The first-ever Leading Literacy Summit proved that the Science of Reading is also the Science of Change. From policy leaders to teachers, unions, universities, and families, education partners across New York came together with one goal: improving reading for every child. Learn how collaboration, leadership, and shared purpose are transforming literacy from the classroom to the statehouse.

At The Reading League conference and back home in Kingston, Dr. Sarah Holbrook reflects on sustaining literacy change by growing teacher leaders.

This Dyslexia Awareness Month, education leader Doc Holbrook calls on schools to end 30 years of reading failure. Learn how evidence-based instruction, MTSS, and teacher training can finally close the gap and give every child the right to read.

In this post, Doc Holbrook reflects on a conversation with a retired teacher and the power of learning from the past. Real change in literacy comes when we honor history, avoid old mistakes, and build sustainable systems so the Science of Reading lasts for every student.

Discover how one district leader transformed middle and high school literacy by implementing evidence-based reading instruction, dedicated reading classes, and teacher coaching. Learn the challenges, strategies, and real results of bringing the Science of Reading to adolescents.

People assume if kids haven’t learned to read by elementary school, it’s too late. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Secondary literacy is one of the biggest challenges we face—middle and high school students are still struggling, and it’s our job to help them. This post looks at why older readers fall behind and how schools can support them with evidence-based practices from the Science of Reading. With scaffolds like background knowledge, vocabulary, word reading, an

The aftermath of balanced literacy is leaving many middle and high school students without the decoding, spelling, and comprehension skills they need to succeed. Schools must move beyond balanced literacy by adopting evidence-based reading instruction that builds strong foundational skills, prevents the school-to-prison pipeline, and prepares students to thrive as successful, contributing members of society

Doc Holbrok presenting to English teachers at Superintendent Conference Day. The start of the school year can always feel overwhelming....

Because the lessons that shape us aren’t found in textbooks— they’re passed down from those who’ve been there before. Doc Holbrook 20...

Doc Holbrook at the warehouse with the new knowledge building program. As many schools shift to the science of reading, they’re adopting...

Doc Holbrook and her daughters enjoying an LBI sunrise. Turning "Sunday Scaries" into Monday Momentum If you work in education, you’re...

When Schools Unite Around Literacy: A Summer of Growth Doc Holbrook with SUNY New Paltz literacy candidates and KCSD teacher Lauren...

Are we tracking progress—or just collecting data? Many schools invest heavily in diagnostic tools, but real reading growth happens through high-quality instruction and teacher expertise. Discover why building educator knowledge—especially in the science of reading—matters more than dashboards. #LiteracyMatters #ScienceOfReading #EducationReform #ReadingInstruction #EdLeadership

Rising 9 Literacy Academy: Midpoint Update & Progress Monitoring Insights We are halfway through our Rising 9 Literacy Academy, and with...

When high school students can't read at grade level, the solution isn't just remediation—it's reinvention. KCSD teachers and SUNY New...

The Right to Read is the Right to Be Fee KCSD administrators in Montgomery, Alabama—visiting the Legacy Museum and reflecting deeply on...

Doc Holbrook and her KCSD team at high school graduation—celebrating our students’ achievements while reflecting on the deeper promise of...

Supporting English learners in learning to read is both a challenge and a powerful opportunity. These dedicated educators are leaning...

(Published in honor of Father's Day) Growing up, I didn’t realize I was receiving a history education before I ever walked into a...

A quick stop to St. Augustine after my graduation in May. My girls insisted I get a photo in front of the oldest schoolhouse! Recently,...