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The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction: Building Knowledge, Building Readers with Dr. Susan Neuman

The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction: Building Knowledge, Building Readers with Dr. Susan Neuman

The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction
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In this episode of The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction, Lavinia Group's Director of Curriculum, Robin Rubenstein, sits down with Dr. Susan Neuman to explore why fluent reading alone doesn't guarantee comprehension, and why knowledge building is essential for helping students truly understand what they read. Together, they discuss the research behind vocabulary, background knowledge, and content-rich instruction, and what it means to integrate foundational skills with meaningful learning. In the second part of Episode 1, you'll hear from a panel of school leaders and classroom teachers who share what knowledge-building instruction looks like in practice, offering real classroom examples, implementation insights, and lessons learned along the way. Want even more resources? Register to receive future episodes, exclusive video content, and practical literacy resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://resources.laviniagroup.org/redthread-events