Literacy is one of the biggest education challenges and opportunities facing Michigan. In this episode, Venessa Keesler talks with researchers from Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) about what the evidence says regarding improving reading outcomes, supporting educators, and strengthening literacy instruction statewide. Recent EPIC research highlights the importance of high-quality instructional practices, targeted interventions, and literacy coaching in helping teachers strengthen reading instruction.

Topics Discussed

Michigan's literacy landscape Lessons from the Read by Grade Three law What literacy coaching research reveals Supporting teachers with evidence-based practices Building long-term literacy success for students

Learn More

• EPIC: https://epicedpolicy.org

• Michigan Department of Education Literacy Resources: https://www.michigan.gov/md