The Direct Instruction Podcast

How do Fluency and Direct Instruction Improve Literacy Outcomes? with Jan Hasbrouck

The Direct Instruction Podcast

Show Notes

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Direct Instruction podcast. My name is Dr. Zach Groshell, and today I am excited to bring you an interview with Jan Hasbrouck, the keynote speaker at NIFDI’s 2025 National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes. Dr. Hasbrouck is a renowned researcher and author with a distinguished career dedicated to […]

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