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Washington State University
College of Education

Margaret Vaughn

Margaret Vaughn

Professor
Language, Literacy, and Technology
Pullman Campus
Cleveland Hall 341

509-335-7987
margaret.vaughn@wsu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

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About Dr. Vaughn

Margaret Vaughn joined the College of Education in January 2021. She is a Professor of Language, Literacy & Technology.

Dr. Vaughn received her bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She then earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education from Drexel University. She capped off her schooling with her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

Audio

PODCASTS

This audio comes from episode 43 of the Teaching Literacy Podcast. It was officially released on September 19, 2023. Total Run Time: 1:18:53.

This audio comes from episode 09 of the Teaching Literacy Podcast. It was officially released on January 15, 2020. Total Run Time: 25:05.

This audio comes from Episode 08 of the Teaching Literacy Podcast. It was officially released on December 12, 2019. Total Run Time: 28:50.

Videos

In the News

Selected publications

  • Vaughn, M., Parsons, S.A., Gallagher, M.A. (2022). Challenging scripted curricula with adaptive teaching. Educational Researcher, 51(3), 186-196. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X211065752
  • Vaughn, M. (2022). Making agency visible through picture books. The Reading Teacher, 76(2), 223-229.https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.2141
  • Vaughn, M., Scales, R.Q., Stevens, E., Kline, S., Barrett-Tatum, J., Van Wig, A., Yoder, K.K., & Wellman, D. (2021). Understanding literacy adoption policies across contexts: A multistate examination of literacy curriculum decision-making. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 53(3), 333-352.https://doi.org/10.1080/00220272.2019.1683233
  • Vaughn, M., Parsons, S.A., & Massey, D. (2020). Aligning the science of reading with adaptive teaching. Reading Research Quarterly, 55(1), 299-306. https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.351
  • Vaughn, M. (2020). What is student agency and why is it needed now more than ever. Student agency: Theoretical implications for practice [themed journal issue]. Theory Into Practice, 59(2), 109-118. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2019.1702393
  • Vaughn, M. (2018). Making sense of student agency in the early grades.  Phi Delta Kappan, 99(7), 62-66. https://doi.org/10.1177/0031721718767864

Books

  • Vaughn, M. & Parsons, S.A. (2023). Accelerating learning growth for all students: Core principles for getting literacy growth back on track. Guilford Press.
  • Vaughn, M. (2021). Student agency in the classroom: Honoring student voice in the curriculum. Teachers College Press.
  • Parsons, S. A., & Vaughn, M. (Eds.). (2021). Principles of effective literacy instruction, K-5. Guilford Press.
  • Vaughn, M., & Massey, D. (2021). Teaching with children’s literature: Theory to practice. Guilford Press.

Areas of expertise

  • Coming soon

Teaching/professional interests

Currently, Dr. Vaughn teaches methods of literacy instruction for undergraduate students and methodology courses in the graduate program. As a former classroom teacher, she explores ways to support and advocate for the profession, conducting research with and alongside of teachers and students in schools. Dr. Vaughn works with schools across the nation and abroad to support student agency and adaptive teaching practices.

Research interests

Dr. Vaughn’s award-winning research focuses on adaptive and equitable literacy practices and the role of student agency.

Awards

  • Fulbright Specialist, U.S. State Department, 2023
  • Best Paper Award, Literacy Assessment, Learning, and Teaching, Area 3, Literacy Research Association, 2020
  • Review of Research Award, American Educational Research Association, 2019
  • Distinguished Research in Teacher Education, Association of Teacher Educators, 2018
  • Exemplary Paper Award, Classroom Observation SIG, American Educational Research Association, 2018
  • Mid-Career President’s Faculty Award, University of Idaho, 2016
  • Excellence in Scholarship Award, University of Idaho, 2015
  • Haslett Distinguished Faculty Fellow Award, University of Idaho, 2013-2014
  • Teacher Education Award, Horace Mann National Teacher Education Award, 2007