Hiding In Plain Sight: How Complex Decoding Challenges Can Block Comprehension for Older Readers
May 13, 2024 by Rebecca Kockler, Rebecca Sutherland Complex decoding challenges are hiding in plain sight and can prevent older readers from comprehending grade-level texts.
Profiles in Education Equity: Byron Johns, Co-Founder, Black & Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence
February 21, 2024 by EdTrust Byron Johns, co-founder of the Black & Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC), speaks on education equity
Why We Launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy
February 14, 2024 by Jeff Smink The Campaign for Early Literacy, with more than 80 partners, promotes the science of reading for children in New York.
3 Things You Need to Know About Ongoing Reading Reform Efforts
February 07, 2024 by Shayna Levitan Here are 3 things advocates and education leaders are doing to improve equity in reading outcomes.
Teachers Need to Learn How to Teach Reading Effectively
January 31, 2024 by Ron Noble Early literacy in grade school begins with scientifically based reading instruction in teacher prep programs so students can be proficient readers.
Rigor and Representation in Children’s Books Foster a Love of Reading
January 24, 2024 by William Rodick, Ph.D. Students are more engaged when they see people like themselves in school materials. Representation matters in teaching kids to read.
The Literacy Crisis in the U.S. is Deeply Concerning—and Totally Preventable
January 17, 2024 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D. Literacy is one of the major civil rights issues of our time. Our children’s future—and our nation’s democracy—depends on us addressing this crisis now.