Heidi Anne Mesmer

Heidi Anne Mesmer, a researcher specializing in decodable texts, joins the conversation to shed light on their essential role in literacy education. She discusses how understanding decodability can revolutionize classroom practices. From criteria for evaluating texts to balancing decodable practice with meaningful comprehension, listeners will gain insights on fostering effective reading skills. Mesmer emphasizes the importance of active engagement in early reading, and highlights the need for collaboration between researchers and educators to bridge theory and practice.