Science of Reading: The Podcast
Science of Reading: The Podcast
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S10 E9: From research to reality: Breaking down comprehension barriers, with Phil Capin, Ph.D.
52 minutes Posted Jan 14, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Phil Capin, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. They explore why recommended reading comprehension practices aren't widely implemented in schools, and what educators can do to change that. Together, they also discuss how knowledge building is foundational to reading comprehension, how writing is a powerful tool in supporting reading comprehension, and why we should s...