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In this presentation, Dr. Washington will explore:<\/p>\n<p>* Why 8 out of 10 African American 4th graders are reading below grade level<br \/>\n* The impact of linguistic variation on reading assessments<br \/>\n* Practical strategies for identifying and supporting struggling readers<br \/>\n* How to distinguish between language differences and language disorders<\/p>\n<p>Following the presentation, Emily Hanford, Planet Word&#8217;s Journalist-in-Residence, will moderate a Q&amp;A session, giving you the opportunity to dive deeper into these crucial topics.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this chance to gain valuable insights that can make a real difference in your classroom or at home.<\/p>\n<p>9:00 \u2013 9:45 a.m. \u2014 Pastry Reception (Planet Word Lobby)<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2014 Program begins<\/p>\n<p>This program is part of the\u202f<em>Journalist-in-Residence Program,\u202f<\/em>presenting events\u202fin the\u00a0<em>Eyes on Reading\u202f<\/em>series, open to all and designed for those educators, policymakers, advocates, and parents who are immersed in the literacy landscape. 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