Science of Reading Leadership5 Mars 2024

Empowering Communities in Literacy with Dr. Barbara Mullen

In this episode, Dr. Mullen shares her journey from public relations and consumer brands to the field of education, molded by her educator parents' influence. With a district serving a vibrant student population characterized by diversity, with 48% students of color and over 100 different languages spoken, she emphasizes the district's commitment to innovative practices and its strategic plan, Vision 2037. This initiative is designed to navigate the future of careers, technology, and the table-turning impact of artificial intelligence on education.

Dr. Mullen doesn't shy away from addressing the challenges faced by her district, where 40% of families rely on support services. She underlines the necessity of engaging parents and community members in the education process, reinforcing the critical role they play in democracy and literacy advocacy.

Timestamps

00:00 Transitioned from PR to special education advocacy.

05:27 Community of learners committed to innovation and growth.

07:31 Unanticipated effects of COVID-19 and AI.

13:03 Prioritize evidence-based practices and equitable engagement.

17:39 Struggle with word recognition, language comprehension crucial.

18:50 Emphasize trust in teaching reading to all.

22:39 Supporting diverse student needs through collaborative efforts.

27:26 Demystify education, and support families in learning.

28:34 Promoting math curriculum, engaging parents and community.

33:45 Practitioners prioritize research, literacy, and engaging families.

37:43 Promoting education and community for future generations.

39:10 Enthusiastic gratitude for sharing a personal story

Connect with Dr. Barbara Mullen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-a-mullen-ph-d-91bb4116/

Website: https://www.rhnet.org/

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