Written by Mary Howard I will never forget the moment I heard the words that felt like a cruel stab to my heart. As soon as I finished my session, a woman scurried toward me with a scowl plastered on her face. She identified herself as a special education director, stating in an angry tone: “Research shows that special education students don’t benefit from independent reading so our teachers are forbidden to do it when they’re in the room.” She walked away as abruptly as she came, leaving me to catch my breath as the full implications of an irresponsible … Continue reading Tackling a Serious Equity Issue: Voluminous Joyful Literacy Opportunities