This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission.
Key points:
- The science of reading refers to a vast body of research exploring how children learn to read
- States need to strengthen reading instruction policies
- How we can improve literacy through student engagement
- For more news on the science of reading, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub
Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods. The work is funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022.…Read More