In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Candice LeConte talks with Dr. Susan Iwanicki, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Kate Engledrum, K–5 ELA Program Leader for Trumbull Public Schools, about the district's multi-year journey to strengthen literacy instruction through evidence-based practices and high-quality instructional materials.

Together, they share how Trumbull built educator buy-in, piloted and implemented the Bookworms curriculum, strengthened professional learning communities, and used continuous reflection to refine instruction. The conversation explores the importance of teacher voice, coaching, collaborative leadership, and data-informed decision-making in building sustainable literacy systems that support every learner.

Listeners will gain practical insights into leading large-scale instructional change, supporting teachers through implementation, and creating the conditions where both educators and students can thrive. This episode offers valuable perspective for district leaders, principals, literacy coaches, curriculum directors, and educators working to strengthen literacy instruction across their schools.