Lauren Bardwell
Like any good book nerd, Lauren Bardwell began her career as a high school English teacher. She earned her BA in English at Millsaps College and her MEd in curriculum and instruction at Middle Tennessee State University. Prior to joining NWEA’s Content Advocacy and Design team, Lauren served as the executive director for adolescent literacy for the Tennessee Department of Education and a principal designer for Odell Education’s high school literacy program. Lauren is passionate about ensuring students have access to high-quality instructional materials and assessments; teachers have access to ongoing, job-embedded professional development; and leaders have access to meaningful thought partnerships to improve instruction and achieve equitable outcomes for all students. When she’s not working, she’s busy hiking trails with her dog and attempting overly ambitious recipes in the kitchen, with varying levels of success. Lauren left NWEA in 2023.Posts by author
Guide
4 simple ways to apply the science of reading
“Science of reading” has become a ubiquitous phrase in education, but it’s more than just a buzzword. Learn how to confidently use it in your classroom.
Ebook
How to support reading at home
Literacy can be a big predictor of how a child will do in school—and even whether they’ll graduate. There’s a lot families can do to support a young reader at home.
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Reading differentiation made easy
MAP® Reading Fluency™ now includes Coach, a virtual tutor designed to help students strengthen reading skills in as little as 30 minutes a week.