“We’re trying to get all kids to read and do it as quickly as possible, but as sustainably as possible. So that they have a fighting chance,” Kareem Weaver, co-founder of FULCRUM-Oakland, says in the latest episode of our All for Literacy podcast. 

Join host Dr. Liz Brooke and Weaver for a passionate discussion about literacy as a civil right and the importance of literacy as a foundational skill that shapes a child’s future. 

Dr. Brooke and Weaver dive right into the crucial issues that arise at the intersection of literacy, race, and opportunity—key topics of conversation for educators and leaders today. 

Ready to feel fired up and more prepared to bring long-term solutions to your classrooms, schools, and districts with literacy instruction that works? 

Kareem Weaver, Twitter @KJWinEducation

Liz Brooke, Twitter @LizCBrooke

Episode Breakdown

(6:58) Morgan State becoming IDA certified

(12:49) The economics of literacy

(14:28) The “Wait to Fail” model of assessment

(21:02) This is not political

(30:38) The three next steps

About Kareem Weaver

Kareem Weaver is co-founder and executive director of FULCRUM which partners with educational institutions to improve reading results for students. 

He also serves as the Oakland NAACP’s 2nd vice president and chair of its Education Committee, and his advocacy is featured in the upcoming film, “The Right to Read.”

Mentioned In This Episode:

FULCRUM-Oakland

The Right to Read film

NAACP Education Innovation

The Marva Collins Story

Podcast Episode—Literacy and Teacher Prep with Dr. Simone Gibson

Black and Dyslexic Podcast

The Right to Read Commission

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading 

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