"You want to have a clear set of goals … and they have to be in terms of student outcomes,” Stanford Professor of Education, Emeritus Dr. Claude Goldenberg says in Episode 7 of our All For Literacy podcast, where we explore the science of reading with industry leaders.

Goldenberg dives into his early career experiences teaching eighth-grade remedial reading classes in San Antonio, Texas, before going on to earn a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in early childhood education studies. He also authored the pivotal study “Successful School Change: Creating Settings to Improve Teaching and Learning.” Goldenberg’s current research focuses on improving achievement for language minority students, particularly those from Latino backgrounds.

Join our podcast host Dr. Liz Brooke for the continuation of her discussion with Goldenberg. The pair explores his experience with literacy instruction and how to use student-centered goals to create institutional change.

Brooke and Goldenberg walk through the four crucial steps to create long-lasting change that contributes positively to student success, including:

• Developing a clear set of goals centered on student outcomes
• Establishing indicators to measure accomplishments
• Gathering assistance from others
• Using leadership to bolster accountability

Ready to bring real change to your classroom or school? This All for Literacy episode provides detailed examples of establishing long-term change and improved student-centered outcomes.