Kyair Butts
Award-winning Baltimore City Public Schools teacher. Provides insights into classroom practices and challenges.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
Bonus Episode: Knowledge: An Unsung Hero of Reading Comprehension
In this engaging discussion, Kristen McQuillan, Chief Program Officer at StandardsWork, Kyair Butts, an award-winning teacher, and Susan Neuman, a distinguished researcher at NYU, delve into the vital role of knowledge in reading comprehension. They reveal how a rich foundation of linguistic, cultural, and content knowledge empowers students to engage more deeply with texts. The speakers critique traditional reading strategies, advocating for a more integrated approach that fosters genuine understanding, especially for diverse learners.
Jul 12, 2023 • 25min
“Now they had something to write about” | Reading Comprehension Revisited
Join Abby Boroff, a first-grade teacher, Kyair Butts, a seventh-grade English teacher, Deloris Fowler, a former elementary school teacher, and Cassidy Burns, a third-grade teacher, as they dive into the transformation of literacy instruction. They discuss the integration of writing and reading, emphasizing how connecting these skills with rich content enhances comprehension. Hear inspiring stories of students breaking through barriers and discover the power of cohesive curricula that promote deeper learning and retention.
