Building Knowledge, Building Readers Panel Discussion: From Research to Classroom Practice

The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction

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What does knowledge-building look like once it moves from research into real classrooms? Following Robin Rubenstein's conversation with Dr. Susan Neuman, this panel brings together school and district leaders who reflect on how these ideas have shaped literacy instruction in their schools. Through stories from classrooms and examples from implementation, the discussion explores what happens when foundational skills, knowledge-building, reading, and writing are intentionally connected across the school day. Panelists discuss how a coherent curriculum has influenced classroom conversations, student engagement, and teachers' instructional practice, sharing examples of students building vocabulary, making connections across texts, analyzing authors' craft, and seeing themselves reflected in what they read. Whether you're leading curriculum adoption, coaching teachers, or supporting literacy implementation, this conversation offers practical insight into what knowledge-building can look like in action. Featured Panelists Robin Rubenstein, Director of Curriculum & Implementation, Lavinia Group (Moderator) Ruth Core, Learning Director, Clovis Global Academy Natalie Cantu, Grade 5 Teacher, Clovis Global Academy Carol Singletary, Chief Academic Officer, Storefront Academy Jocelyn Fernandez, Principal, Storefront Academy In This Conversation What changes when students read to build knowledge How content-rich texts lead to richer classroom discussions The role of coherent curriculum in supporting student thinking over time How reading and writing reinforce one another through meaningful literacy experiences Classroom stories that illustrate the impact of connecting foundational skills, knowledge-building, and authentic reading Continue the Series This panel is part of The Next Chapter in Literacy Instruction, a three-part series hosted by Robin Rubenstein, featuring conversations with Susan Neuman, Joan Sedita, and Molly Ness that explore the future of reading and writing instruction. Register to receive future episodes, exclusive video content, and practical literacy resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://resources.laviniagroup.org/redthread-events