Driving Literacy Impact at Scale: Policy, Purpose, and Responsible AI with Joe Siedlecki

In this episode of Champion Every Voice, Jaclyn Wright sits down with Joe Siedlecki, Chief Impact Officer at Amira Learning, to discuss what it takes to drive literacy growth at scale.

Drawing from his experience at the Texas Education Agency, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and now Amira Learning, Joe shares a clear perspective on the national literacy landscape, the gap between policy and implementation, and how responsible AI can support reading growth without adding complexity for educators.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• What literacy impact looks like at scale
• Where states are making progress in Science of Reading implementation
• Why policy alone is not enough without strong implementation
• What responsible, purpose-built AI should look like in literacy
• How leaders can evaluate AI tools for safety, evidence, and results
• Why coherence, simplicity, and trust matter for teachers and students

This episode is for education leaders, literacy advocates, and anyone working to ensure every child has access to the support they need to become a confident reader.