Our EKC Global Chats series is a space for sharing, asking for support, and brainstorming together.
Each month, we will tackle a different hot topic in literacy with an expert in the field, and then join in some global camaraderie and discussion. It's free to join!
Chat: October 12 | 7:00-8:00am EST
Many of us became educators because we believe every student deserves access to learning and opportunities—but what does that mean when it comes to the texts our students read? For decades, leveled reading has shaped classroom practice, often determining which students gain access to complex, grade level texts. In his new book, Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives, Tim Shanahan argues it’s time to rethink this system.
In this Global Chat, we’ll explore the history behind reading levels, why keeping students in “just-right” books can unintentionally widen opportunity gaps, and how schools can design reading instruction that challenges and gives access to all learners.
Join us for a conversation that blends equity, research, and Dr. Shanahan’s trademark witty candor—and then meet with global colleagues to reimagine what it takes for schools to open the doors of complex text to every child. Heady work for an hour on a Sunday :).
Facilitators
Erin Kent