The Language Connection: How Early Development Shapes Lifelong Reading Success

The Language Connection: How Early Development Shapes Lifelong Reading Success

April 9, 2026 · 46 min · Season 5 · Episode 4

About this episode

Dr. Ann P. Kaiser discusses how early language development influences lifelong reading success.

During this episode of EDVIEW360, we welcome Dr. Ann P. Kaiser, renowned professor at Vanderbilt University and one of the nation’s leading experts on early language development. With decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Kaiser has illuminated how the earliest years of language learning—long before children enter school—lay the foundation for reading and academic success. Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and education, offering educators and administrators a holistic...

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