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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...

Use decodable books effectively to develop early reading skills. Find out how young readers' confidence, phonological awareness, and fluency are increased from phonics-based books.  Reading is essential, but it does...

What Are Decodable Books and Why Do They Matter? I still remember the first time I introduced decodable books to a group of struggling first graders in my class. It...