What Is the Science of Reading? The Research & Its History Explained
Enter any conversation about kids and literacy instruction these days, and the words “Science of Reading” are almost guaranteed to come up.
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What Ohio Reading Plans & Legislation Mean for Districts & Schools Moving Forward
The Ohio reading plan passed by lawmakers in the Buckeye state is packed with bold reforms that are reshaping reading instruction in schools and districts from Akron to Youngstown and everywhere in between.
The Right To Read Documentary — Go Behind the Scenes on the Powerful Film
The Right to Read documentary has become a must-watch film for teachers, school administrators, parents and just about anyone interested in guaranteeing children have access to the foundational skills instruction they need to become lifetime readers.
Foundational Reading Skills Primer: What They Are + Key Vocabulary Explained
Foundational reading skills have been getting a lot of attention lately as American educators grapple with the reality that two-thirds of 4th graders aren’t reading proficiently and millions of American adults aren’t reading above a 6th grade level.
6 Science of Reading Podcasts Every Educator Should Add to Their Playlist
The phrase Science of Reading is everywhere, and that includes a wealth of Science of Reading podcasts readily available to help educators become versed in everything from the latest states passing SOR legislation to the neuroscience behind how the brain learns to read.
Why Learning to Read Is So Hard — And What Schools Can Do About It
There are few skills as fundamental to students’ future success in school and life as learning to read, and yet we are facing a literacy crisis in America — one that educators are scrambling to address.
Should You Rethink Sight Words In a Science of Reading World?
Sight words. Heart words. Instant words. Snap words. Whatever you call them, these so-called “irregular” words have played a major role in reading instruction in the last few decades.