Dr. Katie Pace Miles, founder of The Reading Institute and a professor at Brooklyn College, shares insights from her work in literacy and reading science, with a focus on helping educators and families better support children who are struggling to read. She discusses her path to creating The Reading Institute and its mission to expand access to affordable, evidence-based reading interventions and professional learning.
Miles explores the science of reading, New York City’s shift through NYC Reads, and what these changes mean for students, educators and families. She also discusses The Reading Institute’s Science of Reading Intro Course and the CUNY Reading Fellows program, which provides evidence-based literacy tutoring to K–2 students while giving aspiring educators hands-on experience. She also shares practical advice for parents and caregivers and her hopes for the future of reading education in New York City.