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The Reading Brain in the Classroom — To the Classroom with Jennifer Serravallo

The Reading Brain in the Classroom — To the Classroom with Jennifer Serravallo

The Reading Brain in the Classroom — To the Classroom with Jennifer Serravallo

Wolf and Jennifer Serravallo on neural circuitry, the many ways to read, and real reading engagement — with full transcript.

Wolf and Jennifer Serravallo on neural circuitry, the many ways to read, and real reading engagement — with full transcript.

Wolf and Jennifer Serravallo on neural circuitry, the many ways to read, and real reading engagement — with full transcript.

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Jennifer Serravallo interviews Wolf from a teacher’s chair — in the show’s words: “what happens in neural circuitry when we are reading words accurately, the many different ways to read, and how to cultivate true reading engagement in children — and in ourselves.” A rare full transcript makes it ideal for PLC discussion.

Listen at Everand (38 min), or read the transcript.

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Evidence-based reading programs grounded in 20+ years of research. Created by Dr. Maryanne Wolf.

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Evidence-based reading programs grounded in 20+ years of research. Created by Dr. Maryanne Wolf.

© 2026 Nido Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.