Reading & Literacy Video

How to Structure Lessons to Build Reading and Writing Skills

By Kaylee Domzalski & Sarah Schwartz — March 13, 2025 2:24
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Reading and writing are so intertwined that instruction in one is bound to benefit the other. Here, Dana Robertson, an associate professor of reading and literacy education at Virginia Tech, offers actionable tips for teachers on ways to intentionally incorporate both disciplines into their lessons.

Kaylee Domzalski is a video producer for Education Week.
Sarah Schwartz is a reporter for Education Week who covers curriculum and instruction.

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