Educator, Researcher & Education Policy-Maker; Specialist in Early Childhood and Literacy Development

New York, NY, USA
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Susan B. Neuman Biography

Susan B. Neuman is an American educator, researcher, and education policy-maker specializing in early childhood and literacy development. Neuman serves as professor and chair of the Teaching and Learning Department at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. Her research and teaching focus on early childhood policy, curriculum, and early reading instruction for children living in poverty, with an emphasis on improving literacy outcomes in underserved communities.

Before joining New York University, Neuman served as assistant secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education in the United States Department of Education, where she was primarily responsible for the initial implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. In this role, she established the Early Reading First program, developed the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program, and oversaw all activities in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Act. Neuman also served on the faculty in Educational Studies at the University of Michigan, where she directed the Ready-to-Learn Research Program.

Neuman has written or edited 12 books and more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on topics including media literacy, early childhood literacy education and curriculum, family literacy, parent education, and education policy. Her major works include the three-volume "Handbook of Early Literacy Research" (Guilford Press), "Changing the Odds for Children at Risk" (Teachers College Press), "Educating the Other America" (Brookes), "Multimedia and Literacy Development" (Taylor & Francis), and "Giving Our Children a Fighting Chance," co-authored with Donna Celano. This work examines how disparities in affluence and poverty create a knowledge gap with significant implications for students' economic and social mobility. Neuman also co-authored "All About Words" with Tanya Wright, which presents a research-based approach to teaching content-rich vocabulary.

Central to Neuman's research is a commitment to equity and evidence-based practice in early childhood education. She emphasizes the importance of providing at-risk children with a strong foundation of knowledge through words, meanings, and interconnected concepts that relate to real-world experiences. Neuman advocates for intensive, high-quality programs anchored in best practices to close the achievement gap for at-risk children in the United States. Her ongoing research focuses on interventions that improve outcomes for children at risk, including content-rich instruction delivered through shared books and media experiences.

Neuman has served on the International Literacy Association Board of Directors and as co-editor of Reading Research Quarterly, the association's flagship research journal. She is a frequent keynote speaker on topics related to early literacy, education policy, and strategies for fostering learning in children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. With a career spanning academia, federal government, and community initiatives, Neuman is recognized as a leading voice in American education, particularly in early childhood literacy and education policy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/16/2026.

Susan B. Neuman Speaking Topics

  • Enhancing Professional Development

  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices & Standards

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Susan B. Neuman Videos

Best Practices in Teaching Reading - Dr Susan B. Neuman - YouTube

Best Practices in Teaching Reading - Dr Susan B. Neuman - YouTube

Susan B. Neuman is a specialist in early literacy development at New York University's Steinhardt. Her research and teaching interests ...

Dr. Susan B. Neuman: Designing No Child Left Behind

Dr. Susan B. Neuman: Designing No Child Left Behind

Susan Neuman is an educator, researcher, and education policy-maker in early childhood and literacy development.

Susan B. Neuman: Living in a World of Words Surrounded by 'Book Deserts'

Susan B. Neuman: Living in a World of Words Surrounded by 'Book Deserts'

Language development is critical to young children's development – indeed, the foundation for early literacy.

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Susan B. Neuman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Enhancing Professional Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices & Standards, YouTube: From Virtual Worlds to Digital Classrooms, Nurturing Knowledge: Building a Foundation for School Success by Linking Early Literacy to Math, Science, Art and Social Studies, Common Core: What Does It Mean For Quality Reading Instructions and Improving Vocabulary Development in the Age of Common Core Standards. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan B. Neuman for your event is available upon request. Susan B. Neuman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emily Diehl, Doug Lemov, Robyn Jackson, Kanya Balakrishna and Gever Tulley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan B. Neuman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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