"Pamela Mason: We are telling our students reading is important. You need to be literate. But when do we actually model that? Samantha Laine Perfas: Literacy rates in the U.S. have been declining for a while now. Researchers have turned to various assessments to figure out why. There have been questions about the role of curricula, teacher training, and classroom best practices. But at the end of the day, we want to figure out: How do we help our kids read better?"
"Marty West: Marty West. I'm academic dean and a professor of education here at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Laine Perfas: He's also the deputy director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School, serves on the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts, and is vice chair of the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the Nation's Report Card."
Literacy rates in the United States have been declining, prompting investigation into causes and solutions. Researchers have used various assessments to identify contributing factors. Key focal points include curricula design, teacher training, and classroom instructional practices. The objective centers on improving reading proficiency and supporting children's development as readers. Education leaders occupy roles across academia and policy, including academic deans, program directors, state board members, and reading researchers. Emphasis is placed on modeling reading behavior and translating research into practice to help students become stronger, more confident readers.
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