Why Aren't They Reading? Understanding How Implicit Bias Affects Student Development Webinar

This thought-provoking webinar asks educators to reflect on how their  own implicit biases might be contributing to the gap in reading  achievement. When educators rely on assumptions and observations without  objective data, they risk underestimating some learners and  undersupporting others. We explore how objective cognitive screening can  be used in elementary school to ensure all students receive the right  levels of support and enrichment for fluent reading.

Speakers:

Mary Robinson-Cohen

Superintendent-in-Residence @MindPrint Learning

Mary  Robinson-Cohen’s extensive career in education began in 1994 as a  History and African American Studies teacher at Princeton Day School.  Later, she was a Social Studies teacher with Middlesex County and South  Brunswick Township where she also served in administrative roles. Cohen  most recently served as the Chief School Administrator – Superintendent  and Principal – of Roosevelt Public School District. Under her  leadership, Roosevelt was ranked the number one elementary district in  Monmouth County by Niche…