There is a reading crisis in America. Reading scores are dropping and 40% of students nationwide don’t read at grade level. Something must urgently be done.
Presented by Alex Kajitani, National Teacher of the Year Finalist and Best-Selling Author; and Nina Dixon-Mauricia, Senior Director, Digital Implementation, CORE Learning
Moderated by Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Presented by Erskine Glover, Superintendent, Hillside Public Schools (NJ); Dr. Kelli Cedo, Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I, Norfolk Public Schools (VA); Tracey Allen, Family Operations Coordinator, Camden City School District (NJ); and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Moderated by Dwaine Millard, SVP, National Sales & Partnerships, Scholastic
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, Reading Science Academy; and Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
A superintendent’s or principal’s role in fostering early literacy extends beyond setting a budget for materials and hiring the right teachers. They play a critical role in setting priorities, providing proper coaching for teachers, and ensuring equitable access. During the edLeader Panel “Supporting Literacy Success as a K-5 Leader,” education leaders detailed key practices for superintendents and principals to ensure effective literacy programs in their schools.
Presented by Dr. Brenda (Bren) Elliott, District Transformation Officer, The Innovation Project; and Kerri Larkin, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Presented by Anne Valvoda, Education Consultant, Curriculum Specialist; and Roxanne Thompson, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Learning Without Tears
Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor and Senior Associate Dean, School of Education, University of California, Irvine
Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Professor and Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, University of Texas at Austin