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Who Says I Can’t Read? How Early Action Matters by Grade 4
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Too many children are falling behind—and the transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” around 3rd-4th grade is make-or-break. In this episode, Dr. Gwendolyn Lavert, PhD, shares her research, experience, and hope: how early foundational skills, effective interventions, and community‐wide support can help every child become a confident, fluent reader by 4th grade. If you care about equity, literacy, education, or simply empowering the next generation, this episode is for you.Podcast Legal Disclaimer
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Dr. Gwendolyn Lavert, PhD
Dr. Gwendolyn Lavert is an award-winning children’s book author, literacy expert, and global educator whose career spans classroom teaching, district leadership, and international training. She began her cognitive education work in 2003 while completing her PhD on cognitive strategy instruction in middle and high school students. After earning her doctorate in 2007, she founded a high-performing charter school grounded in her research on thinking skills.
In 2009, Dr. Lavert moved to the UAE, where she trained educators across Dubai, Oman, and Qatar, served as a university professor, and was introduced to Ayurveda—deepening her commitment to whole-child and whole-teacher wellness. Her career includes roles as District Literacy Coach, Dean/Vice Principal, Principal, leadership practitioner, and consultant for major publishing companies.
Today, Dr. Lavert blends cognitive development, literacy, and holistic education to help teachers and students unlock the unlimited mind.
Let’s rebuild literacy with brains at the center.
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Franchesca Thompson is the owner of Thrive12 and host of Everything But The Lesson Plan. With a passion for supporting teachers in and out of the classroom, she shares real stories, resources, and conversations that inspire educators to thrive personally and professionally.
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