Episode Details

Presented by Dr. Sherri N. Wilson, Former Director of Innovative Learning, Current Principal, William Dandy Middle School, Broward County Public Schools (FL); Dr. Geri Gillespy, Experienced Education Leader, Director, Industry Advisor, Microsoft Elevate in the Americas; Leigh Williams, Information and Technology Executive, Brisbane Catholic Education; and Allie Thompson, Former Special Education Teacher, Current Senior Marketing Manager, Microsoft Education

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Microsoft Education.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Literacy is the foundation for student success, yet many schools face growing challenges in providing personalized reading support while meeting increasing academic expectations. On World Literacy Day, join education leaders for an edWeb podcast discussion on how schools and systems are using AI to strengthen existing literacy instruction, support educators, and improve student outcomes.

Hear real-world perspectives from practitioners and education leaders from Broward County Public Schools, Brisbane Catholic Education, and across the globe as they share how AI-powered tools, including the free Microsoft Reading Progress, are helping educators expand reading practice, provide timely feedback, identify learning needs earlier, and deliver more targeted interventions. These tools can meet schools where they are—supporting and extending the curriculum, instructional practices, and literacy resources already in place. Panelists discuss strategies for supporting multilingual learners, scaling literacy initiatives across schools, and using meaningful data to inform instruction and school improvement efforts.

This edWeb podcast draws on experiences from school systems that have seen measurable improvements in reading achievement through the thoughtful integration of AI and evidence-based literacy practices. Whether you are an elementary through high school district leader, curriculum director, literacy specialist, principal, or classroom educator, you leave with practical insights and examples that can help build more effective, equitable, and sustainable literacy programs for all learners.

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