When you think of literacy, what comes to mind? Is it reading, writing, or something else?  Our definition of literacy is often oversimplified, much like the limits often placed on the question of who is and who is not “literate”. In this episode, Alida discusses literacy equity with Ken Bigger, the Director of Thought Leadership at the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. A vital figure in the movement to improve and facilitate conversations around the future of literacy in the U.S., Ken’s perspective on his field is one built on a deep understanding of human nature and a profound hopefulness for change.Dig deeper into literacy with Alida and Ken as they explore:<ul><li>The difference between literacy and literacy equity</li><li>The pitfalls of approaching literacy from the perspective of saviorism</li><li>Civic fluency and inviting inclusive conversations</li><li>Why education needs to incorporate literacy in all its forms</li></ul>Important resources from this episode:<ul><li><a href='https://www.versobooks.com/en-ca/products/2505-the-twittering-machine'>The Twittering Machine by Richard Seymour</a> </li><li><a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-color-of-mind-why-the-origins-of-the-achievement-gap-matter-for-justice-derrick-darby/8296031?ean=9780226525358'>The Color of Mind: Why the Origins of the Achievement Gap Matter for Justice by Derrick Darby</a></li><li><a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/language-at-the-speed-of-sight-how-we-read-why-so-many-can-t-and-what-can-be-done-about-it-mark-seidenberg/12785604?ean=9781541617155'>Language at the Speed of Sight by Mark Seidenberg</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Proust-Squid-Story-Science-Reading/dp/0060933844/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=671372748842&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001601&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6153848402677488693&hvtargid=kwd-508007502232&hydadcr=22459_13497880&keywords=the+proust+and+the+squid&qid=1702352754&sr=8-1'>Proust and the Squid</a></li><li><a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-science-of-reading-information-media-and-mind-in-modern-america/18891973?ean=9780226821481'>The Science of Reading by Adrian Johns </a></li><li><a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-knowledge-gap-the-hidden-cause-of-america-s-broken-education-system-and-how-to-fix-it-natalie-wexler/12471984?ean=9780735213562'>The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler</a></li><li><a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-educate-a-citizen-the-power-of-shared-knowledge-to-unify-a-nation-e-d-hirsch/13705054?ean=9781799940722'>How to Educate a Citizen by E.D. Hirsch</a> </li></ul>Connect With Ken Bigger:<ul><li>LinkedIn - <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbiggera40pub'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbiggera40pub</a> </li></ul>Connect With Alida:<ul><li>Share your feedback on LinkedIn -<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw'> https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw</a></li><li>Order Alida’s book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! -<a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253'> https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253</a></li><li>Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff -<a href='https://alidamirandawolff.com/'> https://alidamirandawolff.com/</a></li></ul>Advocate for underrepresented and underserved groups in organizations with Ethos -<a href='https://www.ethostalent.com/'> https://www.ethostalent.com/</a>

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