Six Fast Facts About the Science of Reading
There are many misconceptions about the science of reading, including the belief it focuses solely on phonics instruction. In fact, ... Read more
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Big Deals: New AI Initiatives in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling
eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction ... Read more
95 Phonics Lesson Library Meets ESSA Standards of Evidence for Grades 4-5
Lincolnshire, IL – Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced that its 95 ... Read more
Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources
Lincolnshire, Ill. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department ... Read more
The science of reading, beyond phonics
Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading.
Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’
Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the…
A recipe for using explicit phonics instruction in reading lessons
Evidence-based reading research, or what many refer to as the Science of Reading, has been a much-discussed topic within the literacy landscape for the past few years.
Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™
Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core ... Read more
Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5
Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced today the Utah State ... Read more
95 Phonics Core Program® Earns Product Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design
Lincolnshire, IL & Washington, DC – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced its 95 ... Read more
The phonics fix?
Much like the return of Cabbage Patch Kids, He-Man, and the Lite Brite I saw at the store on Black Friday, we’re living in an era where what’s…
5 tips to help students master foundational skills
English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. These skills include alphabet recognition, concepts of…
Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers
Grade retention is ineffective and expensive, but 17 states and Washington, D.C. mandate it (and at least 12 more states allow it) for students who are not reading…
New Research from Curriculum Associates: Student Achievement Shows Concerns and Bright Spots in Recovery—More Students Are Behind in Phonics but Some Schools Are Exceeding Expectations
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — While more students are falling behind in foundational reading skills, some schools buck the trend with ... Read more
Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program
Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, a leading provider of literacy solutions and instructional strategies for K-12 schools nationwide, ... Read more
Mississippi Department of Education Approves Curriculum Associates’ Programs as Evidence-Based Academic Interventions
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., August 3, 2021—The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Student Intervention Services recently named a number ... Read more
Super Duper Publications Provides Unique Educational Materials for PreK-5 Distance Learning and Teletherapy
Distance learning has become a staple of our current educational system. With the launching of its new Digital Library, which ... Read more
Supporting emerging readers with home based literacy instruction
To help educators support emerging readers at home, multisensory phonics system Square Panda is offering a complimentary site license through ... Read more
12 ed-tech tools to try this term
The school year is in full swing, so it’s time to kick things into high gear and push learning to ... Read more
School Specialty unveils intervention program for low-level readers
According to the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress – the Nation’s Report Card – only about 35 percent of U.S. fourth and eighth graders perform at the…
App of the week: Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more