Episode 4: The Readers STARI Didn’t Give Up On

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What happens when struggling readers don’t just learn how to read—but start believing they are readers?In this episode of SERP Stories, host Dr. Kala Jones explores the transformative power of belonging, confidence, and academic agency in adolescent literacy classrooms. Featuring voices from teachers, students, literacy expert Linda Diamond and scholar Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, “The Readers Nobody Gave Up On” reveals how STARI helps middle-school students reclaim their joy, agency, and belief in themselves as learners.

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This episode was published on December 2, 2025.

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What happens when struggling readers don’t just learn how to read—but start believing they are readers?In this episode of SERP Stories, host Dr. Kala Jones explores the transformative power of belonging, confidence, and academic agency in adolescent...

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