What does the Science of Reading actually look like in a secondary classroom? Ninth-grade ELA teacher Allison McManus joins us to talk about bringing evidence-based literacy practices to older readers—from decoding The Odyssey to harnessing the surprising power of syntax. We dig into practical strategies, the realities of teaching adolescent readers, and why the Science of Reading conversation shouldn’t stop after elementary school.

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Questions or want to connect? Reach out to melanie@storyshares.org