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Dr. Mark Seidenberg: Student reading levels

Dr. Mark Seidenberg, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be available for interviews on Monday, September 14, from noon to 2 p.m. ET.

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Interview opportunity available: 

Monday, September 14, from noon to 2 p.m. ET

Reading levels have continued to drop since the pandemic, so what’s driving it?

Available expert:
Dr. Mark Seidenberg is a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He can discuss topics including:

  • Why so many kids are reading below grade level;
  • What the science of reading says about how children learn to read;
  • What research says about the role of phonics in reading instruction;
  • How falling behind in reading can impact overall academic achievement; and
  • What parents, teachers, and schools can do to help kids become stronger readers.

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