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Most reading intervention activities look good on paper—but don’t actually work. In this post, I share the seven reading intervention activities that are truly backed by science and have helped...

Most schools are still teaching reading the wrong way—and struggling readers are paying the price. In this post, I break down the science behind how kids actually learn to read,...

Struggling readers aren't broken—they're just being taught the wrong way. In this post, I break down the science behind effective reading intervention programs, reveal what most programs get wrong, and...

Discover how the science of reading supports students with dyslexia. Learn about effective strategies, phonics-based instruction, and structured literacy approaches that help struggling readers succeed. Find evidence-based solutions for reading...

Discover the key differences between the Science of Reading and Balanced Literacy. Learn why phonics-based instruction is the best approach for struggling readers and how states are shifting to evidence-based...

When I think about second grade, I think about the students I’ve taught who were at a critical turning point in their reading journey. By second grade, kids are expected...