Mitchell Brookins

Mitchell Brookins, a nationally recognized literacy practitioner, discusses a transformative literacy intervention implemented in a New Orleans middle school. He emphasizes the importance of a multicomponent approach, which includes structured vocabulary, syntax, and text processing instruction. Brookins highlights the need for intentional text selection and strong coaching systems for teachers. He also addresses the alarming statistic that many high-achieving students struggle with reading, and offers strategies to build confidence in older novice readers through effective, well-planned interventions.