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146 | What Every ELA Teacher Needs to Know About Struggling Readers and Student Shutdown (with Natayle Brown)
Have you ever had a student who seemed determined to avoid reading, writing, or participating at all costs? In this episode, I sit down with literacy expert and conference host Natayle Brown to discuss what's really happening when students shut down in ELA classrooms. We explore the difference between true defiance and overwhelm, why struggling readers often disengage before they even begin, and how teachers can challenge students without pushing them into shutdown. Natalie shares practical insights about attention spans, dopamine, skill deficits, student engagement, and the Zone of Proximal…
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