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TEDx Talk by Danielle Costa

"One Minute Can
Change Everything"

In her TEDx talk, Danielle Costa reveals how one-minute timings and a simple stopwatch can unlock powerful reading fluency—helping struggling students transform their learning, one minute at a time. Her method blends urgency, focus, and heart to create real, lasting breakthroughs.
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A Race Against Time: The Key to Reading Fluency

"What if one minute is all it took to help
someone read, and change their life forever?"

"Precision, explicit, direct – all names of effective. Repeated reading timed came from the 1960s from Samuels and was recommended by the National Reading Panel 2000 as an effective fluency tool. Reading comprehension can really start once fluency is firm, along with vocabulary and background knowledge."

@janemarshall316

"As an experienced former Special Education teacher, the vast majority of students who struggle with comprehension do so because they can't decode the passage. Years ago we used Precision Teaching, and it worked."

@carolbydlon6275

"Great introduction to this critical feature of reading! So powerful! They can't comprehend until they can read the text without thinking about sounding the text out."

@roberthenson8323
Key Takeaways from Danielle's Presentation

4 Core Ideas That Can Change the Way We Teach Reading

Timed Practice

Timed reading improves fluency, builds momentum, and accelerates growth.

Fluent Readers

Reading fluency leads to stronger comprehension and greater confidence.

Proven Methods

Precision Teaching is backed by science, data, and real results.

Every Learner

With the right tools, even struggling readers can thrive and succeed.

Turning Research Into Results

How Learning Matters Brings Danielle's TEDx Talk to Life

Danielle’s TEDx message isn’t just inspiring—it’s our foundation. At Learning Matters, we turn her research-backed approach into daily, real-world impact for students of all ages. Here’s how we bring the talk to life, one learner at a time.

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The Power of a Minute

Timed practice improves fluency, memory and accelerates learning.

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Fluency Builds Confidence

Reading fluency leads to stronger comprehension and independence.

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Precision Teaching Works

A proven method backed by data, science, and real success stories.

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Every Child Deserves a Chance

With the right tools, even struggling readers can thrive.

Turning Inspiration Into Impact

Real Data. Real Students.
Real Growth.

FAMILY SATISFACTION - Parents reporting noticeable change in less than 4 weeks
97%
FLUENCY GAINS - Up to 95% improvement in 1-minute reading fluency drills
95%
ACADEMIC GROWTH - Most students advance 2–3 grade levels in under 6 months
91%
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