
Host Dr. Jake Downs is joined by Dr. Katherine O’Donnell, an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah, to discuss her research on student outcomes in states following the implementation of science of reading legislation. 03:02 Historical Context: Reading First Era 09:37 Mississippi’s Science of Reading Legislation 17:02 Comparative Analysis of State Outcomes 29:08 Impact on Special Education and ELL Students 34:58 Implementation Takes Time 39:48 Why Did the ‘Advanced’ Category on NAEP balloon? 42:56 NAEP SOR Outcomes as ‘Matthew Effects’ 48:26 Jake’s Take Capitalizing on Advantages