In the premiere episode of Seed & Growth, Dr. Jacqui Virgil—educator, innovator, and Executive Partner at Cage Free Voices—hosts a powerful conversation with The Queen Bathsheba, a nationally recognized EdTech strategist and neurodiversity advocate. Dr. Virgil, known for her leadership in equity-driven learning and adolescent development, brings a neuro-inclusive lens to the staggering data point that has implications far beyond test scores.

Together, they uncover the root causes of this literacy gap—from systemic inequities and outdated pedagogies to overlooked cognitive diversity—and offer real strategies for change.

If you’re an educator, policymaker, or parent ready to challenge the norm and help every child read to thrive—not just survive—this episode is for you.  Continue listening to the conversation in Part I continued.

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