For Now, California Won't Mandate 'Science of Reading.' Here's What Happened
The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents.| Education Week
The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents.| Education Week
Advocates on both sides say the compromise bill is strong, but imperfect. Will it move literacy instruction forward in the state?| Education Week
Storytime Theme: Yes and No is a fun, interactive and most importantly - simple storytime about the power of two very small words!| Literacious
One of the giants of the literacy world is grappling with the recent push for the "science of reading"—and responding to critics.| Education Week
In speaking and writing about tutoring, I am often asked about where limited tutoring resources should be concentrated. My answer is this: “Make certain that every single child in America who needs it gets enough tutoring to be proficient in phonics. All other priorities are tied for second place.” There are many pragmatic reasons why … Continue reading Prioritize Tutoring for Low-Achieving Readers→| Robert Slavin's Blog
Illustrations spark young imaginations, give personality, and adventure. So, knowing how to illustrate a children’s book is essential.| Rosy Posy Papillon
Learn why singable picture books support early literacy and why you should use them with young children, especially in storytime.| Jbrary
Storytime Theme: Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and this lesson plan is a wonderful place to start!| Literacious
A new review claims that the curriculum has gaps in its alignment to reading research, and doesn't offer enough supports for teachers.| Education Week
Want to know if a K-2 classroom is using explicit, systematic phonics or balanced literacy? Explore the main instructional differences.| Education Week
Learning how to decode words is essential to becoming a reader. But research shows that building a strong vocabulary and knowledge-base is crucial as well.| Education Week
New survey data from Education Week show that most K-2 teachers and education professors are using instructional methods that run counter to the cognitive science.| Education Week
A new report maps the shifting reading curriculum market.| Education Week
At Tessa, one of the most common questions we as educators hear is “When will my child learn to read?” But here’s an even more important question: How are we […] The post “When Will My Child Learn to Read?” Early Literacy Starts With Sound in Every Language appeared first on Tessa International School.| Tessa International School
A report from Student Achievement Partners claims that Lucy Calkins's popular reading program doesn't align to evidence-based practice.| Education Week
Philosophical disagreements, a rushed rollout, and a lack of ready-to-use materials have complicated one state's journey.| Education Week
Except for fourth grade math, New York’s NAEP scores in reading and math have stagnated or declined over the past 25 years. These results make it clear that current approaches, especially in middle grades, are failing students. We cannot continue with the same strategies and expect different outcomes.| The Education Trust-New York
An analysis of the five most-used programs for early reading shows that they often diverge from evidence-based practices.| Education Week
The debate rages but the science is clear: Teaching systematic phonics is the most reliable way to make sure that kids learn how to read.| Education Week
We interrogate the cognitive science behind how young students gain foundational reading skills and explore challenges in teaching kids to read.| Education Week
Discover 10 fun activities to build pre-reading skills in preschoolers. Develop print awareness, motivation, listening comprehension, letter knowledge, and phonological awareness for early literacy success.| Empowered Parents
Are your students working hard on phonics skills? These printable phonics activities will make your literacy lessons a blast!| Fun Learning for Kids
In just two short years, the Alaska Reads Act is already getting results. Governor Dunleavy announced a data release showing significant improvement in Alaska’s early literacy benchmarks. Alaska Policy Forum has been a tireless champion for early literacy reforms like those in the Alaska Reads Act since 2013. Well-crafted policy based in the science of| Alaska Policy Forum | Our vision is an Alaska that continuously grows prosper...
Learning to rhyme is an important pre-reading skill. Here are 15 super fun rhyming activities for preschool and kindergarten kids.| Empowered Parents
What a greater focus on content could mean for reading instruction.| Education Week
Education Week tracks which states mandate that schools use evidence-based methods to teach young students how to read.| Education Week
Lucy Calkins, author of a popular reading curriculum, is taking a step away from the method, which isn't based in science. Will others follow?| Education Week
