Current research and insights in education examine a whole child approach to development. What does this mean in the context of literacy and social emotional learning?

In this episode of READ, Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb explores the interconnectedness of literacy and social emotional learning and emphasizes the importance of viewing these two aspects of child development as coordinated and interdependent processes. In this episode, you will learn about the

• brain’s reading circuit and the multifaceted nature of reading, from decoding to deep comprehension and emotional engagement
• role of emotions on literacy and whole child development
• environmental factors that impact brain development and literacy outcomes, highlighting the importance of creating learning environments that support equity, diversity, and belonging.

Dr. Gotlieb offers implications for supporting children at home and in the classroom through an integrated, inclusive approach.

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How should teachers understand text comprehension, and what are effective practices to facilitate comprehension, particularly for adolescents across all content areas?

Letty Martinez, PhD discusses her research on supporting adolescents and multilingual students as they engage with and comprehend text. In this episode, you will learn about

• Comprehension through a multicomponent lens
• Challenges and opportunities for adolescent learners
• Effective instructional approaches that facilitate comprehension and content literacy
• Implications for multilingual learners

This episode is a valuable resource for all educators, especially those working with adolescents, emergent bilingual and multilingual students, in order to make text more accessible and engaging and improve student comprehension.

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This episode marks a special LEAD on READ episode with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Dr. Rodriguez reflects on her leadership in education and advocacy, highlighting a lifelong learning journey. She shares NCLD’s vision to scale and expand advocacy efforts for people with learning disabilities in schools, professional spaces, and communities throughout their lives and across the world. In this episode, we discuss the following leadership insights:

• Maintaining curiosity and courage to deepen your growth and learning as a leader
• Encouraging openness to change for personal and organizational transformation
• Ensuring that spaces are inclusive and equitable for all people to thrive personally and professionally

This episode offers valuable leadership lessons and dives into the future of NCLD’s advocacy work for all people with learning disabilities on a global scale.

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