager Sopris Learning®
Imagine these year-end scenarios for your school or district: State testing up 22% across ELA and math. 37% reduction of schools labelled a D or F, with a move up to B or C. Moving from one of the lowest-rated schools in the county to the top 10. A first-time graduation rate of over 90%.
If we want our students to aspire to become teachers, then they need role models who share similar experiences and backgrounds. In 2022, more than half of all public school students were students of color, with many attending schools where BIPOC students made up 75% of total student enrollment. Yet only approximately 22% of teachers shared similar backgrounds. How do we inspire future teachers and retain those who mirror today’s diverse student populations?
Presented by Dr. Susan Stevens, Associate Superintendent of Academics, Greenville County Schools (SC); Justin Watwood, Principal, Edgar Allan Poe Middle School, San Antonio ISD (TX); Dr. Dawn Hooker, Principal, Alexander Elementary School, Greenville County Schools (SC); Santa Lopez, Principal, Davy Crockett Academy, San Antonio ISD (TX); and Dr. Shawn Bird, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, San Antonio ISD (TX)
Moderated by Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer, ERDI
Presented by Lauren Bien-Aime, Experienced Educator and Professional Development Facilitator, Learn It Academic Services; and Marybeth Jones, Experienced Educator and Vice President of Academic Services, Learn It Academic Services
Moderated by Nicole Magliaro, Education Manager, Learn It Academic Services
Presented by Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (CA); Dr. Antoine Hawkins, Superintendent, Evergreen Elementary School District (CA); and Dr. Kai Mathews, Founder and Lead Designer, The Liberatory Classroom
Presented by Dr. Karen Rezach, Director of The Ethics Institute, Kent Place School (NJ); and Lisa Yokana, Co-Founder and COO, Next World Learning Lab
Presented by Bonnie Nieves, Educator and Founder, Educate On Purpose; Jeremy Vrtis, Math Teacher and Technology Coach, Lyons Township High School (IL); and Paul Burzynski, Founder, Smartschool