Hi listeners, it's Susan. Okay, I know our comprehension season just ended, but that doesn't

mean we're going to stop talking about comprehension. In fact, on April 15, 26, I'm leading an ed

webinar that goes even deeper into some of the ideas we've been discussing this podcast season

and in my recent plain talk about literacy

and learning presentation. If you'd like to continue the comprehension conversation and also earn

CE credits, join me on April 15th. Find out more information and save your spot now at Amplify.com slash comprehension Ed Webb.

I went to her house. Margaret was in her 90s and like I knew something very special was happening but I didn't know what.

And she said there is a key, but not many people hold that key.

This is Susan Lambert and welcome to Science of Reading the podcast from Amplify.

We've wrapped up our comprehension season and today I'm excited to bring you something that's

a little different from our typical episodes.

Today's guest, Dr. Teresa May, is a sociologist by training.

And on this episode, Dr. May brings the lens of a social scientist to explore some of the

past and present of dyslexia research.

As you'll soon hear, Dr. May became heavily involved in the literacy world.

She was mentored by the dyslexia pioneer Margaret Bird-Rosson, whose longitudinal research dates back to the 1930s.

And Dr. May is now the executive director of the Margaret

Bird-Rossin Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child has access to proper language

education. And she has fought for equity in education from local schools to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.

I hope you enjoy this unique edition of Science of Reading the podcast.

Dr. Teresa May, thank you so much for joining us on today's episode.

Thank you so much for having me. I really appreciate being a part of

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