Recently, I met with a teacher who wanted to discuss some student data and get suggestions for improving her students' literacy skills....

When it comes to teaching reading, two prominent approaches often come up for debate: balanced literacy and structured literacy. However,...

Teacher Question: I’ve been working on phonics instruction with my students, but they just don’t seem to be getting it. Why is that? A:...

Research shows that one of the key factors in improving students’ reading achievement is the effectiveness of the teacher. Teachers who...

As a parent of two middle school daughters, this issue is close to my heart. The science of reading has prompted a lot of changes in...

Preparing for ELA State Testing: A Balanced Approach As the new year begins, schools across the state are gearing up for the upcoming...

One of the most important parts of my role is helping teachers navigate questions about their students' reading development. I’ve found...

Learning alongside your teachers is so important. Sarah and teachers spent the day working with trainers to help improve reading...

Before diving into what I believe is the biggest mistake schools make, let’s first look at a common instructional practice in many...

Using puppets is a great way to teach phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and letter sounds! Here Sarah demonstrates how vowel...