Reading & Representation: Confronting America’s Literacy Crisis

microphone June 17, 2026 by EdTrust
Duration 38:06
Episode Episode 7/7
Dr. Rogers and Tatiana smiling for the camera with the EdTrust sign in the background

America is in the middle of a profound literacy crisis, more than 60% of fourth graders aren’t reading at proficient levels, and the disparities are stark across racial, economic, and geographic lines. In this episode, we explore the science of reading, the importance of structured literacy, and how culturally responsive literacy instruction can transform the lives of students.

Guest: Dr. Jasmine Rogers, a national leader in literacy education; member of our Literacy Advisory Council

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