The Secondary Literacy Crisis: Why Reading Scores Are Falling—and How to Fix It

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Too many older students slip through the cracks, missing out on critical literacy interventions that could change their academic trajectory. Join leading experts as they tackle the biggest challenges in secondary literacy education and share actionable solutions that work. This edWeb podcast explores key systemic challenges, including:

• The Missing Middle – Why older students often don’t receive the structured literacy interventions they still need—and how to fix it
  • Core Curriculum vs. Supplemental Support – Striking the right balance between teaching content and developing essential literacy skills
  • The Lost Group – How absenteeism, EL learners, and special education students are disproportionately impacted—and what we can do to support them
• Gaps in Secondary Educator Training – Bridging the knowledge gap so middle and high school teachers can effectively support struggling readers
• Building Comprehension – The power of vocabulary, background knowledge, assessments, and interventions to close literacy gaps while reducing stigma
• Staying the Course in a Shifting Landscape – How to navigate changing education trends while keeping literacy at the forefront

This isn’t just another discussion—it’s a call to action. Walk away with research-backed strategies to integrate literacy support into secondary classrooms, strengthen professional development, and ensure all students have the tools they need to succeed.

Don’t miss out—join us and be part of the solution! This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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