Summer 鈥�25 Rewind: The missing link in reading comprehension, with Anne Lucas
In this rewind episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, we revisit a Season 1 conversation between host Susan Lambert and Anne Lucas, former curriculum director and current associate vice president of product, literacy suite initiatives and supplementals at Amplify, on the complexities of reading comprehension. Together they dive into the complex nature of comprehension and why it鈥檚 so difficult to teach.
Meet our guest(s):
Anne Lucas
As the current associate vice president for Amplify鈥檚 supplemental programs, Anne Lucas鈥檚 mission is to create digital reading programs that not only help students learn critical reading skills, but also save teachers time and extend their reach in the classroom. As a former teacher and administrator, Anne understands firsthand that classroom time is both precious and sacred, and that any digital tool that is brought into a classroom must be an effective one. She enjoys working with teachers and students of all grade levels, though she began her career as a kindergarten teacher, so it will always hold a special place in her heart.
Meet our host, Susan Lambert
Susan Lambert is Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at 小萝莉影视and host of Science of Reading: The Podcast. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating high-quality learning environments using evidence-based practices. Lambert is a mom of four, a grandma of four, a world traveler, and a collector of stories.
As the host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Lambert explores the increasing body of scientific research around how reading is best taught. A former classroom teacher, administrator, and curriculum developer, she’s dedicated to turning theory into best practices that educators can put right to use in the classroom, and to showcasing national models of reading instruction excellence.
