Dustin and Ghazali talk with Katie Ludes to discuss reading instruction, the science of reading, and what it means to support readers across K–12. Our guiding question is, “How does the science of reading and learning impact instruction and outcomes across K–12?”

Katie Ludes has spent 25 years in education, including work as a teacher, reading interventionist, coach, and EL coordinator. Throughout her career, she has supported students and teachers across grade levels while helping educators better understand what actually moves the needle for students becoming stronger readers. In this conversation, Katie discusses why reading comprehension is the outcome, why content-area teachers play such an important role in literacy, how morphology and academic language impact secondary students, and why reading support matters for student confidence, ...