Shining a (Glaring) Light on Educational Inequities in Reading

Description

This Reading the Room Discussion brings together a group of education stakeholders with a shared interest and expertise in improving literacy outcomes for students who are historically disadvantaged. Panelists present data illustrating some of the most glaring problems with educational inequity in reading, and discuss approaches for building educational equity through policy, partnerships, and practice.

MODERATOR:
Dr. Hank Fien, BU Wheelock, National Center on Improving Literacy

PANELISTS:
Dr. Lakeisha Johnson, Florida State University
Dr. Lillian Duran, University of Oregon
Dr. Kymyona Burk, ExcelinEd

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