Presented by Denise Macias, Principal, Fedde Middle School, ABC Unified School District (CA); Dr. Claude Goldenberg, Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education, Emeritus, Graduate School of Education at Stanford University; Graciela García-Torres, Director, Multilingual Education Department, Sacramento County Office of Education (CA); and Caroline Davidson, Former Educator, Current Associate Manager of Learning Design, World Book
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 Maria Garrido Rojo, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Product Developer, Carolina® Science; and Heather Witt, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Product Developer, Carolina® Science
With what seems like endless AI use dominating the news cycle, educators find it hard to know which applications truly support learning and expand student knowledge. During the edLeader Panel “Improving Literacy Outcomes with AI: Lessons from Schools Around the World,” seasoned education leaders shared their success with AI-powered tools, including free tools like Microsoft Reading Progress, to expand reading practice, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps sooner. The panel took place on International Literacy Day.
Presented by Amy Siracusano, M.S.Ed., Experienced Educator, National Literacy Consultant; and Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Experienced Educator, Director of Professional Learning and Academic Partnership, Learning Without Tears
Presented by Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., Author, Educational Consultant, and Researcher; William P. Stropkaj, Ed.D., Superintendent, Keystone Oaks School District (PA); Shannon Varley, Ed.D., Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Achievement, Keystone Oaks School District (PA); Steven Ross, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Professor, and Director of the Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins School of Education; Michael A. Cook, Ph.D., Assistant Research Scientist, Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins School of Education; and Eleni C. Giorgos, Research Assistant, Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Moderated by Nicole Stephen, Senior Director, Professional Learning and R&D, William H. Sadlier, Inc.
Presented by Dr. S.G. Grant, Professor Emeritus of Social Studies Education at Binghamton University, and Co-Author of C3 Framework; and Dr. Kara Ball, Former Educator, Current Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Presented by Lisa Blume, Manager, Early Literacy Training and Development, Reading BrightStart!, Nemours Children’s Health; and Rebekah Duchette, RN BSN, Senior Program & Policy Analyst, Nemours Children’s Health
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Presented by Kenn Apel, Ph.D., Experienced Educator, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Carolina; and Victoria S. Henbest, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Experienced Educator, Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of South Alabama
Presented by Clarice L. Jackson, Literacy Advocate, Dyslexia Consultant, Supreme Court–Trained Mediator, Trainer, and Certified Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Moderated by Cherie Pye, Manager, Product Marketing, Voyager Sopris Learning