Andi Asrifan, Nur Alim Amri, Hajerah Hajerah, Rusmayadi Rusmayadi, Muhammad Akil Musi
This chapter discusses how retired educators improve literacy programs and student results, especially in metropolitan areas with educational inequities. Due to demographic shifts, more US educators are retiring, providing a rare chance to use their experience to solve student reading issues. In underresourced urban areas, literacy programs are crucial, but there is little study on retired educators' contributions. This study experimentally examines how retired educators affect student reading proficiency to fill this knowledge gap. Results show that retired educators increase student outcomes through tailored learning and evidencebased teaching. The findings suggest that retired educators can fill key literacy education deficits in metropolitan areas. According to the chapter, policymakers and educational leaders should establish formal channels for reengaging retired educators to promote literacy programs and reading rates among underserved pupils. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia; Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia
