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In this July 2025 Bonus episode of the podcast, Shannon and Mary explore Hugh Catts's article from American Educator about rethinking how to promote reading comprehension. In this episode, we break down Hugh Katz’s summary from research and trends in the field. We chat about how he shows that comprehension depends on interconnected knowledge and skills. We also touch on some additional points in Catts's article: how traditional skills-based instruction falls short and how better-aligned assessments can transform comprehension outcomes. Listen to learn why background knowledge, academic language, and content-rich curricula are essential for student success.
Catts, Hugh W. "Rethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension." American Educator, February 2015.
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In this July 2025 Bonus episode of the podcast, Shannon and Mary explore Hugh Catts's article from American Educator about rethinking how to promote reading comprehension. In this episode, we break down Hugh Katz’s summary from research and trends in the field. We chat about how he shows that comprehension depends on interconnected knowledge and skills. We also touch on some additional points in Catts's article: how traditional skills-based instruction falls short and how better-aligned assessments can transform comprehension outcomes. Listen to learn why background knowledge, academic language, and content-rich curricula are essential for student success.
Catts, Hugh W. "Rethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension." American Educator, February 2015.
LINKS TO THE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE:

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