Episode 1: Why Middle School Reading Matters

Episode notes

Why aren’t middle school students reading, and what can we do about it? In this debut episode of SERP Stories , we explore the adolescent literacy crisis and why middle school is a critical window for intervention. Hear from researchers and educators who are rethinking adolescent reading by centering motivation, agency, and engagement - without sacrificing rigor. Subscribe for more stories from the intersection of research, design and practice in education.

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