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Rewriting a Literacy Crisis
Reading scores have dropped to historic lows.
Something isn’t working, and the search for answers has never been more urgent. But is it too late? Across the country, educators are proving that change is possible. This collection of Heart Work explores how.
Library
Articles
Read more from voices in education working to understand and solve the reading crisis.
The Case for Knowledge Building in Reading Instruction
For every young reader, there’s a quiet moment when learning to read stops being about sounding out words. But what follows? Lauren explores the shift and reflects on how we move from the “reading wars” toward a model of literacy that honors both the science of reading and the humanity of why we learn to read.
Reading list

The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—and How to Fix It
Natalie Wexler

Reading Recess Podcast
Nicole Ormandy & Megan Gierka

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong Podcast
Emily Hanford
About the Host
Lauren Keeling is a seasoned education professional with a unique blend of experiences. A former broadcast journalist, elementary teacher, and principal, she now combines her passion for education with her love of storytelling at Imagine Learning. Above all, Lauren is a dedicated literacy advocate pursuing a doctorate in Leadership with a focus on Public and Non-Profit Organizations to further her impact on education nationwide.

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