The Science of Reading and the Media: A Conversation with Maren Aukerman

Several esteemed colleagues and I engaged in a question-and-answer session with Maren Aukerman around her three articles for the Literacy Research Association:

• Part 1: The Science of Reading and the Media: Is Reporting Biased?

• Part 2: The Science of Reading and the Media: Does the Media Draw on High-Quality Reading Research?

• Part 3: The Science of Reading and the Media:  How Do Current Reporting Patterns Cause Damage?

Featured Guest Bio

Dr. Maren Aukerman is a Werklund Research Professor at the University of Calgary who focuses on literacy education and democratic citizenship. She studies educational ethics, how youth engage with information in the media, and the preparation of students for responsible citizenship and democratic dialogue, particularly in the context of literacy education. Previously, Maren taught in an elementary classroom and has a background in bilingual education.

Esteemed Colleagues Who Joined Us

• Debra Crouch

• Mary Howard

• Kim Marshall

• Hannah Schneewind

• Danny Stone

Key Questio…