The Science of Reading for Grades 4-12 with Katie & Jen
Welcome to the Science of Reading Podcast for grades 4-12! Your hosts, Dr. Katie McKnight and Dr. Jenny French created this podcast especially for 4th -12th grade teachers, literacy coaches and school and district leaders who need the information, tools and resources to grow students’ literacy achievement.
September 8, 2024
Reading Comprehension in the Content Areas
June 8, 2024
Building Fluency in Grades 4-12
April 14, 2024
Background Knowledge Means Better Comprehension
March 6, 2024
Building a Successful Summer School Program
January 30, 2024
The Science of Reading for Adolescents
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