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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Not only is it a new school year, but we are also entering into a new frontier in education. AI offers immense potential to help address our literacy crisis, but its benefits need to be considered alongside its drawbacks.. Read more from @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/t...

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America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem? | CNN Business

Reading levels dropped to historic lows during the pandemic. Now parents, teachers and tech companies are hoping AI can help solve America’s literacy crisis.

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

How can AI benefit struggling readers? By inputting a text & tailoring it to a student’s reading level. Doing this by hand for multiple students can take more than an hour or two- with AI, it can take 5 minutes. Adding complexity to scaffold and challenge students is just as easy and quick too.

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America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem? | CNN Business

Reading levels dropped to historic lows during the pandemic. Now parents, teachers and tech companies are hoping AI can help solve America’s literacy crisis.

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

One more new and exciting development from me- the new Handbook on the Science of Literacy in Grades 3-8 with Melanie Kuhn. This handbook shows the importance of a science of literacy perspective for teaching and learning beyond the primary grades,

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Handbook on the Science of Literacy in Grades 3-8

From foremost authorities, this needed work demonstrates the importance of a science of literacy perspective for teaching and learning beyond the primary grades. Contributors present cutting-edge rese...

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Many teachers in Districts across NYC and the country are using GreatMinds Geodes to teach reading. Read my latest working paper on how Geodes improved reading fluency and how implementation supports supported consistent and effective use of Geodes www.nyuliteracylab.com/geodes

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Although the focus on evidence-based practice may be critical for improving outcomes, it is not enough on its own. The success of any reform will likely depend on whether teachers find the approach feasible and worthwhile.. Read my latest working paper at www.nyuliteracylab.com/geodes

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

World of Words, recognized by IES research as having Tier 1 evidence for language development, is a research-backed shared reading program for Pre-K kids to develop vocab and knowledge in science. Find the lessons for FREE at www.nyuliteracylab.com/worldofwords

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

New school year, and lot of new (and some FREE) resources ICYMI Level 1 Geodes slide decks and lesson plans for teachers available at www.nyuliteracylab.com/geodes

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The best things in life are free… Like our First Grade lesson plans and slide decks for all first grade teachers using Geodes readables from @greatmindsed.bsky.social www.nyuliteracylab.com/geodes

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Want greater gains in fluency and comprehension? Our study shows promising evidence for using Geodes in first grade classrooms. The best part? All first grade teachers can find these supports here www.nyuliteracylab.com/geodes

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

NYC is now in Year 2 of mandated literacy reforms- and mandated curriculums. We spent Year 1 supporting teachers using Geodes readables from GreatMindsEd and developing lesson plans & slide decks for all first grade teachers to use! Check them out and then download! www.nyuliteracylab.com/geodes

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Many early childhood curricula/materials organize instruction around themes. Categorical organization, by contrast, presents info organized in a hierarchical manner, & provides a framework for children to incorporate new info into existing schema. tinyurl.com/2kpjzxub

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Designing children’s media: taxonomies as a scaffold for learning and attention: Media Psychology: Vol 0, No 0 - Get Access

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Children are natural knowledge-seekers- otherwise why would they constantly ask, “why?”? Read more from me, Tanya Kaefer and Ashley Pinkham on how text genre (narrative vs. informational) and the medium of instruction might best support their knowledge-building link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Is narrative in printed text “primary” for knowledge-building? An analysis of genre and medium - Reading and Writing

The purpose of this study was to investigate the materials supports, specifically the effects of genre (narrative and informational) and medium (print and video) on children’s developing knowledge of ...

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Learning does not just happen at school or at home. And so collaboration is key. Community members and institutions can support all children by promoting literacy opportunities outside of the classroom. #literacy #earlychildhoodeducation #education www.mdpi.com/3290588

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Laundromats (and barbershops, hair salons, etc.) are where communities gather. In order to meet people where they are, we designed literacy spaces where they go! Read more👇 www.mdpi.com/3290588

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Early literacy access is a social process, embedded in the relationships, activities and settings in the everyday lives of young children. Read more from me on how trusted messengers can not only provide literacy opportunities, but make them more relevant and effective⤵️ www.mdpi.com/3290588

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Proud to share my newest publication examining how local laundromats can address opportunity gaps in children’s access to literacy! @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social www.mdpi.com/3290588

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Susan B Neuman, EdD @susanbneuman.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

“Children are not going to be proficient readers if they don't know how to decode and understand the code, and translate that code to print… however,if that's all we do, we will lose.” Read more ⬇️ www.michiganpublic.org/education/20...

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Breaking down what new early literacy laws mean for my daughter--and all Michigan kids

My daughter has dyslexia. So when I heard Michigan was passing laws that change how reading is taught in schools – and educate teachers more about dyslexia – I was interested in knowing more. This is ...

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