SXSW EDU 2025
Culturally Inclusive Content to Empower Literacy in Grades 3-12
Description:
Just 17% of Black students, 21% of Latino students, 11% of students with disabilities, and 10% of multilingual learners can read proficiently by fourth grade (NAEP, 2023). Thus far, no one has cracked the code of how to engage and empower struggling readers to strengthen literacy skills beyond elementary school. We will discuss approaches to literacy instruction that provide equitable access for marginalized students: bridging the Science of Reading with culturally relevant content and digital accessibility, to enable inclusive and targeted interventions for underserved learners.
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Takeaways
- We can and must teach marginalized students how to read beyond the third grade: with culturally responsive strategies and content for older students.
- Equitable access to literacy will enable students to scaffold up towards grade level rigor, supporting their growth and outcomes across every subject.
- It is crucial to provide diverse, authentic, & accessible content choices for students in grades 3-12 to practice and develop strong literacy skills.
Speakers
- Louise Baigelman, Founder and CEO, Storyshares
- John Gamba, Entrepreneur in Residence, Catalyst @ Penn GSE
Organizer
Louise Baigelman, Founder & CEO, Storyshares
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