Dr. Jasmine Rogers
Unlocking the Power of Black Language in Structured Literacy
Revolutionizing
Literacy Instruction
Jasmine Rogers is a leading national voice on Black language and the science of reading. After nine years in the classroom in both charter schools and DC Public Schools, she saw both teachers and students getting frustrated with the gap between textbook reading instruction and student’s lived experience of our beautifully diverse language.
Bright students were being left behind because they came to the classroom speaking Black English. And even the most well intentioned teachers didn’t know how to help.
Literacy Meets Linguistic Justice
Dr. Rogers knew there was a better way. Her doctoral research at American University’s School of Education led her to conclusions that upend generations of unscientific conventional wisdom linking Black English with poor academic performance.
When teachers receive even a few hours of instruction on Black English, they are able to recognize their unconscious bias and significantly improve their reading instruction with Black language-speaking students.
What’s more, her research has shown that when teachers affirm the use of Black English, students perform better — not worse —across all academic subjects.
As Featured In
Dr. Rogers shares her wide-ranging expertise as an educator, academic and student advocate.
Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)
International Dyslexia Association
Everyone Reading Conference
New York
Sarah Gonzales, mother to two DCPS students of color with learning differences:
Jasmine Rogers is a committed and creative educator whose knowledge of the science of reading is unrivaled in DC Public Schools. As the parent of a student of color who also struggles with dyslexia, I have benefited first-hand from Dr. Roger’s expertise. Her ability to empower students with reading-based learning differences, and affirm their way of speaking, thinking and reading has been nothing short of transformational for our daughter.
Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals:
Fantastic! Jasmine and Eugene [Pringle]’s knowledge of the research surrounding African American English (AAE) is obviously comprehensive and impressive. They provided a strong introduction for the rationale of embracing, celebrating all heritage languages…They offered great resources for those new to the study of AAE and those that want to dive deeper.
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