Reading & Literacy K-12 Essentials Forum

Strategies to Create a Culture of Reading in Schools

Wed., November 04, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET
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School districts are under enormous pressure to boost students’ reading skills, from early grades through high school. Many states and school systems are trying to invest in research-based strategies to make that happen. But beyond the work of teaching key skills, schools face a broader problem: How can teachers and school district leaders ensure students are reading enough?

School districts and individual educators are taking creative steps to build students’ reading stamina and grow their reading volume, from classroom strategies to public campaigns.

Join us to:

  • Examine efforts to address the literacy challenges facing school districts around the country
  • Explore the implications of various strategies for students, schools, and overall reading achievement
  • See exclusive survey data on school districts’ experiences trying to encourage students to read
  • Get research-backed strategies and ideas to bring back to your schools and districts

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Event Agenda

2:00pm ET


Welcome & Introduction

2:10pm ET

Interactive Session | What Kinds of Public Campaigns Are School Districts Using to Get Student to Read?

2:20pm ET

Industry Perspective

2:30pm ET

Panel Discussion | Creating Classroom Routines to Boost Reading

3:15pm ET

Industry Perspective

3:25pm ET

Q&A | Kids’ Brains on Long-Form Reading vs. Digital Reading: A Researcher Breaks Down Implications for K-12 

3:55pm ET

Interactive Session | Building Students' Interest in Reading: What Our Surveys of Educators Show

4:05pm ET

Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways




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