The intersection of the science of reading and edtech
Innovative Teaching
Popular and engaging teaching trends and instructional methods
New generational reading, math scores have bright spots, but there’s still work to do
Every child, in every classroom, deserves access to the high-quality instruction they need to unlock learning progress
A recipe for using explicit phonics instruction in reading lessons
Research offers a strong case for intentionally and comprehensively incorporating explicit phonics instruction regularly over the school year
4 big benefits of professional development for adolescent reading instruction
With the help of the new professional learning platform, teachers understand the meaning of structured literacy and comprehend the theories of reading development
I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program
My nonlinear path to the Science of Reading was a frustrating, difficult journey--it didn’t need to be
I work with struggling readers–here’s what’s standing in their way
It’s heartbreaking to realize that I never taught many of my former students to read
3 ways to keep students reading this summer
In and outside of the classroom, encourage students to love reading by helping them read what they love
Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!
The discussion should not be around whether to provide print or digital material, but rather how to provide equitable access to both types for all students
5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs
Our district's online literacy programs differentiate instruction for students, identify learning gaps and focusing on individual needs
How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies
Literacy scores have plummeted, and many students don’t qualify for special services, but simple supports can improve reading skills for everyone
As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
As a new middle school teacher, I was shocked by the number of students who entered my classroom unable to decode text
6 ways to help reluctant readers become booklovers
A teacher-librarian shares her proven strategies to engage and captivate reluctant readers
How to evaluate literacy programs that pledge to accelerate learning
Schools and districts should be able to verify that the literacy program they choose is firmly grounded in the science of reading and has proven itself in real classrooms
8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023
Trends in literacy education for the coming year will revolve around wider adoption of the science of reading and greater use of individual assessment
5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution
A literacy professional learning solution helps teachers focus on Tier 1 readers who need the most support
6 tips for tech-enabled instruction in the early literacy classroom
Teachers in K–3 classrooms may be wary of technology, but with the right approach it can enable and extend teacher-led instruction
The phonics fix?
Some teachers are reconsidering the role phonics plays in modern elementary education and turning more often to a science of reading-based approach
How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse
When students plagiarize, they lose the chance to develop important critical thinking and problem solving skills
3 strategies we use to turn struggling students into confident readers
Research-based teaching strategies and intentional edtech use can help struggling readers thrive
How an AI tutor more than tripled my school’s literacy rates during the pandemic
The AI tutor helps teachers by lightening workloads and providing recordings and simple reports to understand students’ reading deficiencies
To help young students read, acceleration beats remediation
By focusing on teaching students what they’ve missed while continuing on with grade-level material, I believe we can eventually close the learning gaps created over the past two years
How our reading platform changed our instruction
How literacy platforms designed for teachers can help them master reading instruction
How mixed reality glasses can help struggling readers
Young readers read scientific text using mixed reality glasses to deliver supplementary content in the virtual world
How to improve literacy through the science of reading
A Structured Literacy approach to teaching helps students build a strong foundation for a lifetime of reading
Learn to use books to foster critical thinking
Long after any test, students will remember the lessons that can emerge from the words and pictures contained in books
5 reasons we greatly value our online literacy platform
How one K-4 elementary school is using its online literacy program to prepare its students for the third-grade reading test and reach learners across all reading levels
Building the ‘why’ into a districtwide literacy implementation
A dean of elementary literacy explains how she is working with multiple stakeholders to get buy-in across a large district
How is technology impacting literacy?
Literacy education is evolving to meet the needs of a modern society--but the basics of picking up a physical book remain important
Applying the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction
Addressing the inequities in K-12 education can seem overwhelming or even impossible for teachers and administrators—but there’s hope
Debunking myths and supporting older struggling readers
A former special education teacher shares how to identify and support struggling readers in middle and high school--even in a remote learning environment
10 educator suggestions to instill a love of reading in students
