Empowering Readers: Student-Centered Strategies for Literacy Success

The Fall 2024 issue of the Georgia Journal of Literacy, themed “Empowering Readers: Student-Centered Strategies for Literacy Success,” highlights innovative methods and practical strategies that equip educators to enhance literacy outcomes. The articles here explore methods that blend research with pragmatism and directly address the needs of today’s learners. From fostering critical thinking and decoding skills to boosting reading engagement through diverse text selections, this issue provides actionable insights to help teachers cultivate empowered, motivated readers. Contributors share teaching tips, practitioner reflections, and research-informed articles that are structured to support educators in shaping resilient, skillful readers.