Laura D. Stewart

Laura D. Stewart is a literacy leader and co-author of The Everything Guide to Informational Texts, K–2: Best Texts, Best Practices (Corwin Press, 2014). She has more than 25 years of academic leadership experience and has focused her career on improving literacy achievement through the Science of Reading and structured literacy. Stewart is the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, and previously served as Chief Innovation Officer for The Reading League and Chief Academic Officer for professional development with Highlights Education Group. She has also held roles including vice president of professional development at the Rowland Reading Foundation and at Zaner-Bloser, as well as working as a school district administrator and adjunct professor.

Stewart is the author of several training guides and workshops, 12 children’s books, and co-author of The Everything Guide to Informational Text, K–2: Best Texts, Best Practices. She holds a master’s degree from Illinois State University and serves on advisory boards such as The Path Forward for Teacher Preparation and Licensure in Early Literacy.